What a dilemma. If your goal is to have read MM and FK before EOW hits the streets, then read MM and put COM on the back burner. If you don't mind starting MM after EOW is out, then read Mirrors now. I personally don't like to read two books concurrently, so I didn't make any suggestions in that regard.
Just killed the first book in Wayward Pines... it is FANTASTIC! Going to finish the last two books right away and then City of Mirrors and then KING'S EOW!!!!
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Just finished The Fireman, loved it! I was hoping to squeeze another couple of books in before June but I found out that my go-to bookstore here already has End of Watch in stock so I'll be picking it up tomorrow, hopefully.
Awesome!!!Originally Posted by webstar1000
Just finished Bird Box. I enjoyed it, but the ending was just a bit blah. Not sure what I expected or wanted though.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
That is exactly how I felt as well. However it did not diminish how much I enjoyed the book. I thought it worked.
Wayward Pines was a lot of fun. Heather could start a cult (and research cryogenics) with all of the people she has referred to that series.
I read the Wayward Pines trilogy while reading the first two books of Justin Cronin's trilogy. I began conflating the storylines. There are a lot of similarities to certain parts of the stories.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
Yeah just went and bought tr last two. These books are gold! Thanks for the recommend!
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Blake should start giving me money for all the people I've turned onto his booksWayward Pines was a lot of fun. Heather could start a cult (and research cryogenics
I read the Wayward Pines trilogy while reading the first two books of Justin Cronin's trilogy. I began conflating the storylines. There are a lot of similarities to certain parts of the stories.
He has a new book coming out this summer, I can't wait for it.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
His other work good?Blake should start giving me money for all the people I've turned onto his booksWayward Pines was a lot of fun. Heather could start a cult (and research cryogenics
I read the Wayward Pines trilogy while reading the first two books of Justin Cronin's trilogy. I began conflating the storylines. There are a lot of similarities to certain parts of the stories.
He has a new book coming out this summer, I can't wait for it.
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I was going to message you to see if you knew about it. I just found out a few days ago. I should've known you'd have known about it.
A NEW GAME BEGINS
Webstar, I would highly recommend Run and his collection of short stories. Abandon was also good, and Snowbound was ok, but not nearly as good as his other stories. Draculas (a book he co-wrote with 3 or 4 other authors) was also really entertaining.
And of course Ricky
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Brian Hodge - Falling Idols
The Only Grammar Book You Will Ever Need
The Great Gatsby
Black Lizard's Big Book of Pulps
Striking Thoughts
Read in 2016
01. Bird Box - Josh Malerman
02. Lost Girl - Adam Nevill
03. Beacon 23 - Hugh Howey
04. Replay - Ken Grimwood
05. Hard as Nails - Dan Simmons
06. Girl Missing - Tess Gerritsen
07. The Coffin Dancer - Jeffery Deaver
08. The Empty Chair - Jeffery Deaver
09. This Year's Class Picture - Dan Simmons
10. The Fireman - Joe Hill
Currently reading:
11. End of Watch - Stephen King
Upcoming:
The Treatment - Mo Hayder
Solitude Creek - Jeffery Deaver
The Fifth Heart - Dan Simmons
City of Mirrors - Justin Cronin
The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson
Nice list Michael - very keen to hear your thoughts on End of Watch. Haven't read any of the trilogy yet - plan to read them in one swift go. And Bird Box! Everyone keeps talking about it - I must have a look.
Finished Hautala's Glimpses - just brilliant (thanks "WeDealInLead" for the reco) and just finished Marwood's The Killer Next Door - an excellent read that reminded me of Hitchcock (the sinister Rear Window vouyerism).
Next for me is Laird Barron's "The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All", and then onto the Hodges trilogy...
You're in for a real treat, peripheral - 'The Beautiful Thing...' is a great collection. Contains one of my all time favourite stories - the incredible "The Men From Porlock".
Lincoln.
Awesome Lincoln, thanks. I'll look out for that one.
Bird Box was certainly different in a good way. I'm not sure if it completely 'delivered' but you should decide that for yourself, I thinkEOW is entertaining so far and that is exactly what the trilogy is (for me anyway) - entertaining. Not up there with his best work but that's okay with me. It's definitely a new avenue for King and I don't think he's a great detective writer compared to the genre writers but his awesome storytelling skills are enough to tackle anything (again, IMO).
Added to my TBR pile: the Wayward Pines trilogy, which I ordered after reading all the praise here.
I LOVE IT!
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Dammit Kris, I joined the forum over four years before you did and you're only eight posts behind! I need to step up my game here...
LOL.. no man.. I just talk to much!
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Thanks Michael. And yes, this Wayward Pines trilogy - I'll have to check that out too.Bird Box was certainly different in a good way. I'm not sure if it completely 'delivered' but you should decide that for yourself, I think
Just finished Heart Shaped Box. Quick read and enjoyed it but not as much as his more recent novels. Could just be the story. I realize now I'm not that into ghost stories anymore.
Finally working my way through the Song of Fire and Ice series.... HOLY CRAP... these are AWESOME!!!!
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