Horror Aficionados discussion

Ginger, Terry, Adamus and I will be starting this on Tuesday. Feel free to join our little group! I’m told I won’t get my book til Thursday because they (Amazon) are out of stock. Who would have thunk?...lol. But don’t worry bout me, I’ll catch up!

That stinks, Addy! Hopefully it gets there quickly.

Oh no! I'll read slow Addy so you can catch up. I can't wait to start reading this next week.
Horror for Christmas! Let's do this.

So now it’s telling me Friday...lol. Geez! I’m still pretty psyched to read this!

this is one of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to. it was recently knocked out of first place by Those Across the River but this book held that spot for a long, long time. I hope y'all like it.

Hey all,
I think I will join in. I already planned reading this in December and maybe I will just start with you.
Got a new hardcover copy at a local bookstore for less than 6 Euros so it's quite funny that Amazon is out of stock :D

Glad you can join, Feli. This is my first book by Joe Hill. Looking forward to it!

Latasha wrote: "this is one of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to. it was recently knocked out of first place by Those Across the River but this book held that spot for a long, long time. I hope y'all like it."

That's awesome and it looks like you loved it Latasha! Makes me more excited to finally read this.
I'll have to do this on audio one day.

Yay, glad you can join us Feli!! Welcome aboard!

Can’t wait to start! Been wanting to read this forever now

Me too Adamus!!

I’ve wanted to read it since it came out and bought it but every time I seen how long it was I put t off lol

I haven't read any Joe Hill books either and heard about this one some time ago. But since summer didn't seem the right time to read it, I waited till now. I have the German edition (which by the way is called "Christmasland", I guess NOS4R2 was too complicated for us ^^). Normally I try to read in English.. so I hope the translation is okay so that I can discuss it with you

Feli wrote: "I haven't read any Joe Hill books either and heard about this one some time ago. But since summer didn't seem the right time to read it, I waited till now. I have the German edition (which by the w..."

I think that’s pretty awesome how is the book cover in German? I wish I could read in other languages if they don’t have it in American than you have a second option instead of not getting it lol but do you think you the translation would be a big difference? And I actually just read my first Joe Hill book the other day it was Horns and I liked it thought it was pretty good so hopefully all his writing is like that because I have a few books by him I have been wanting to read, but I’ve heard so many different opinions of him.

Adamus wrote: "I’ve wanted to read it since it came out and bought it but every time I seen how long it was I put t off lol"

Same! 🤣🤣

Ginger wrote: "Adamus wrote: "I’ve wanted to read it since it came out and bought it but every time I seen how long it was I put t off lol"

Same! 🤣🤣"

I kept holding off on it to read in December, but then having other things committed to when December got here. Glad this year is working out!

Feli wrote: "I haven't read any Joe Hill books either and heard about this one some time ago. But since summer didn't seem the right time to read it, I waited till now. I have the German edition (which by the w..."

I'll be curious to hear if there are any differences, Feli. And, yeah, Christmasland is a little less intimidating a title than NOS4A2 is! 😂🎅🏻

Terry wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Adamus wrote: "I’ve wanted to read it since it came out and bought it but every time I seen how long it was I put t off lol"

Same! 🤣🤣"

I kept holding off on it to read in December,..."

So have I Terry I have 3 books that I have been wanting to read for a couple of years now that I wanna read in december Christopher Golden Snowblind , Joe Hill NOS4A2, and Dan Simmons The Terror they all have a winter feel to them

The Terror is really good too. Just stick with it.

Adamus wrote: "Terry wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Adamus wrote: "I’ve wanted to read it since it came out and bought it but every time I seen how long it was I put t off lol"

Same! 🤣🤣"

I kept holding off on it to rea..."

I’m the same way on The Terror too, Adamus.

Hey Adamus!
Hoping you like N0S4A2. It's fun, funny, an adventure, creepy and...christmasland!!
And yes, audiobook is very highly recommended!

Adamus wrote: "I think that’s pretty awesome how is the book cover in German? [...]"

I like the cover of the English version better, mostly because I really have no clue what this should be...


Anyone any idea? Maybe I'll understand it after reading.

Adamus wrote: "And I actually just read my first Joe Hill book the other day it was Horns and I liked it thought it was pretty good so hopefully all his writing is like that because I have a few books by him I have been wanting to read, but I’ve heard so many different opinions of him."

I agree with that, it seems people are divided when it comes to Joe Hill. Some love him and for others he's just 'meh'.
I heard about 'Horns' though.. I think there is a movie of it? Or am I confusing this with something else?

Terry wrote: "I'll be curious to hear if there are any differences, Feli."
Normally there aren't, but the translation often is, well, not bad, but... there are moments when while reading you think "oh well, in English this sentence would make perfect sense, but the translator didn't get it's an idiom". But they do a great job for not enough money and way too less time to translate books by big authors.

Feli wrote: "I like the cover of the English version better, mostly because I really have no clue what this should be..."

I have no idea Feli! It's an interesting book cover though. Hope it will make sense when we start this. :D

It looks like a hood ornament

Addy wrote: "It looks like a hood ornament"

That could be it. And this would fit with the license plate from the original cover. But then again, the form seems a bit strange.

Latasha wrote: "The Terror is really good too. Just stick with it."

Yea I’ve been dying to read that book looks really good just have to get over the size lol

Terry wrote: "Adamus wrote: "Terry wrote: "Ginger wrote: "Adamus wrote: "I’ve wanted to read it since it came out and bought it but every time I seen how long it was I put t off lol"

Same! 🤣🤣"

I kept holding o..."

Lol we should plan on doing that for a buddy read too

E. wrote: "Hey Adamus!
Hoping you like N0S4A2. It's fun, funny, an adventure, creepy and...christmasland!!
And yes, audiobook is very highly recommended!"

Hey! How are you? Hope everything is going good! Yea I can’t wait to start this I’m def looking forward to it

Feli wrote: "Adamus wrote: "I think that’s pretty awesome how is the book cover in German? [...]"

I like the cover of the English version better, mostly because I really have no clue what this should be...


A..."

Yea the cover is a little odd not sure what that is either. & yes they made a movie from the book Horns the movie was actually pretty good too I enjoyed it.

I read this book April 2016, ( or should I say listened to half the audio book and finished the rest on my kindle). But I would love to read it again, so I'll be checking it out at work as soon as it comes back in! Also, rumor has it there's a television adaptation in the works!

I should also mention that I'm one of those crazy Joe Hill fans. Hope you all enjoy it!

Sarah wrote: "I read this book April 2016, ( or should I say listened to half the audio book and finished the rest on my kindle). But I would love to read it again, so I'll be checking it out at work as soon as ..."

That would be pretty kool if they made a show I just hope they don’t take away too much from the book. Have you read Joe Hills book The Fireman I’ve been wanting to tackle that titan also but all his books are super long lol

Anybody start this?

I just got out of work Addy was just gonna see what’s up with everybody. I’ll prob read at least 3 chapters in a little after I eat and shower

I’m not going to be able to start until tomorrow. Busy day and evening!

Cool. Just checking in.

I will start today. :)

Should be getting my book today:) yay!

Addy wrote: "Should be getting my book today:) yay!"

Awesome. Hope it shows up!

Nice Addy! Hope it comes will be starting today

Adamus wrote: "That would be pretty kool if they made a show I just hope they don’t take away too much from the book. Have you read Joe Hills book The Fireman I’ve been wanting to tackle that titan also but all his books are super long lol "

I love the Fireman! Don't let its size deter you. It goes quickly because it's action packed.

It looks like it will be a miniseries. There haven't been any updates lately, so it might end up falling through. It's supposed to be on AMC.

I started yesterday and read a chapter. Great start and I like Joe Hill’s writing!

Ginger wrote: "I started yesterday and read a chapter. Great start and I like Joe Hill’s writing!"

Yea his writing is pretty good. I’ve only read 1 of his books, but I like his writing so far. That Prologue tho was great! Can’t wait to see what happens next.

Adamus wrote: "Yea his writing is pretty good. I’ve only read 1 of his books, but I like his writing so far. Tha..."

I thought the same on the prologue. It was a good start!

Ok. Got my book! Big tome! Hopefully I can start this at work.

Addy wrote: "Ok. Got my book! Big tome! Hopefully I can start this at work."

Excellent! I read the prologue (which is extra creepy, just like others said) and then up to the second section, Spicy Menace. Its very easy reading so far (and short chapters). So far, so good!

Good stuff Addy! Yea the prologue was great! Def set a good mood for the book so far. I also read up to Spicy Menace. So far I’m liking it. Wish I had a magic bridge I’d be everywhere lol

The prologue was okay for me, but I really liked the next chapter: how great to be reminded how it was to imagine stories as a child! 😎

Feli wrote: "The prologue was okay for me, but I really liked the next chapter: how great to be reminded how it was to imagine stories as a child! 😎"

Definitely lol I kinda wish I was a kid again don’t have to worry about bills or taxes or anything!

Sarah wrote: "Adamus wrote: "That would be pretty kool if they made a show I just hope they don’t take away too much from the book. Have you read Joe Hills book The Fireman I’ve been wanting to tackle that titan..."

That’s very true. I bought it when it came out and it was massive, but it sounded really good. I’ll def have to do that soon. I have Heart ashamed Box also, but haven’t read it yet. That would make for a really good mini series tho I would definitely watch that. I heard AMC is suppose to do a series about Dan Simmons book The Terror also hope it’s true! I like watching series of books I’ve read specially if they stick to the book

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