| Join us for a virtual discussion about the true monsters of Lovecraft Country on October 30 at 7PM ET. Over the course of October, we have covered themes regarding the hit novel and HBO series by Matt Ruff. It is only proper that we close out the series with a well-rounded conversation. This virtual roundtable will cap off of our Twitter series #LJReads presents Lovecraft Fridays, during which we explored different horror literary themes in both the show and novel. Some of those themes included resurrection, unsettled spirits, assimilation, racism, and magic. These themes were also accompanied by recommended books for further discourse. This roundtable will highlight more literary works and premises that can be linked to Lovecraft Country. It will also serve as a critical lens to view both the novel and the show through. In this free, two-hour Zoom event, we will not only go in-depth over the themes discussed during the Lovecraft Friday’s series, but new ones such as: The true monsters of Lovecraft Country and what makes them scary. What it means to be “Othered” and the ramifications of being labeled as such. The importance of telling a Black American story both in literature and on screen in a genre they were largely ignored in. Generational trauma and it’s lasting impact on a person’s character and decision making. HP Lovecraft’s legacy, from his racist views to the creation of a whole new sub-genre Cosmic Horror. Modern adaptations of Lovecraft’s work, reimaging his stories to critique him. | 