muggle not Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishbookworm Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 the only Stephen king book I've read is call "IT" that's a very long read about the clown pennywise that eats children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 It was a long time ago, but if I remember correctly, there's alot more to the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper the friendly goat Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggle not Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 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> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Depends if anyone else is interested, I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Excellent idea - i've just made my own nomination... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasyfun Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I would go for It, The Stand (unabridged), or Misery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have never read Misery, but have seen the movie so I would find that one interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acesare* Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasyfun Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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