welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 183-203 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is 'end of the world' written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis. content warning: this episode includes a discussion of sexual violence. discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 165-181 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is 'end of the world' written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis. discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 139-164 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is 'end of the world' written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis. discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 121-137 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is 'end of the world' written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis. content warning: discussion of sexual violence and violence against animals. discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 95-119 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is 'end of the world' written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis. discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 67-94 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is 'end of the world' written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world. well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 41-67 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is 'end of the world' written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis. discover more at readingshirleyjackon.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode we will be reading pages 19-40 in the penguin edition of the novel. our theme music is "end of the world" written by arthur kent and sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome to season three of the reading shirley jackson podcast: a world well lost, where we will be reading the sundial. for this episode, we will be reading pages 3-18 in the penguin edition of the novel. content warnings: death, assault our theme music is "the end of the world" written by Arthur Kent and Sylvia dee, performed by skeeter davis discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! in our final episode of season 2, we follow natalie into the woods as she reckons with her chief demon. this episode covers page 197 to the end of the penguin edition. see you next season, and thanks for sticking with us! content warning for this episode: suicide, sexual assault our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! today's (late!) episode follows natalie and tony as they venture into town, including the infamous encounter with the mysterious one-armed man. this episode covers pages 176-197 in the penguin edition. content warning for this episode: suicide, sexual assault, disordered eating our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! we've returned (after a covid-related delay) to accompany natalie as she goes home for a very gloomy thanksgiving visit. this episode covers pages 153-175 in the penguin edition. content warning for this episode: suicide, sexual assault our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! in this week's (late) episode, we're covering pages 136-152, as we welcome a long-awaited naked friend. content warning for this episode: suicide and self harm our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

happy holidays, everyone! this week we sat down with katie, the brains behind the shirleyjacksonmemes instagram account. katie had lots to say about hangsaman as well as shirley's entire body of work, so give it a listen! you can access katie's account here, and, as always, you can find us on the web at readingshirleyjackson.com. our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles

welcome back! this week, we'll cover pages 108-136. some real mean girls stuff in this one, so happy holidays! cw for this episode: alcoholism, rape, spousal abuse, absolute bitches our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com check back next week for an interview with a special guest!

welcome back! this week, join us as we continue following natalie through her first semester at college, as a mysterious thief wreaks havoc on campus and the guy with all the answers repeatedly comes up short. this episode covers pages 95-108 in the penguin edition. CW: suicide, self-harm our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! today's episode covers pages 65-95, as natalie adjusts to life at college and finds an unlikely drinking buddy. *cw for this episode: sexual assault, grooming, alcoholism* our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows" performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! today's episode covers pages 47-65 in the penguin edition of hangsaman, as natalie arrives at college and experiences the most half-assed attempt at hazing in literary history. *cw for this episode: sexual assault, hazing* our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows," performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! today's episode covers the rest of chapter 1 of hangsaman (pages 24-46 in the penguin edition), including natalie's encounter with the man in the big chair. *cw for this episode: sexual assault* our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows," performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

welcome back! we're kicking off season 2 with the first 24 pages of hangsaman, in which the waite family enjoys an awkward breakfast, followed by a totally normal father-daughter conversation. our intro music is "the maid freed from the gallows," performed by john jacob niles discover more at readingshirleyjackson.com

Well, folks, we made it. Welcome to the final episode of our series on The Haunting of Hill House! In this episode, Kelly and Mckenzie discuss the end of Eleanor's journey, their final thoughts on the characters, and their differing opinions on the entity that stalks Hill House. Show notes available at theheartofthehouse.blog. Content warning: suicide. This podcast has been a labor of love for us (and also a lot of labor) and we really appreciate each and every listener, whether you've stuck with us from the beginning or just popped in for an episode or two. We're taking the summer off. See you in Season 2!!

Welcome back to The Heart of the House! In this, our penultimate episode, we explore Eleanor's decision to "give herself" over to the house, with all the risks and benefits that entails. We also discuss the novel's most crushing scene, followed by its most perplexing. Detours include Kelly's fraught history with the city of Boston, Mckenzie's childhood nightmares, and Ernest Hemingway's collapsing outhouse. CW: suicide Shownotes and more at theheartofthehouse.blog.

Welcome back to The Heart of the House! This week, Kelly and Mckenzie discuss the much-derided Mrs. Montague and why she might not be as fatuous as she seems. Detours include Mckenzie's misadventures in texting, Hill House's Shakespearean roots, and the history of Victorian spanking erotica. Also there's a guy with a gun. Come along. As always, show notes are available at theheartofthehouse.blog.

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 theheartofthehouse.blog! As always, you can email questions, hate mail, or comments to [email protected].

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 [email protected], and we'll read your response in next week's episode. Shows notes at theheartofthehouse.blog. CW for this week: suicide, child abuse

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.blog.

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