Originally Posted by Tommy
Mine is infinite, it's weird but I find it kind of comforting that I will never be able to read all the books that I want in this one lifetime. There will always be something waiting after I finish the book I am currently reading...
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Just so long as my glasses don't break...Mine is infinite, it's weird but I find it kind of comforting that I will never be able to read all the books that I want in this one lifetime. There will always be something waiting after I finish the book I am currently reading...
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What did people think of SK FAB8? I have an old reading copy sitting on my floor and I am tempted to pick it up every time I walk by but the thought of the story is just so weird to me.
What are you currently reading?
I see two of my favorite King books in both lists. Blaze and 11/22/63. Mattrick, I'd recommend you shoot for Dolores Claiborne and The Dead Zone. Another two of my favorites from your list.Well, wasn't directed towards me but I'll list mine
TBOBD (next up after I finish EOW)
Black House
Blaze (Started but never finished it. Still bookmarked with the front DJ flap where I stop)
Blockade Billy (Included in TBOBD so I'll get to it then)
Creepshow (Saw the movies of course)
Cycle of the Werewolf (Loved the film version)
Danse Macabre
Dreamcatcher
11/22/63
Faithful
Hearts in Atlantis (Enjoyed this film also)
Joyland
Just After Sunset
My Pretty Pony
Nightmares and Dreamscapes
The Talisman
Umney's Last Case
TWTTKH
You guys have a lot of great reading ahead of you!
Here's what I still have left to read:
Bazaar of Bad Dreams
Black House
Colorado Kid
Danse Macabre
Dreamcatcher
Everything's Eventual
Four Past Midnight
IT (Currently re-reading)
Nightmares & Dreamscapes
Rage
The Tommyknockers
The Stand (would be a re-read)
For me, FAB8 was one of my least favorite books. I just couldn't get into it and struggled to get through it.
See Paul that is what is weird to me. Why did they make a S/L of a book that is just meh. Where is the S/L Duma Key and real S/L of 11/22/63 & UTD (Not the crappy Publisher ones)?
For me, FAB8 was one of my least favorite books. I just couldn't get into it and struggled to get through it.
Good questions. Not everyone disliked FAB8 though, but yeah there are definitely better books that could do with a nice limited.
All this list making got me curious about how many King books I have left:
Bag of Bones
The Colorado Kid
Cycle of the Werewolf
Doctor Sleep
Dreamcatcher
The Eyes of the Dragon
Gerald's Game
Insomnia
Rose Madder
On Writing
Danse Macabre
Faithful
Different Seasons
Four Past Midnight
Hearts in Atlantis
(almost through End of Watch)
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Read steelheart by Brandon Sanderson in 2 days. It's so good
The Fireman is pretty good so far. Only 60 pages in but I'm not skipping/skimming anything.
I didn't care at all for FAB8 either. I thought Duma Key was outstanding and is definitely in need of special attention. I can't speak for 11/22/63 yet as I haven't read it but I enjoyed the show and looks like something I'd really enjoy. UTD was just meh for me. And how about Needful Things? Another worthy book for a S/L IMO.See Paul that is what is weird to me. Why did they make a S/L of a book that is just meh. Where is the S/L Duma Key and real S/L of 11/22/63 & UTD (Not the crappy Publisher ones)?
For me, FAB8 was one of my least favorite books. I just couldn't get into it and struggled to get through it.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I think this is our first positive outlook on the boards so far for this book. It's next on my list after finishing EOW and TBOBD. Will be my first Joe Hill read outside of the 1st issue of Tales From the Darkside.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I agree Brian. Duma Key and Needful Things would be my preference for the S/L treatment, along with Misery... Top 3.
Oh yea, Misery! Can't believe I forgot about that one! One of my all time favs. I wouldn't be able to afford a S/L of these books but could settle for an AE if one is ever offered. King isn't getting any younger though so time is of the essence if these (and others) are to get done. Otherwise, I fear we'd just end up with a facsimile sig
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I really liked the Fireman. Maybe not his best (my favorites are Heart Shaped Box and NOS4A2) but a very entertaining read!I think this is our first positive outlook on the boards so far for this book. It's next on my list after finishing EOW and TBOBD. Will be my first Joe Hill read outside of the 1st issue of Tales From the Darkside.
I wouldn't start with The Fireman though Brian. Go with NOS4A2 or Horns. Two of his best. Just my opinion.I think this is our first positive outlook on the boards so far for this book. It's next on my list after finishing EOW and TBOBD. Will be my first Joe Hill read outside of the 1st issue of Tales From the Darkside.
I'm really surprised I like it so far. The reviews aren't that great. According to them the middle part is when things grind to a halt. Dunno, we'll see.I wouldn't start with The Fireman though Brian. Go with NOS4A2 or Horns. Two of his best. Just my opinion.I think this is our first positive outlook on the boards so far for this book. It's next on my list after finishing EOW and TBOBD. Will be my first Joe Hill read outside of the 1st issue of Tales From the Darkside.
My favourite Hill novel is H-S B. It's pretty rough but I like its honesty and rawness. 20thCG uber alles, though. And I agree about not starting with The Fireman. Hill's bibliography isn't massive. Start chronologically and work your way through. They're not exactly dense reads.
Agreed on Needful Things! I'd buy the heck out of that. Misery, too.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
I wouldn't start with The Fireman though Brian. Go with NOS4A2 or Horns. Two of his best. Just my opinion.I think this is our first positive outlook on the boards so far for this book. It's next on my list after finishing EOW and TBOBD. Will be my first Joe Hill read outside of the 1st issue of Tales From the Darkside.Alright. Will do, guys, thanks! I'll have to see if my local library has copies as I only have a reading copy for The Fireman.I'm really surprised I like it so far. The reviews aren't that great. According to them the middle part is when things grind to a halt. Dunno, we'll see.I wouldn't start with The Fireman though Brian. Go with NOS4A2 or Horns. Two of his best. Just my opinion.I think this is our first positive outlook on the boards so far for this book. It's next on my list after finishing EOW and TBOBD. Will be my first Joe Hill read outside of the 1st issue of Tales From the Darkside.
My favourite Hill novel is H-S B. It's pretty rough but I like its honesty and rawness. 20thCG uber alles, though. And I agree about not starting with The Fireman. Hill's bibliography isn't massive. Start chronologically and work your way through. They're not exactly dense reads.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I have no idea what S/L means.
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It stands for Signed and Limited (numbered) edition of a book.
I recently finished North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud. I really enjoyed it, great modern short stories with a Lovecraftian feel. I continued the modern Lovecraft theme with Laird Barron's first story collection, The Imago Sequence. I'm really enjoying it - Barron has a wonderful ability to slowly reveal the evil just beneath the mundane and suburban, reminds me of David Lynch movies. Although I've found some of Barron's story endings are a little dissatisfying.
2016 Reading List
Read so far:
Carrie (3rd reading - I'm going through SK in chronological order)
The Southern Reach Trilogy - VanderMeer
Transformer: Complete Lou Reed Story - Bockis
Iron Man - Iommi
Killer Next Door - Marwood
Illustrated Man - Bradbury
Revival - King
Bazaar of Bad Dreams - King
Glimpses - Hautala
North American Lake Monsters - Ballingrud
The Image Sequence - Barron (Currently reading)
Planned to read this year
Bill Hodges Trilogy - King (yes, I haven't read any of them yet)
The Passage Trilogy - Cronin
The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All - Barron
Last Days - Evenson
I struggle when people abbreviate the titles of the books their talking about. As soon as I find out what TBODB is, I'll know that's what Brian is reading next. I'm sure it's supposed to be obvious, but I'm not good at deciphering things like that.
LOL. The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.I struggle when people abbreviate the titles of the books their talking about. As soon as I find out what TBODB is, I'll know that's what Brian is reading next. I'm sure it's supposed to be obvious, but I'm not good at deciphering things like that.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I don't know if NOS4A2 is the title or the abbreviation.I struggle when people abbreviate the titles of the books their talking about. As soon as I find out what TBODB is, I'll know that's what Brian is reading next. I'm sure it's supposed to be obvious, but I'm not good at deciphering things like that.
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I think it might be both man.I don't know if NOS4A2 is the title or the abbreviation.I struggle when people abbreviate the titles of the books their talking about. As soon as I find out what TBODB is, I'll know that's what Brian is reading next. I'm sure it's supposed to be obvious, but I'm not good at deciphering things like that.
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