All right that's it. IT commencing today! I will provide updates as events warrant!
All right that's it. IT commencing today! I will provide updates as events warrant!
What I've been through so far (excluding short story books): The Stand, The Long Walk, DT as a collective, IT, Salem's Lot, Tommyknockers, The Shining, The Talisman----------------> Insomnia and TGWLTG
"If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you will never change the outcome" -Michael Jordan
You might like Roadwork, if you like the other early writing...took me a while to get into it but in the end it was a pretty cool journey.
So, now you are due for "Black House". Great book!!!!!Originally Posted by The Road Virus
FWIW You;ll really love the massive tie-ins to TDT story!!!!
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Black House was much better than The Talisman IMO.
Sloth Love Chunk
no doubt
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to read these! First IT, then Black House...
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Hahaha.I hope IT wasn't what you misspelled.
I tend to agree with you though, technically you can get away with reading BH and Talisman out of order why do it if you don't have too?
I liked the way the authors transitioned Jack from young boy to grown man in the two books. I also thought the "groundwork" set in Talisman nicely segued to BH. But that's JMHO. Of course I read them as they came out so I didn't have a choice so to speak.
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
I tend to agree with you though, technically you can get away with reading BH and Talisman out of order why do it if you don't have too?
I liked the way the authors transitioned Jack from young boy to grown man in the two books. I also thought the "groundwork" set in Talisman nicely segued to BH. But that's JMHO. Of course I read them as they came out so I didn't have a choice so to speak.
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Jack Mort, thank you for the suggestion- I'll be sure to put that one near the top of my SK books.
Merlin, you're right! I should read BH this semester while the Talisman is still fresh in my mind.
I also forgot to include On Writing in my list. However, I view this book as in a league of its own and more valuable than the rest because of its practical value. So, maybe I subconsciously left this book out on purpose
"If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you will never change the outcome" -Michael Jordan
Cool. You're in for a real treat!!!!Jack Mort, thank you for the suggestion- I'll be sure to put that one near the top of my SK books.
Merlin, you're right! I should read BH this semester while the Talisman is still fresh in my mind.
I also forgot to include On Writing in my list. However, I view this book as in a league of its own and more valuable than the rest because of its practical value. So, maybe I subconsciously left this book out on purpose
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
Well, there are five letter words in that sentence professor.Spoiler:
You got it! It really took me a few years to enjoy some of those early works, but they're really strong character studies, like Long Walk and Rage, for example. It might not get a ton of love, but I'll even throw Running Man in there. One of the best quick reads I've had. And +1 for On Writing - I haven't gotten to it myself but it's definitely on my list!Jack Mort, thank you for the suggestion- I'll be sure to put that one near the top of my SK books.
Merlin, you're right! I should read BH this semester while the Talisman is still fresh in my mind.
I also forgot to include On Writing in my list. However, I view this book as in a league of its own and more valuable than the rest because of its practical value. So, maybe I subconsciously left this book out on purpose
I too read them as they came out. Talisman has a special place in my heart. I do like BH a lot too though.I tend to agree with you though, technically you can get away with reading BH and Talisman out of order why do it if you don't have too?
I liked the way the authors transitioned Jack from young boy to grown man in the two books. I also thought the "groundwork" set in Talisman nicely segued to BH. But that's JMHO. Of course I read them as they came out so I didn't have a choice so to speak.
Nice! Let us know how you're enjoying it!
Let's hope not or I'll never read Black House!
I tried to start it a few months ago, but was so bored by the first chapter I put it down. Sorry JeanI'll try again at some point.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Every time you say you didn't like Black House, I die a little.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
Thanks Heather! Starting tomorrow....yes a few days late. But I'll keep you up-to-date! Is that avatar Rebecca?Nice! Let us know how you're enjoying it!
Let's hope not or I'll never read Black House!
I tried to start it a few months ago, but was so bored by the first chapter I put it down. Sorry Jean
I really must get out of Calvin's Corner more often. I just noticed this thread for the first time. Here's my breakdown:
TOP SHELF; it doesn't get any better than this
Black House
Christine
Danse Macabre
Dead Zone, The
Desperation
Different Seasons
Duma Key
Firestarter
Misery
Night Shift
On Writing
Roadwork
'Salem's Lot
Shining, The
Stand, The
Waste Lands, The
Wizard & Glass
Good quality call brand; always very enjoyable
11/22/63
Bag of Bones
Creepshow
Dark Tower, The
Dolores Claiborne
Everything's Eventual
Four Past Midnight
Full Dark, No Stars
Green Mile, The
Hearts in Atlantis
It
Joyland
Just After Sunset
Long Walk, The
Pet Sematary
Rage
Rose Madder
Running Man, The
Secret Windows
Skeleton Crew
Thinner
Under the Dome
Wind Through the Keyhole, The
Wolves of the Calla
House brand--on sale; okay in a pinch
Blaze
Blockade Billy
Carrie
Cell
Colorado Kid, The
Cujo
Cycle of the Werewolf
Dark Half, The
Drawing of the Three, The
Eyes of the Dragon
From a Buick 8
Girl who Loved Tom Gordon, The
Gunslinger, The
Lisey's Story
Needful Things
Nightmares & Dreamscapes
Song of Susannah
Storm of the Century
Rockgut; swill to avoid forevermore
Dreamcatcher
Gerald's Game
Insomnia
Regulators, The
Talisman, The
Tommyknockers, The
Hmmm, did I leave any out?
Last edited by divemaster; 07-14-2013 at 10:04 AM. Reason: added Joyland
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always cry a little when I see Insomnia rated so low.
Well, if it's any consolation, it's not as bad as The Regulators.
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