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Bestselling horror writer CJ Leede coming to Nowhere Bookshop for Saturday reading
By Anjali Gupta at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· 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 Hailed as a breakout work of fiction along the lines of Stephen King’s seminal work The...
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The arrival of CJ Leede and Johnny Compton at Nowhere Bookshop this Saturday is a significant literary event for San Antonio , showcasing the city's vibrant community of book lovers and writers. This free reading and discussion of Leede's latest book, Headlights, will not only draw fans of horror fiction but also highlight the importance of independent bookstores like Nowhere Bookshop in fostering a culture of reading and writing. As a hub for literary activity, Nowhere Bookshop has been instrumental in hosting local and visiting authors, providing a platform for them to connect with readers and share their work. The presence of two Bram Stoker Award-nominated authors in the city demonstrates San Antonio's growing reputation as a destination for writers and literary enthusiasts, and this event is likely to attract visitors from across the city and beyond.
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Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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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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