If you could only read one Stephen King...

[muggle not]

Lisey's Story by Stephen King will be released late October. If I am still around I would like to nominate it as a book for the Reading Circle in November.

[dogmatix]

If I am still around I would like to nominate it as a book for the Reading Circle in November.

 

I'm confused Muggs are you going somewhere?

[Michelle]

I hope he means he may be in the middle of his move...?

 

I do prefer to avoid newly released books, because those who buy the books may not be able to afford it. But maybe others disagree with me?

[muggle not]

Yes, I did mean that I probably will be out of comission for a while during and after the move in November.

 

And for the nomination of books that are newly released, I will bow to Michelle's recommendation.

[scottishbookworm]

the only Stephen king book I've read is call "IT" that's a very long read about the clown pennywise that eats children

[Lilywhite]

I have quite a few Stephen King books on my shelf but I haven't read that many. I read Pet Semetary and The Shining when I was younger but then there was a large gap in my reading. I then picked up Dreamcatcher and The Gunslinger in Morrison's one day and have been collecting them ever since. I enjoyed Rose Madder and Bag of Bones last year and I have the first four of the Dark Tower series, although I haven't been able to get passed the first one yet. I have also read The Green Mile, The Girl Who loved Tom Gordon, Carrie, From a Buick 8 and Geralds Game. I haven't come across a Stephen King book I dislike, although not all his books will suit the tastes of one person.

[JohnT]

I have read four mentioned here, and one of my favorites is Cujo. The book is good but when they turned it into a movie it is a bit scary. I could never get into Christine, the story of the 58 Plymouth Fury that is more human than car.

[Lilywhite]

that is one of my favourites John, and what I wouldn't give to own a 58 Plymouth Fury...... I've seen a few for sale over the years but my change jar doesn't quite add up to enough to buy it.

I am on the lookout for Cujo to add to my collection as I am interested in giving this one a read. Not too keen on the film though.

[Michelle]

It was a long time ago, but if I remember correctly, there's alot more to the book.

[Casper the friendly goat]

I love Stephen King books. Have not read all of his stuff by a long way, but I think The Stand edges it over the Dark Tower series. I loved the dark tower books in the start but something in the last 2 didn't do it for me.

 

Hi all by the way.

[Lilywhite]

Welcome to the forum Casper

 

I haven't ventured into the Stand as of yet, I'm building my way up to it. I do have the first four Dark Tower books that I am going to read one of these days.

[muggle not]

The Dark Tower was very good. I am currently waiting for King's new book. I would like to read The Stand but every copy at the library looks like it has gone through the mill....yucky.

[Lilywhite]

I saw an advert last night on tv that the new channel 5 US is showing Nightmares & Dreamscapes starting on Monday night. This channel only starts broadcasting on Monday too, not sure if you can get it in the US though, sorry folks.

[KW]

Wow, it's hard to tell across the board which of his works is most popular. Which is a pretty good sign that he pleases most of the time with his writing -- something every author hopes to do.

 

I'm still trying to pick one, and you all have made me even more confused! SIGH>

[Lilywhite]

Maybe we could do a reading circle for Stephen King and see what comes up the most popular?? If Michelle says that's OK of course

[Michelle]

Might be an interesting idea.. there are a few I wouldn't mind reading again, and possibly the odd few I've missed. As many of his books are quite long, I would suggest having it as an additional RC, aside from the monthly ones.

 

Are you suggesting we nominate and vote? If so, go ahead and give it a try.

[Lilywhite]

I was just offering a suggestion for the future but if you want to run it alongside I can set up a nomination thread now.

[Michelle]

Depends if anyone else is interested, I guess?

[Lilywhite]

I've taken the bull by the horns (so to speak) and have set up a nominations thread for a Stephen King reading circle. So if interested parties would like to nominate we can get things in motion.

[Kell]

Excellent idea - i've just made my own nomination...

[fantasyfun]

I would go for It, The Stand (unabridged), or Misery

[kitty]

I am reading IT at the moment. I love the film, but at the minute im trying my hardest, not to take my bookmark out and put it back on the shelf. Im not even half way through it yet. Im praying it get more interesting!

[JohnT]

I have never read Misery, but have seen the movie so I would find that one interesting.

[Acesare*]

Misery is another good book - far gorier than the film though. One part even makes me cringe and I watch plastic surgery programs while eating my dinner!

[fantasyfun]

Misery the book is far gorier. I watched the movie before I read the book and still imagine Kathy Bates' character as Annie. Good read though even though it is very graphic.

 

IT is a very long read but give it time to develop. I loved the movie also and used the basis of that to keep me going. Enjoy the little details King gives of their lives. It isn't just a horror story but has many elements to it.