Originally Posted by Mattrick
Eastasia has always taught college students to feel pride or shame according to their race.
I've been wanting to do a re-read of The Shining since Doctor Sleep was announced, but haven't gotten to it yet. Still haven't read Doctor Sleep either.
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Ok everyone, we all need to do a group re-read of The Shining
Next month is Doctor Sleep. Funny thing is, I read it when it was first released but honestly I don't remember all that much about it. Maybe because I was just whatever about it. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I'd rather do a group reading of Duma Key, which was far creepier and a better story to me.
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Yes, Duma Key is one of my absolute favorites! And I agree that it is creepier. Every time I drive by a house with a lawn jockey I think of that book.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Agree! I read it for the first time last year and loved it!
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You know.. I am diggin it too! More than I thought I would... I don't have as much time to read as I would like but found myself finding more time to get at it. Hope it stays this good!!! I might have to try another book of his!!
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This is your first Joe Hill book? I'd definitely recommend checking out some of his others.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
"The Gunslinger" and "One Soldier" by Dillion and Russell Hillier. Lot's of gun play this month, it seems!
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Currently reading Thin air , by Michelle paver . I stumbled across this book in Waterstones the other day and very glad I did . Turning out to be a very intriguing little ghost story. Would highly recommend so far..
I read several books simultaneously, depending on where in the house (or not in the house), I am. The books I am currently reading are:
1: Revival - Stephen King (primary book, always read at least one SK book)
2: Trigger Mortis - Anthony Horowitz (most recent James Bond book)
3: Whether you believe of Not - Edward Janning (this is a non-fiction religious book written by my Grandfathers Uncle, reading it do see what kind of nut bag he was, very cultish book), don't think I will finish it even though it is only about 120 pages.
4: Stephen King's Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three - Bitter Medicine (read Graphic novels and dilbert collections while taking a bath LOL)
5: Einsteins Theory of Relativity - on my tablet, I only read free e-books, and this was downloaded from google books from their public domain books. Not sure of exact title, seems to be more about a contest to write an essay to explain the theory in 3000 words or less to the lay man. (previously I read books like the brothers Grimm fairy tales, and Alice in Wonderland and Through the looking glass). Probably will quit this and read something classical like Moby Dick (although a friend just gave it a bad review)
I rarely re-read any books, the only books I can recall rereading are:
The Shining (last read maybe around 1985)
`Salem's Lot (I think) (last read maybe around 1985)
The Gunslinger (if you count reading the revised edition)
The Stand (at least 3 times, maybe 4) the original once maybe twice, and the revised twice (last time maybe around 2004)
The only non-SK book I have reread would be Casino Royale (second time about a month before the release of the movie)
I do have the urge to reread the Shining, Salems's lot, and It. I may also reread The long Walk, and Roadwork, only because I remember practically nothing about these books, other then I know I read them.
However these rereads will have to wait until I am caught up with his works. Still have 40 pages of revival, Finders Keepers, Bazaar of Bad Dreams and End of Watch to go. Also debating whether I will ever read Faithful and/or Hearts in Suspension, just not a big fan of non-fiction.
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You know I have notice in general, when there are two versions of something whether a book vs movie, or two artist performing the same song, I usually always like the one I experience first more. Not sure why. It doesn't matter which is the original and which new one.
For example saw "The Hunger Games" first then read the book, liked the movie more, but then read the Trilogy before the 2nd movie came out and liked the book better. I like Manfred Mann's Earth Band version of "Blinded by the Light" better then Bruce Springsteen's version. Is it because its what I was more familiar with, or is it just coincidence that I experience the better version first?
So with that said, I can understand Mattick's comment.
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Peter Watts - Blindsight. Take Arthur C. Clarke, Larry Niven, Dan Simmons (his SF books, of course) and John Scalzi and make them co-author a book. It'd be something like this.
Currently reading Thin air -Michelle Paver - great little ghost story so far would highly recommend .Also not long finished Station eleven which someone mentions in a previous post , would also recommend.
I think this is probably the case. I also prefer the film to the book. I watched the movie years before I finally got around to reading the book. Don't get me wrong, I also really enjoy the book as well, but it doesn't scare me in the least. I've been wondering about this alot while I've been re-reading it. Had I read the book before seeing the movie, would it have scared me? Probably. But knowing the major scares beforehand, definitely takes away all of the scare for me. However, I don't scare too easily. There's only been a few books that have at most creeped me out.You know I have notice in general, when there are two versions of something whether a book vs movie, or two artist performing the same song, I usually always like the one I experience first more. Not sure why. It doesn't matter which is the original and which new one.
For example saw "The Hunger Games" first then read the book, liked the movie more, but then read the Trilogy before the 2nd movie came out and liked the book better. I like Manfred Mann's Earth Band version of "Blinded by the Light" better then Bruce Springsteen's version. Is it because its what I was more familiar with, or is it just coincidence that I experience the better version first?
So with that said, I can understand Mattick's comment.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I noticed these books a year or so ago, haven't read them yet, but intend to. I've heard the basics of how EMPs work, but I could use a better grasp on the underlying science - any recommendations on that front?
Eastasia has always taught college students to feel pride or shame according to their race.
I am "burning" through the Fireman... I think I shall read another Hill... what one would you guys read next?
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Started The Eyes Of The Dragon last night. I believe this is my first reread of this (I read it when it first came out but never since, as far as I can recall).
I remember virtually none of what happened, except that
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and a certain character...
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...popped up, and that there would be the obligatory
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Mainly I recall that it was the first post-It SK release, and I suffered big-time from an It come-down (no fault of TEOTD, but unavoidable).
I'm 34 pages in and enjoying it so far.Eastasia has always taught college students to feel pride or shame according to their race.
Good to hear you are enjoying after some rather tepid reviews from other Hill fans. I've only read NOS4A2, but I can definitely recommend it. Great book.
More or less the same experience for me. I do however really enjoy the book for it's prose, characters and atmosphere. I think it's one of King's most well written books, even if it didn't really scare me. And I too prefer to movie, by a hair. That said it is one of my all time favourite movies (top 20 at any rate) so that doesn't mean anything negative about the book.I think this is probably the case. I also prefer the film to the book. I watched the movie years before I finally got around to reading the book. Don't get me wrong, I also really enjoy the book as well, but it doesn't scare me in the least. I've been wondering about this alot while I've been re-reading it. Had I read the book before seeing the movie, would it have scared me? Probably. But knowing the major scares beforehand, definitely takes away all of the scare for me. However, I don't scare too easily. There's only been a few books that have at most creeped me out.You know I have notice in general, when there are two versions of something whether a book vs movie, or two artist performing the same song, I usually always like the one I experience first more. Not sure why. It doesn't matter which is the original and which new one.
For example saw "The Hunger Games" first then read the book, liked the movie more, but then read the Trilogy before the 2nd movie came out and liked the book better. I like Manfred Mann's Earth Band version of "Blinded by the Light" better then Bruce Springsteen's version. Is it because its what I was more familiar with, or is it just coincidence that I experience the better version first?
So with that said, I can understand Mattick's comment.
20th Century Ghosts
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I vote Horns. It was my favorite!!!20th Century Ghosts
Agreed. I loved that book.I vote Horns. It was my favorite!!!20th Century Ghosts
Behind her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. I keep hearing about the OMG/WTF ending, so I can't wait to find out what that's about.
Author of The Road to the Dark Tower, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences and The Dark Tower Companion. Co-editor with Stephen King of the anthology Flight or Fright.
Let us know Bev if it is worth while to read!
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I haven't read horns yet, but my two Hill favorites are NOS4A2 followed by Heart Shaped Box.
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