Stephen King

[Gannon]

I am a big fan of Joe Hill and loved the two books of his that I own. "Heart Shaped Box" and "Horns" Imho his writing is very similar to his fathers, a great start to what could be a stellar career. Hey SKM, I ordered King's latest today, can't wait to have a good look at it.

Wow, i hope you really enjoy it Gannon, ill be getting it as an Xmas present so i cant wait, i have high hopes he can redeem himself after Under the Dome, let us know (in a non spoiler way) what you make of it.

No I will not let any spoilers slip out, I know how much you must be looking forward to it.

[Eskatra]

A valid point but i thought Duma Key (2008) was one of the best books he has ever done and even that was a different style but was a great success in my opinion. Im hoping his latest book is a belter.

I didn't really mean to imply that I don't read his books any more, because I do - I'm just more nervous each time I pick one up, because it's a lot more likely for the book to a miss overall, whereas maybe what, ten years ago, I never would have felt any sort of hesitation to read him at all.

[samikat13]

King's latest release, Full Dark No Stars was a worthwhile read as well. The Old Man has still got it.

I completely agree with you there! I started out with his short stories and after finishing them all, I moved on to the books. His short story ideas are amazing! I also liked his "Everything's Eventual" book of collected short stories.

[Narablueeyes]

I've started reading 11/22/63. It's holding my attention which is no easy feat due to an autoimmune disease. it reminds me of Duma Key in tone and Duma Key is one of my favorites.

[mouseofcards89]

I'm very fond of his non-horror fiction, particularly "Green Mile" and "Hearts in Atlantis." "The Stand" and "Under The Dome" were also great reads. "It" could have been great if he'd lopped off the last 500 pages. "Salem's Lot" and "Carrie" weren't bad either. I've also read his "Apt Pupil" collection, which I enjoyed.

[threak17]

I went back and revisited two of my all-time favorites, - the early short story collections NIGHTSHIFT (1978), and SKELETON CREW (1985), and I'm so glad I did so. Great stories. Classic Stephen King all the way...

[Tralala]

I've started reading 11/22/63. It's holding my attention which is no easy feat due to an autoimmune disease. it reminds me of Duma Key in tone and Duma Key is one of my favorites.

Duma Key's the only one I haven't read. Started to, then...maybe I moved? Not sure why I didn't finish it. I'll have to pick that up again, soon.

[RobinCarvacci]

My husband and I just moved to "Duma Key" (we live where the novel takes place.. Sarasota and Keys). Moved from Vegas.

So, being new to this area, it was an adjustment, after living in Vegas, LA and Nyc. I went into this coffee shop and the guy told me King is usually there and his summer home is here. I never was a huge King fan. Now, I loved and admire his work... but never really explored the great writing he delivers. The guy said "Oh, he wrote about living here in Duma Key" and is seen about town.

My husband and I went to Barnes and Noble and as a joke, I picked up Duma Key. How I would find out what this city was all about. I am a painter and also exhibit my art here as well as other cities in the US. So, it was amusing it was about a man who started painting. Well, we often are at the areas mentioned in the book as well as the Fish House on Casey Key. It was kinda funny that my introduction to this new place was via King.

I was so enthralled, that I then went out and got Salem's Lot. Now, I saw the film years ago.. 20 has it been? And wasn't crazy about it. But, his writing and characters and life he brings.. the quality is something else.

I am in the middle of another book right now and going to pick up the new one. I have Full Dark, No Stars on my nightstand .. but saving that for later.

-- 10 Mar 2012, 17:14 --

Ok, guys. I thought you would get a kick out of this.

Today, I went to Barnes and Noble to pick up a Jo Nesbo book. Since it's possible 11/22/63 will be next book of the month. I decided to pick it up.

So, I go to the counter and the guy who is a cashier I see often says "He was in here a couple weeks ago." He pops in once in a while. I still find that funny and amusing. I asked "what did he do? just hang out, have a coffee ...?" He told me he reminded them that a couple of his books were not on the shelves. Haha. Again, I was told he is super nice and laid back, not snooty or anything like that. I find that pretty funny.

[StephenKingman]

^ Wow, that was a great experience thanks for sharing! Duma Key was a great book, very different in pace to his normal books and at times seemed to be written by a different author. I can see why King would research the place before writing it as the book is filled with descriptions of golden sandy beaches and I wonder did he explore even further to get inspiration for the big old childhood house after the forest house! Its always great to hear your favourite author is nice and down to earth rather than snobby and up his own ass!

[RobinCarvacci]

Yeah, he has a home here as well, so he's spotted about town often. I'll let you know should I actually cross paths with him. So, I started 11/23/63 last night. I didn't get far. I just finished a previous book and dove into it. I think I needed a bit of a break to defrag from the previous one though. A little time to absorb the one before going into another.

[StephenKingman]

Yeah, he has a home here as well, so he's spotted about town often. I'll let you know should I actually cross paths with him. So, I started 11/23/63 last night. I didn't get far. I just finished a previous book and dove into it. I think I needed a bit of a break to defrag from the previous one though. A little time to absorb the one before going into another.

Yeah, 11.22.63 is an epic task and needs almost all of your attention as your reading it so maybe a few days break before you start it isn't a bad thing, let us know what you think of it when its over, post a review or better yet, join in the April Book of The Month discussion which will almost certainly feature 11.22.63 as the book of choice

As for Stephen King, if you do meet him ,tell him im his biggest fan (just in case he never heard that one before)

[RobinCarvacci]

King's writing is so human in his voice and characters so beautifully fleshed out that how can I take a break? I put it down and then of course, had to come back to it and read more. Enjoying it very much.

[StephenKingman]

Just been on his official website and King's new book Doctor Sleep, the sequel to his seminal classic The Shining, now is delayed until 2013 and we probably wont get to read it for at least a year...

Am quite disappointed actually as it was on target for later this year and Im dying to see how he can pull off a sequel to such a phenomenon, oh well.

[Maud Fitch]

Just been on his official website and King's new book Doctor Sleep, the sequel to his seminal classic The Shining, now is delayed until 2013 and we probably wont get to read it for at least a year.....

I guess life gets in the way. Could the delay be due to ill health?

[aksser]

I didn't interesting of Stephen King books and films based on King's books too. Ii was interesting of his books and films in earlear's times of video boom and books boom. Now I didn't iteresting any books or films, perhaps its ages reason.
Perhaps, electronic book reader gadget helps to find iterest in reading.
Like panels tv sets born interst to television.
Whats about internet: now is difficult to find itresting themes in forums. Other kind of talking didn't attract me.
Thank You.