I will be posting new chapters every Monday until we've done it all. Then let me know which book you'd like me to narrate next.

@mariameere5807

Жыл бұрын

I love love love this, fab making it British- it’s made it‼️ Now it’s just perfect 🤩 thanks again❕🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@violetfemme411

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I wish I hadn't just read this again recently. Does that mean I won't listen now? Nope. I absolutely WILL listen. I might listen to Tony read a phonebook if they still existed. But I prefer Shirley Jackson. Thank you for taking on this somewhat daunting task. We appreciate you 💜

@shelleymarquis2887

Жыл бұрын

I love to be read to and this is my most luxurious pastime. I look forward to retreating into the euphorically recalled past as I do my chores. Thank you so much. I'll have money if I outlive one more relative, and I'll send you a slice. 😉

@appalachianamerican7171

Жыл бұрын

Great, I really enjoy this dark tale. But I believe I'll wait until I can binge out on it all at once. Looking forward to hearing your version. 👍

@dickrichardson1804

Жыл бұрын

How many chapters is this book 😅

When I was young and first read of Eleanor's strange, dream-filled journey to Hill House, I found this section oddly disturbing-somewhat surreal. If (as is stated in the opening) one's sanity is kept by frequent escapes from reality through "dreaming", then Eleanor has this practice down to a fine art. Notice how the ugliness of reality keeps intruding and worsening until it confronts her face-to -face. Vile indeed. Superb reading.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny

One of my absolute favourites! And read beautifully :) I'm always struck by how tragic Eleanor's story is. Right from the outset in these early chapters Jackson gives us a sense of someone so fragile and unsure of herself: exactly the sort of person who should not be travelling to Hill House.

@nicholasgerrish6022

11 ай бұрын

Yes, you’ve about summed her up.

Have always loved the 1963 movie. Read the book for the first time last year when I was on a Shirley Jackson binge. Bravo to your reading of it. So ominous. There’s such a subtle increasing feeling of foreboding to this book. One of my favorites. Thank you

You posted this just in time, we've started reading this book in my English class but I struggle with reading actual books, it's just too un-interactive for me. Your narration is awesome, you spoke very clearly and with emotion. It's hard to find such a good quality audio book for free, subbed! Thanks for helping me survive this class.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

ha ha. It might take some weeks to get it all done. But glad you're surviving so far

@rtempest12

Жыл бұрын

Hi Somewhere, at the Bottom of the Front Page, You Will Find the Transcript.. Which Enables You to Follow Along Reading & Listen at the Same Time!!.. 🙄😂😉 .. From /🇨🇦

Thank you, Tony. I actually have this book memorized, having read it so many times. A true favorite!

jetzt weiss ich wieder, warum bücher einfach viel besser als filme sind! vor allem, wenn die bücher so gelesen werden. du bist einer der besten leser hier auf yt!

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Danke und ich finde es toll, dass du auf Deutsch kommentiert hast! Ich kann es lesen, aber ich musste mit Google Translate nachsehen, bevor ich antwortete.

this is imo the greatest ghost novel ever written, looking forward to your reading of it on these cold winter nights! We Have Always Lived in the Castle is another favorite by Jackson that's almost as good as this one.

@stardust949

Жыл бұрын

yes, no one writes unsettling psychological unease growing into stark pathology better than Shirley!!!

@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt

Жыл бұрын

@@stardust949 agree, and We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a masterpiece.

@St.Linguini_of_Pesto

Жыл бұрын

@trillllify I agree, Castle is a good & spooky tale. Another one of the top haunted house stories is The Turn of The Screw. Truly unnerving.

@evelanpatton

Жыл бұрын

@@St.Linguini_of_Pesto you might check but I think Tony did the ‘Shrew…

@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt

Жыл бұрын

@@St.Linguini_of_Pesto I totally agree. I really love the Turn of the Castle, and We Have Always Live in the Screw.

Oh I can't wait. I'm so excited..tea .in bed .oh yes.chapter one..that means another brilliant journey with Tony an Hill House ( the haunting of) flip Tony thanks a million. After the unreal series .I was left wondering what do I do now? So here goes..hi everyone..enjoy!!!!!!!!

THANK you for getting this classic into production! By far my favorite ghost story ever! I eagerly await each new chapter!

My absolute favorite! Thank you, thank you!

Ooo…. This is good! Character development! Unfortunately, when I think of people driving in England, my mind inadvertently turns to Mr Toad.

A favorite! Looking forward to the next installment. Thank you for doing this one.

Found you through a message on Horrorbabble, glad I found your wonderful channel and looking forwards to going through your back catalogue, thanks for all your hard work.

You must tell me if you have read this before! You were meant to bring tis dimension to this famously narrated so briskly and cooly. YOU understand each character.... And The House. Great job!

Yay for this! I first listened to this story when it was narrated by David Warner way back when audio books were only available on cassette. It was the first time an audio book gave me chills. (When the ghost was knocking on all the doors in the hallway and then pounded on the bedroom door where the girls are.) And now my favorite narrator is doing it! Freaking fabulous! I look forward to the rest with bated breath.

Thank you thank you thank you! One of my favorite stories!!!!!

This book may be my all-time favorite. And the 1963 movie version.

Tony. Really Really good one. So helpful to me. Always a bright spot in my day.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear that. Thanks for listening, because if nobody listened I wouldn't be doing this

💀 In the night, in the dark ... Great narration of my favorite book. The 1963 movie, titled 'The Haunting' (starring Julie Harris), was directed by Robert Wise. He went on to direct 'The Sound or Music' two years later ... very different types of films!

I've loved this story for decades, and the Netflix series was pure gold.. and your reading of this is as golden. Thank you, Tony.

Excellent story. Can't wait to hear more

Thank you so much Tony I have heard of this one 🤩 and it’s been a few years so it’s going to be pleasure to hear you read it! Genuine thanks and blessings galore! 🙏

Excellent, thank you !

One of my *favourite* Authors! This is one of those books I have revisited often over the years, so thankfully I can enjoy it without my full attention, ( that has to be quite divided lately). I so grateful for your presentation, your professional delivery keeps it clear and nuanced even for one whom has to enjoy it while dealing with other distractions. (If I only could, I'd be running up that hill).

Thank you! So much 🖤 to you for this one!

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Hope things are going well

This movie terrified me when I was 8 or 9. We saw it in the drive in with a bunch of cousins. That bulging door troubles me still.

Ooh that was great! Cannot wait for the next installment!

My favourite haunted house story of all time.

Masterful narration, Tony for a truly great novel. Waiting on pins for Monday to comeThank you!!!!

WOW. Tony---I love hearing this, one of my all-time favorite books, being read in your charming accent! I'm afraid I may be forced to give you some more money for this stupendous effort.

That was splendid!

That was great. Wanting more, now 😫 Thank you

Just what I needed for this cloudy day 🙏

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

this voice is incredible...it is similar to a young Richard Burtons....

I’m glad you decided to read this! It’s one of my favorite books! ❤❤❤

Ooh, great! I used to live in Hill House Lane, Oxenhope but I think that must be coincidence? Shirley Jackson is a good writer.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Is it a coincidence? That's what I'd be asking myself. And was your flatmate called Dudley?

I've not ever read this book, meant to but ........ Anyway what a delicious way to hear it! Thank you Tony💖

Omgosh! Thank you soooo much for starting a reading of this! One of my all time favorite phycological horror books! Was so thrilled to see a notification from your channel for this video! Made my whole day! :D Can't wait to curl up with a hug of hot chocolate late at night tonight and give this a listen! Thanks again!

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

I hope it lives up to your expectations :)

SOOOOOOOO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!!

One of my favourite books!

Fantastic narration as always Tony! I just read this book last year but am so excited to hear you bring it to life! Thanks for all your hard work!

Perfect!!!!

Thank you Tony! This is a great favorite of mine, and it is going to be a treat to have you read it to us. I do like the original movie, but it did a big disservice to parts of the book, especially to Mrs. Montague, who is a welcome bit of comic relief in the book, and the movie just blows that. Anyway, the book is just brilliant, and so are you!

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to having you along for the journey

Well done.

Marvellous, I’m enjoying this SO much ❤️

I love the creepy end to this episode. 😊

Wonderful

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

More next week

@nancyM1313

Жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost Thank you. I look forward to the other chapters. A few months ago I watched the movie with Liam Neeson and the actress who played Eleanor was amazing. Thanks again.

I’m so excited to hear you read this!!

Cool music at beginning

Well.....that was the quickest hour I ever went through.....Best listen to Dracula.

I just wanted to comment on your skills as a book reader, you are fantastic! Much better than many of the pros. There are some small issues where i had to rewind a bit to figure out if you were saying "woes" or "walls"...but it was rare that i had to do that, i really enjoy your channel and hope to listen to more of your reads!

@ClassicGhost

9 ай бұрын

+Sew_Gal if i was a cockney i would say woes for walls . in our locks dialect it is wa’s

51:36 get away from here 😂

As to next narration.... I was blown away by Richard marshes the Beetle! Wow. I wish I could find you a tale worthy of your skill. Hope that plants a seed. I may do some searches and see if I can come up with A suggestion.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Although it may be some time before I'm done with this one.

Good stuff....i❤ it

This is wonderful, thank you Goodman Tony! You have the perfect voice for this masterpiece.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

I liked being called Goodman Tony

@nancynickerson4341

Жыл бұрын

@@ClassicGhost I'll remember that.

A gift....we have a rendezvous every Monday night. ..sigh...

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

yes, this is the new monday night

I defy anyone not to like this story. If you do, I'll marry you, make your meals every day, do your washing, darn your socks, and ensure you are making the best investments so as to enjoy many fruitful years of retirement.

Mmm, munch, munch, munch. Delicious scenery. But then, I can't read King either.

Hi Tony, just found your channel (and podcast). I was wondering if this will be added to the usual podcast hosting sites (like spotify) at some point? Or will it be hosted exclusively on KZread.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

I was on Spotify Apple etc before KZread in-fact . Just search on Spotify and you should fine me

Thank you

@ClassicGhost

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Great narration!! (is it Narration or just Reading?)

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

+Kathleen Cabot im not sure about the difference…

This story is oddly English in parts, so your reading it seems correct, somehow.

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

She is very Anglo-American, I always think

Tony, this is fantastic. Thank you. Invasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney I hope will be considered in the future. Thanks again.

😂I'd love to listen , but NOWHERE can I see where the other chapters are- can you help with a note in comments ? Thanks !

@ClassicGhost

4 ай бұрын

In the description? aren’t they ? it’s all there

@ClassicGhost

4 ай бұрын

Oh i need to delete those. go to the Full Audiobook playlist

❤😮😮😮❤

:(Opps! Re:write). Suggest: the fairytales: THE RED SHOES or VASILLISA THE BEAUTIFUL. 📚📖 One has a devil man & the other a Babayaga) Without much sleep the other night, I wrote a novella of suggestion, self doubt, social commentary, righteous encouragement, & pithy fairytale title [rewrite] suggestions which I have erased. Apologies.

Is this in the Public domain? i don't think it is. Hate to see your channel penalized by a complain.

Okay . Non fiction vier nam self rem authors

What's it about?

@ClassicGhost

Жыл бұрын

Well, there's a house on a hill and it's haunted. I give a little background in the notes.

Tony's voice is so hot 😅

@ClassicGhost

7 ай бұрын

Lol

Thanks, Tony. Happy New Years- wait I already said that. Cheers