In Memoriam: Shirley Jackson

Every year I like to celebrate author Shirley Jackson on the anniversary of her death, August 8, 1965. Most people know her from her short story "The Lottery" which is awesome and was quite controversial when it was first published in The New Yorker in 1948. Jackson's parents were appalled and many subscribers to the magazine cancelled their subscriptions in protest.  

Then some people know that she wrote The Haunting of Hill House, but don't really get it. They're not sure if it's a ghost story or a story about the decline of a woman's mental health (both in my opinion.) I actually like this novel quite a bit.

Then there it the novelette We Have Always Lived in the Castle which is my absolute favorite (read my post about it here.) Again, the horror is more psychological than ghostly, but the pacing is fantastic and leads to a bang up finish.

So today, in honor of Ms. Jackson, I have a few suggestions for her loyal fans.

Haunting of Hill House Quote Pendant from HomeStudio

Her Cup of Starts Necklace from SofiaZakia

Quote from We Have Always Lived in the Castle from littlemarigoldco

Insist On Your Cup of Stars Notecards from EastGroveStudio

The Haunting of Hill House Inspired Pencils from TheSilverSpider

Whatever Walked There, Walked Alone Embroidered Quote from VintageArsenicDesign

Saint Shirley Jackson Candle from SaintedWriters

Now, after you've set yourself up with the appropriate accessories, please go watch We Have Always Lived in the Castle which was released this year. I thought the adaption was excellent.