A skeleton in the closet
A cupboard full of skeletons
The saying "a skeleton in the closet" is said to have originated from one of Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing's (1836-1926) stories, in which a woman's lover is murdered by her husband, and she is forced to kiss the corpse which is being kept in a closet in the attic every night. When the saying is used today, it means a secret or memory that is dark and not easily forgotten.
This saying represents the reading theme of April this year. It was listed as No. 11 on my list of reading themes. This means I'll be reading a book which I interpret as fitting the theme. However, I will be suggesting some ways in which you can interpret the theme this month:
1. A book about dead things, such as ghosts
2. A book that follows a character with a dark secret
3. A book about murder, maybe a crime novel
This saying represents the reading theme of April this year. It was listed as No. 11 on my list of reading themes. This means I'll be reading a book which I interpret as fitting the theme. However, I will be suggesting some ways in which you can interpret the theme this month:
1. A book about dead things, such as ghosts
2. A book that follows a character with a dark secret
3. A book about murder, maybe a crime novel
Do you want to join in? Feel free to do so! Remember; it's up to each and one of us to interpret the theme and choose books based on it. No novel is too big or small. It's all for the sake of picking up new books and go on new adventures.
Nevertheless, if you're looking for some recommendations that could fit the theme, here's a small list:
- "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
- "Agnes Cecilia" by Maria Gripe
- "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
- "Before I Fall" by Lauren Oliver
- "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
Have fun!
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