Loffler Book Club – The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

This 1959 gothic horror novel written by American author Shirley Jackson was a finalist for the National Book Award and is considered one of the best literary ghost stories published during the 20th century. Jackson’s novel relies on terror rather than horror to elicit emotion in the reader, using complex relationships between the mysterious events in the house and the characters’ psyches.

Each month members of the book club gather to talk about the book. The discussions are friendly and honest- everyone’s thoughts are appreciated. The Lexington Park Branch Library has been very helpful by holding several copies of the books for us. Contact Sheila.Graziano@stmarysmd.com to learn more about joining this casual group.