reading shirley jackson: the podcast

Welcome back to The Heart of the House! We've been on hiatus, but we're back with Chapter 6. Topics covered include Eleanor's bizarre conversation with Luke, the group's inspection of Hugh Crain's guide to life, and a long-awaited picnic on the grounds of Hill House. CW: child abuse Next time we'll cover Chapter 7 and the arrival of Mrs Montague. Shownotes at theheartoftheh...

Welcome back to The Heart of the House! This week, Kelly and Mckenzie discuss some of Hill House's most infamous manifestations, including Eleanor's mysterious nighttime companion. And we want to hear from you! Whose hand do you think Eleanor was holding? Write to us at kelly@theheartofthehouse.blog, and we'll read your response in next week's episode. Shows notes at theheartoftheh...

Welcome back to The Heart of the House! This episode marks the halfway point of our series, as the restless spirits of Hill House begin to make themselves known. Digressions in this episode include Turkish corners, Shirley Jackson's taste in literature, Victorian serial killers, Foucault, Owen Wilson, the late, great, Olivia DeHavilland, and the Dutch. Join us! Show notes at theheartofthehouse...

Welcome back to The Heart of the House! In this episode, Kelly and McKenzie follow Eleanor and friends through a tour of Hill House, including an encounter with Hugh Crain himself. Or maybe not. Digressions include a debates about kippers, leash kids, and the emotional scars left by various Spongebob episodes. CW: suicide, child abuse, incest Find shownotes at theheartofthehouse.blog.

Took a while, but we're back! Today's episode is one for the Dr Montague fans, as he tells the story of Hill House. Detours include Shirley's husband Stanley, ritual cleansing in the Judaic tradition, Victorian companionship, conduct literature, pubescent poltergeist activity, and Theo's first temper tantrum. Content warning: suicide and child abuse 

Welcome back to The Heart of the House! In this episode, Kelly and Mckenzie answer fan mail, deal with fuzzy interruptions, and watch as Eleanor and Theodora witness the gayest sunset in literature.  This episode covers the beginning of Chapter 2 - the end of Chapter 3, Section 3. For show notes, updates, a schedule of readings and more, find us at theheartofthehouse.blog.

Join Kelly and McKenzie as they accompany Eleanor in stealing a car and journeying to Hill House to meet the mysterious Dr. Montague.  Opening music composed by Jeff Alexander and performed by Bonnie Beecher.  Show notes and more at theheartofthehouse.blog.  *Apologies for occasionally choppy editing in this episode!*