Stephen King Fans discussion

Taking a little break from reading but will start L.A Outlaw

reading a tap on the window by linwood barclay, ok so far

I've just started A Darkness More Than Night , I love Michael Connelly

Finished The Last Coyote , a good mystery and I hope the rest of Harry Bosch series is as good.

Just started Hyperion by Dan Simmons.

I fnished a couple of days ago Don Quixote, and I like it very much. The main character is a mad man, but also wise and altruist, a dreamer. For those who are interested I write a review on it.
Now I'm reading Desperation, till now a great book of King, with suspence and mistery.

Desperation is a tale of King's (am a super-fan of his) that's not quite like any other, it's a trip, interesting read 2b sure...

I managed to get the audio book of American Gods, this is the 10th anniversary edition that's more of a dramatization than a straight read. Also it uses an expanded version of the book that includes some of the earlier parts that were cut. I'll be getting into that right away. I read it a few years ago and really liked it. Also still reading Fairwell My Lovely, an old time detective novel by Raymond Chandler, and The Shadow Queen... romance by Bertrice Small.

H wrote: "Desperation is a tale of King's (am a super-fan of his) that's not quite like any other, it's a trip, interesting read 2b sure..."

I guess I'd better give Desperation another read. So far it's my least favorite King book... but I've changed my mind about a lot of his works so it is probably worth another look.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Gavin, excellent book! I love anything Neil Gaiman writes. He's a literary gem.

Finished Moonlight Mile probably the weakest installment in the Kenzie & Gennaro series but still better than a lot of thrillers out there. It is good to see an author finishing a popular series once he runs out of idea instead of milking the cash cow.

@Nick, I agree, Desp. isn't in my top ten 10 either put definitely a worthy tale. With your dead on observation's I'm interested in what you think about after the another perusal.

H wrote: "@Nick, I agree, Desp. isn't in my top ten 10 either put definitely a worthy tale. With your dead on observation's I'm interested in what you think about after the another perusal."

Have to make it though my current read of American Gods and Shadow Queen... but I'm starting to really look forward to it.

Gavin wrote: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"

Please keep us posted on your opinion, Gavin. There's a bit of controversy about this one. Personally, I thought it was great.

Nick wrote: "Gavin wrote: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"

Please keep us posted on your opinion, Gavin. There's a bit of controversy about this one. Personally, I thought it was great."

I can't wait to read it! I have loved all Gaiman books I've read so far

Malina wrote: "Nick wrote: "Gavin wrote: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"

Please keep us posted on your opinion, Gavin. There's a bit of controversy about this one. Personally, I thought it was..."

I also read this book a couple of month ago and I like it, although if the style is different from Gaiman's classical. It's sad, but it's also exciting. Another good work of Gaiman.

Andrew wrote: "Malina wrote: "Nick wrote: "Gavin wrote: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"

Please keep us posted on your opinion, Gavin. There's a bit of controversy about this one. Personally, I..."

Some reviewers said that it's more a light weight young adult book than a really serious work like, say, American Gods.

@Nick, well I even enjoyed his Graveyard Book!

Right now I am reading The Cuckoo's Calling. Its mediocre compare to J.K. Rowlings other books. But its still better than most.

About to start Deal Breaker

Nick wrote: "Gavin wrote: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"

Please keep us posted on your opinion, Gavin. There's a bit of controversy about this one. Personally, I thought it was great."
Controversy? Well, so far it's good. A pretty laid-back writing and an interesting story.

Nick wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Malina wrote: "Nick wrote: "Gavin wrote: "The Ocean at the End of the Lane"

Please keep us posted on your opinion, Gavin. There's a bit of controversy about this one..."

Yes, you could compare it more to Coraline, also for the young age of the main character. All the story is a reminder of facts of many years before.

I just received my copy of Mr. Mercedes! I'm so excited:). Yet, I expect so much of this book, I'm almost afraid to start reading. Does this make any sense?

As of this morning, MR. MERCEDES!!

Hi!

I'm Debra, new member.

I just finished "Swiss Family Robinson". Enough said.

I have just started an ANNE RICE novel. "The Witching Hour" I have read Rices'. Vampire Chronicles" and enjoyed them. Rice is a great writer and her historical bits intervened all through the stories are treasures. I never thought I would read vampire stories. Couldn't see myself enjoying them, but Rices makes vampires likeable people withqtender hearts and not just killers with a blood lust, I actually found myself caring about them. I expect I'll enjoy Witches by the time I'm finished the novel.....but we'll see.

Toddle oo!

Debra

Debra wrote: "Hi!

I'm Debra, new member.

I just finished "Swiss Family Robinson". Enough said.

I have just started an ANNE RICE novel. "The Witching Hour" I have read Rices'. Vampire Chronicles" and enjo..."
Debra, if you like the Vampire Chronicles, I think you are going to LOVE the Mayfair Witches!

Debra, if you like the Vampire Chronicles, I think you are going to LOVE the Mayfair Witches!

Starting Mr. Mercedes this AM!

Debra wrote: "Hi!

I'm Debra, new member.

I just finished "Swiss Family Robinson". Enough said.

I have just started an ANNE RICE novel. "The Witching Hour" I have read Rices'. Vampire Chronicles" and enjo..."

Oh Anne Rice's vampire books are amazing! I also enjoyed the Mayfair Witches and Blackwood Farm, which brings them together!

Polly wrote: "Starting Mr. Mercedes this AM!"

So Jealous!!

I decided to give Dean Koontz another try and started Odd Thomas last night by the time I got to page 3 I was not very happy to find a total spoiler of a book I was so looking forward to reading, the murder of Roger Ackroyd, it woulda been the murder of mr Koontz if I had my way last night lol

Just started Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

Currently Reading "The Funhouse" by Deane Koontz.

Rhian wrote: "I decided to give Dean Koontz another try and started Odd Thomas last night by the time I got to page 3 I was not very happy to find a total spoiler of a book I was so looking forward to reading, t..."

I haven't read that series, Rhian, but I'm slowly working my way through Koontz's Frankenstein series. I've read two of those and liked them both.

Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter #1) by Thomas Harris.

@ kathryn I've read phamtoms and hated it and intensity which I thought was average but I hear good things about odd thomas so picked it up for 50p in a charity shop

Rhian wrote: "@ kathryn I've read phamtoms and hated it and intensity which I thought was average but I hear good things about odd thomas so picked it up for 50p in a charity shop"

I'm wishy-washy regarding Koontz. Some I love and others I don't like at all. I liked Hideaway, Servants of Twilight, Midnight, and a few others but sometimes he bores me with way, way too much description.

@ kathryn I've just not enjoyed any so far but I'll look out for those you mentioned and if I like odd thomas I'll buy the others eventually

I haven't posted in awhile but some of the books I recently finished were:
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Christine, The Martian, and Code Zero.
Now I'm reading Stardust.

Scott wrote: "I haven't posted in awhile but some of the books I recently finished were:
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Christine, The Martian, and [book:Code Zero|19..."


Wow! Great choices, Scott: Stardust, Something Wicked, and Christine!

I started watching Castle last season and now I'm watching the previous seasons to get catch up so I decided to read the Castle books. Right now I'm reading Nikki Heat. I'm also on my way to get Mr. Mercedes so I'm starting on that one as well.

Just starting , I love Christopher Moore's style!

Just finished The Poet , this stand alone novel from Connelly is better than all the Harry Bosch books I have read so far.A great thriller marred by a bit of an ambiguous ending regarding the fate of a central character.

Hi! I'm Debra.

I'm a new member, well a year or so, but I've been sitting back watching and learning how this works. This is my fifth or sixth post..

You're a great bunch. You've taught me allot.

Now....the question I'm answering today is " What are you reading right now?"

Stephan's Kings "Mr. Mercedes".

Because I'm new I'll let you in on a silly little ritual I (or we, as my husband is involved with it) do whenever I get a new book. I don't do this with all my books,. Just the books I buy and intend on keeping in my library. You may ask which books make the library? Well, I'll tell you. Number one. Books by authors the Stephan King that I collect. Number two, books that have been given to me as gifts. THE CLASSICS that I'm fortunate enough to AQUIRE. I also collect rare books. Enough said I'm sure you get the picture.
I have one rather ornate book case that hold my favourite and cherished books. You know the kind of books, the kind of books where if you woke up in the night you could just stick your hand in and slide out any book, open it up and read, knowing without doubt you'll enjoy it because it came out of THAT special book case.
So far I have over two thousand books that make up my cherished library.. I'm a bit of a snob though, there are so,e books and authors I wouldn't have in my,library, but I will say, I might not read them but someone does so that's a good thing, because if someone is reading something, it may lead them to something better. Reading is good. Silly I know.

When I AQUIRE a keeper, first it gets labeled with one of my printed labels printed just for my books and I sign it.
With each new book my sweet heart husband makes me a book mark with the Title, authors name, date acquired, and there's a space four me to rate it.

I've been very I'll for a few years so I have a couple of dozen books waiting and I just finished reading Wally Lambs "We Are Water" I haven't written my review yet, that's next.

But in closing I'll say this. I love, love books. I adore reading, since I was old enough to read by myself. Our parents read to us, I have two brothers, they are golfers! Enough said. My first book was one was one I pulled out of my parents library, " 12 Prairie Avenue". I can't remember the author, hey I was about eight. I looked for that book when we were downsizing my parents home, couldn't find it. But I'm searching. Some of theirs I kept the rest I gave away. Like I said I love books and reading. It is my passion. What would hell be like for me? Once when I was about fourteen I saw a "Twilight Show" and in the story there's a man, a quiet man who is an accountant. All day long he plays with numbers and when he gets home his wife wants ALL of his undivided attention. Which he grudgingly gives. The wife is so controlling that he's not allowed to read, his passion, but he's really quiet super shy and can't worked up the nerve to say,IM GONNA READ. HE SNEAKS IN TIME AT THE LIBRARY, HAS HIDDEN BOOKS AROUND THE HOUSE. HE EVEN READS ON HIS LUNCH HOURS, THE HAPPIEST HOURS OF HIS WEEK. BACK AT HOME HIS NAGGING CONTROLLING WIFE EVEN TAKES LABELS OFF CONDIMENT JARS SO HE CAT EVEN. READ THEM.


One day, to make a long story short, the world gets the big one while he is safely at work in the vault! He comes out and all the people are gone, and right across the street is the
New York Public Library! I know, corny! But here's the hell part....he trips and breaks his glasses, special glasses made for him in another country and he can SEE without them!!
That would be hell for me.


Happy Reading

Debra

Starting The Target by David Baldacci today.

Debra wrote: "Hi! I'm Debra.

I'm a new member, well a year or so, but I've been sitting back watching and learning how this works. This is my fifth or sixth post..

You're a great bunch. You've taught me all..."

Hi Debra - Quite a ritual you have going there with your best books. Wish I was that organized, and I'm pretty damn OCD, but maybe not with books. I remember seeing a rerun of that Twilight Zone Episode, I think it's one of the most famous and, yes, it certainly describes hell for a lot of us.

I recently watched that episode of the Twilight Zone from like 1961 it said on the info, it starred Burgess Meredith I believe. He was a bank teller & was in the banks vault @ the time of detonation. What a bummer ending, poor man:( And the kingdom was lost for want of a pair of specs....

@Debra, wow, what an impressive personal library! My tales are all over the place there are so many,