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Bestselling horror writer CJ Leede coming to Nowhere Bookshop for Saturday reading
By Anjali Gupta at San Antonio Current
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Bestselling horror writer CJ Leede and fellow Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Johnny Compton will meet this Saturday at Nowhere Bookshop for a free reading and discussion of Leede’s latest book, Headlights. Hailed as a breakout work of fiction along the lines of Stephen King’s seminal work The...
Key takeaway Bestselling horror writer CJ Leede and fellow Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Johnny Compton will meet this Saturday at Nowhere Bookshop for a free reading and discussion of Leede’s latest book, Headlights.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The visit of CJ Leede to Nowhere Bookshop this Saturday is a notable event for Alamo Heights ' literary scene, bringing attention to the local bookstore as a hub for author readings and discussions. This event may attract not only fans of horror fiction but also those interested in the true crime genre, given the format of Leede's latest book, Headlights. The comparison of Headlights to Stephen King's The Shining suggests that Leede's work is gaining recognition for its chilling storytelling, which could draw a sizable audience to the bookshop. The presence of Johnny Compton, a fellow Bram Stoker Award-nominated author, adds to the event's appeal, potentially sparking interesting discussions about the horror genre and its current trends. As Alamo Heights continues to support local literary events, the success of this reading could encourage more authors to visit the area, enriching the community's cultural landscape.
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Category: library ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Bestselling horror writer CJ Leede and fellow Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Johnny Compton will meet this Saturday at Nowhere Bookshop for a free reading and discussion of Leede’s latest book, Headlights. Hailed as a breakout work of fiction along the lines of Stephen King’s seminal work The...
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