Who wrote The Haunting of Hill House?

Shirley Jackson wrote The Haunting of Hill House, first published in 1959. It is a work of horror and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Haunting of Hill House?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The Haunting of Hill House with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/shirley-jackson-the-haunting-of-hill-house/.

Essential Read

The Haunting of Hill House

Name: The Haunting of Hill House
Author: Shirley Jackson

by Shirley Jackson · 1959

Horror · ranked #4 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Four people spend a summer in a house that may be alive; the gold standard for the literary ghost story.

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The verdict

Category: Horror
First published: 1959 · 1950s
Author: Shirley Jackson
Standing: Essential Read

About Horror

Horror asks what we are most afraid of, and why. The best horror is never simply about monsters — it uses dread and the supernatural to explore grief, guilt, isolation and the uncomfortable truths we'd rather not face.