Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons, It's that time again, picking your Spooky TBR for October. In this series I recommend some amazing books that I have read and reviewed. Let's see if I can add some scary times to your TBR.                The Haunting of Hill House is written by author Shirley Jackson, and it is published by Penguin Classics. This 1959 classic horror novel introduces us to Eleanor Vance, who is adjusting to life without her demanding mother. With a sister constantly at odds with her for their mother's estate, Eleanor is at her wit's end. When Eleanor receives a letter from researcher Dr. John Montague, she feels that the invite is what she needs to get away from her family. When she arrives she meets with Theodora, a posh-looking store owner with a flamboyant flair. Soon Luke Sanderson, the son of Hill House's current owner joins them as Doctor Montague arrives.    As the hours wear on, Montague final...

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,       The Haunting of Hill House is written by author Shirley Jackson, and it is published by Penguin Classics, an imprint of the Penguin Group. This 1959 classic horror novel introduces us to  Eleanor Vance, who is adjusting to life without her demanding mother. With a sister constantly at odds with her for their mother's estate, Eleanor is at her wit's end and financially strapped. When Eleanor receives a letter from researcher Dr. John Montague, she feels that the invite is what she needs to get away from her family. When she arrives she encounters the caretaker and his wife, both of whom are very odd. Mrs. Dudley seems frightened to even divert from her daily routine. Mr. Dudley is somewhat crazy with a penchant for skulking about watching the new arrivals. Eleanor later meets up with Theodora, a posh-looking store owner with a flamboyant flair. Soon Luke Sanderson, the son of Hill House's current owner joins...