Bennington college

My early days at Bennington From atop a hill in the middle of the woods of southern Vermont there sits s tiny college. Out of the way and hidden behind a sea of trees dividing the secretive libera…

Jonathan Lethem and Donna Tartt on the Commons Lawn, with "The End of the World" behind them. (Mark Norris)

With the highly anticipated release of The Goldfinch film this week, our very own Eliza Campbell and Rachel Tay correspond to discuss the film, as well as the allure of Donna Tartt, her works, and their everlasting presence in our lives.

Bennington College

Image 3 of 25 from gallery of Bennington College Commons / Christoff : Finio. Courtesy of Christoff : Finio

Jennings Hall - Bennington College - Bennington, Vermont - Jennings Hall is reported to be the inspration for horror author Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel “The Haunting of Hill House” and its 1963 movie adaptation. Jennings Hall is a gray stone mansion reportedly used by the college’s music department.

The building that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House."