Name: Horror Book Club: "Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng" by Kylie Lee Baker
Start: 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Unabridged Bookstore

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The Horror Book Club digs into Kylie Lee Baker's award-winning novel—a darkly brilliant horror story about a crime scene cleaner haunted by her sister's murder, inner trauma, and hungry ghosts in Chinatown. Baker's writing blends East Asian heritage, pandemic-era violence, and genuinely unsettling atmosphere. If you're into horror that's subversive and culturally specific (think Stephen Graham Jones), this is the discussion you've been waiting for. Meetings on Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th at 7:30pm.

Horror Book Club: "Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng" by Kylie Lee Baker

On Wednesday, August 19th at 7:30 PM, The Horror Book Club digs into Kylie Lee Baker's award-winning novel—a darkly brilliant horror story about a crime scene cleaner haunted by ...

The Horror Book Club digs into Kylie Lee Baker's award-winning novel—a darkly brilliant horror story about a crime scene cleaner haunted by her sister's murder, inner trauma, and hungry ghosts in Chin...

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Horror Book Club: "Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng" by Kylie Lee Baker - Aug 19, 2026 - Unabridged Bookstore

Unabridged Books, Inc. is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of new releases, bestsellers, and specialty titles across fiction, non-fiction, and merchandise. The store distinguishes itself through its commitment to LGBTQ+ literature and community engagement, featuring dedicated book clubs including a Queer Book Club that meets regularly. Key features include multiple themed book clubs (Fiction, Horror, Speculative, Reading is Resistance), staff picks and recommendations, and a welcoming community space for readers of all backgrounds.

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