Or you could work your way through all of King's books, just taking a break after every couple titles to read whatever else you want to read.
The Stand
'Salem's Lot
It
Under the Dome
Or you could work your way through all of King's books, just taking a break after every couple titles to read whatever else you want to read.
If you are thinking of reading a collection of King's short stories, you ~must~ read "Different Seasons". I'm surprised it hasnt been mentioned already.
Some of the best short stories he's written are in that collection, imho.
But it has.Originally Posted by ladysai
D'OH!But it has.
Also, for DT related stuff that is among King's best work, Insomnia and Hearts in Atlantis. The latter contains Ted Brautigan's "Connecticut Adventure" that he refers to in DTVII.
I'm going to echo RF's recommendation to go read King's early works, including the Bachman books.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
The Bachman Books are excellent!
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Definitly the Bachman Books
I would recommend The Stand and It. Both long books that tie into the Dark Tower (The Stand much more so than It). Just my opinion
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"See the TURTLE of enormous girth,
On his shell he holds the earth.
If you want to run and play,
Come along the BEAM today."
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I would read "the little sisters of Eluria" it is a short story in "Everythings eventual" It is about Roland, and only about 100 pages, im reading it right now.
IT is a classic. I've never related to characters like I did with the children in that story. And, it scared the shit out of me too!!!
It's over 1000 pages long, but goes VERY fast!!!
You'll find bits and pieces of King's Tower in many of his works. Enjoy.
As a die-hard fan, I confess to never have read Christine, Dreamcatchers, Blaze, and several of his short story collections. I'll get to them.
I'm embarking on a reread of IT today. It scared the crap outta me too first time round. I used to do weird stuff like place something heavy on top of the book when I wasn't reading it...so nothing got out......
I just started to reread The long Walk.
Interestingly, early on someone is called "Old long tall and ugly", which I think is how Eddie referred to Roland.
Ooh, I just reread that and I can't remember who it was. I want to say it was Collie Parker.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Just finished The Long walk. It was a good read. Pure Bachman.
Not sure what I'll read next.
Could You Recomend what book i should read next?
Hi all,
I just need some advice on what i should stephen king book i should read next. Ive read all the dark tower books, the stand, IT and salems lot. Im not sure what to read next, i mean Kings catalogue is pretty intimidating, theres just so much choice. So yeah any recomendations?
The Shining.
try some short stories
Buddy, you think you look strong? You’re wearing a cape.
Any king book is worth the read in my opinion. The first book of his i read was Misery, a very good read. I'd go for that, give yourself a break from fantasy
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See the turtle, aint he keen? All things serve the fucking beam-Eddie of NewYork
You burn prettily-Corwin of Amber
I'm with O on this one. Some of my fav King reading experiences have been the collections of short stories. I'd find one or two of these and give them a go. It'd be a nice change of pace from the long-form novels of DT but will still have that definite SK vibe.
Hey thanks for the tips people, since my last post ive read all the short stories from everythings eventual, i loved em. Its just so great to be able to sit down and get straight into a story and sometimes finish it in an hour. Obviously i loved the little sisters, everythings eventual was fantastic aswell. The scariest for me was 1408, i was terrified reading that story.
I read Carrie a while ago aswell, i read it in one day and loved it, although i dont think ill read it all that often, its just to emotional, i was nearly crying in the end.
I read the shining last week, i really enjoyed it and found this to be quite sad aswell.
Im thinking about reading the talisman next (although i havent seen it in any stores here) or maybe something else like duma key maybe? But i sorta wana read his 'classics' if you like before i read his newer stuff. So again any tips on what to read next would be much appreciated.
If you can't get a copy of the Talisman or Black House, I have doubles of both and would be willing to send them too you. Also, after reading 1408, did you see the movie yet? If not, do so, you won't regret it.
I would try Misery, Christine, or Delores Claiborne as well.
The Talisman is also great, but remember King wrote it with Peter Straub, so it's a bit different. Good, but different.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Thanks for all the advice guys. Storyslinger, no i havent seen the movie 1408, ive heard pretty bad things about it, in fact when i saw the trailer on the tv i couldnt beleive that someone could actually make a film out of it. Il probably try and read the talisman next, when i got time, i wana read it but im busy with uni for a while, hoepfully i'll be able to juggle both uni and stephen king.
Just finished my re-read of Rage. Most excellent. Now starting The Running Man.
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