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[Aoife]

Thanks a million Ken! I get so overwhelmed with so many book choices haha! Don't even know where to start ya know? I'll definitely look into some of your suggestions :-)

[Bruce]

My name's Bruce, and King's books have been around me all my life thanks to Mom being such a big fan of his. I'm currently re-reading It for something like the third time.

[[deleted user]]

Hello everyone,
my name is Bruno and i'm from Portugal.
I've read a few SK books so far, IT (favorite so far), Misery (close second), the Stand, Joyland, Needfull Things, the Dark half, the Shining, Night Shift, Carrie and On writing.
I'm currently on the second book of the Dark Tower series, after a bit of a rocky start with the gunslinger which, for me, was very un-King like.

[Roberto]

My name's Roberto. I'm Italian. I am a reader of the King's court.
I read King's books because excite me, make me scare, keep me glued to the pages of the book. KING IS KING

[Leigh]

Hey everyone ;) Welcome to all the new people who are just joining up. It's awesome to see that SK still has so many avid fans after all these years! If anyone is looking to make more friends on Goodreads feel free to add me! Just a little info about myself, I have been a fan of SK for over 20 years. The first King novel I ever read was IT, I was only 12. I still remember buying the book at a used bookstore. I was with my dad, who never restricted my reading or taste in music, and when my mom realized my dad had let me buy a SK book, my mom flipped(Eventually she got over it). I was (possibly) a little too young for that book (sorry Dad) - I think at least I was too young to be really terrified - but I'm so glad that I had a parent who encouraged me to try whatever my little heart desired because reading King has more than entertained me. King's writing turned writing fiction into a passion for me and he is my biggest influence. Hands down favorites are Pet Sematary and Christine. I've read all his books, and as a working hobby I collect them in hardcover, hoping to get them all - it's a challenge as the hardcovers of most titles are no longer available, and the old titles are hard to find, but it makes for some fun afternoons at flea markets and used book stores.

[Malina]

Welcome Bruce,Bruno,Roberto and all the other new members. King rules!!

[Roberto]

;)

[Kenneth]

Welcome Leigh

[Giovanni]

Hi, I'm Giovanni from Milan, Italy. I love Stephen since I was a kid and I grew up reading his books.

[Bob]

My name bob from Cleveland I'm sparking attendant so I have lots of time to enjoy my books.

[Josh]

Hi, I'm Josh. I just joined goodreads recently and enjoying it. Stephen King is one of my favorite authors and i am reading Doctor Sleep currently.

[Tyler]

<----Tyler. Been reading Stephen King since I was a kid. Currently reading and re-reading everything in chronological order. Reading The Stand right now for the third time. Still amazing.

[Read me two times]

Hi everyone, I'm Livia and I'm a huge fan of the King, since I was 12...I've just finished reading The stand for the second time and I think it's awesome...but, just like the first time, I still prefer IT.

Have a nice day ;)

[Denise]

Hi I am new to goodreads I was searching for books that where made into movies. It brought me to this site I love Stephen King books. I am now reading Cujo right now. So do you guys have a book to read every week or something like that.

[Kenneth]

Welcome Giovanni, Bob, Josh, Tyler, Livia, and Denise.

[Cheri]

Angie wrote: "Well for some reason some how the original thread for our group where we introduce ourselves got deleted. That is such a bummer! And goodreads can't do anything about it if a link is deleted. So..."

Angie wrote: "Well for some reason some how the original thread for our group where we introduce ourselves got deleted. That is such a bummer! And goodreads can't do anything about it if a link is deleted. So..."

[Cheri]

hi,
I'm Cheri. I am a huge Dark Tower fan and have just finished reading the whole shebang for the third time. I expect I'll read them all again. I also appreciate a whole lot of Stephen King's other novels. I am looking forward to a whole lot of good discussions.

[Susan]

Hi! I'm Susan. Stephen King has been one of my favorite authors since he came out with "The Shining." I have not read all hs books but hope to eventually. I like the movies that have been made from his books though some of them are not very good. I am a big fan of him period.

[John]

hey im john, i joined the group a while ago but havent introduced myself yet. i just began reading king books recently n really enjoyed them, next on my list is the stand, monster of a book but heard it was amazing

[[deleted user]]

Welcome John and Susan. John--I received The Stand for Christmas but I'm holding off until my camping trip this summer due to the length. It's my husband's favorite King book so I know I will love it, also.

[Malina]

Welcome all new members!!
John and Kathryn, I'm sure you will love The Stand ,it's one of my favorite books :)

[Lanie]

I second what Malina said. The Stand rocks. It blew my mind, just putting myself in that mind frame...god, what would happen? I hope, that in that world, I'd get dreams from Mother Abigail, and not that other guy...My favorite characters: Nick Andros and Tom Cullen. "M-O-O-N, that spells moon."

[Jennifer]

Hi, I'm Jennifer and live in central Maine (sound familiar??), and I love SK books because the characters are so rich and the incredible storylines, but also because they are close to home. I love reading about familiar places used in creepy ways! My fave is The Stand, followed by It. Just finished the Dark Tower series, took me a long time to get into them, but once I did...well, you know!

[[deleted user]]

Jennifer wrote: "Hi, I'm Jennifer and live in central Maine (sound familiar??), and I love SK books because the characters are so rich and the incredible storylines, but also because they are close to home. I love..."

Welcome, Jennifer. I live in western Maine so I know what you mean. Stephen King is spot on when it comes to knowing exactly how we act and talk. The books based in small Maine towns could be any real town around here.

[Jennifer]

Kathryn wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Hi, I'm Jennifer and live in central Maine (sound familiar??), and I love SK books because the characters are so rich and the incredible storylines, but also because they are close..."

You are so right about that! I can almost hear my neighbor, friend or relative speaking the words of the characters. Thanks for the welcome! ;)

[[deleted user]]

Welcome all newcomers to the realm of the King.

[Read me two times]

Lanie wrote: "I second what Malina said. The Stand rocks. It blew my mind, just putting myself in that mind frame...god, what would happen? I hope, that in that world, I'd get dreams from Mother Abigail, and not..."

Nick is my fav character too!! I think he's awesome!

[Jesse]

Hey group members. I'm a relatively new Stephen King fan. I just started reading his books in 2011, but fell in love with "Four Past Midnight", and have read everything of his I can find. Hopefully some of you will add me as friends on here. I hope you all have a great day.

[Shell]

Hi Jesse! Nice to meet you :) I haven't read Four Past Midnight yet, I've been trying to work my way through SK's books right from the start but I've been jumping around a bit. I look forward to chatting with you.

[Lanie]

Nice to meet you Jess. Nice to see someone so passionate about SK as my husband and I are! There is so much to read out there! Take your time and enjoy...

[Linda]

Hi every one of you lovely people wee me here just to say hi and thank you for the invite to join the group so now I am here what would you have me doing in the group and you all know the rest keep smiling and happy reading to you all with love from wee me.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Nick]

Jesse wrote: "Hey group members. I'm a relatively new Stephen King fan. I just started reading his books in 2011, but fell in love with "Four Past Midnight", and have read everything of his I can find. Hopefully..."

Jesse, just sent you a friend request. Stay with King he's one of the best.

[Lanie]

Yes Jesse, listen to Nick. He speaks the truth. Accepted your friend request - thanks! All Hail the King!!

[[deleted user]]

Welcome to the group, MaryJane. And to Goodreads!!:)

[Sabina]

Hi! My name's Sabina. I write from Italy (so forgive me for the worst English ever! I'm still learning...), I'm 36 and I teach Latin, Ancient Greek and Italian literature. I've been reading King for 22 years, since I was 14.

[Nick]

MJ wrote: "Hello,
My name is MaryJane and I am new to Goodreads. I have been reading Stephen King books since I was a teen. I am currently reading "The Long Walk", one of 4 stories in The Bachman Books."

Hey, MJ, welcome. I know you'll like the long walk. Even though it's a bachman book it's right up there with some of his best, I think.

[Nick]

Sabina wrote: "Hi! My name's Sabina. I write from Italy (so forgive me for the worst English ever! I'm still learning...), I'm 36 and I teach Latin, Ancient Greek and Italian literature. I've been reading King fo..."

Pretty good English. Mixing Italian and latin lit with King should be quite an experience. Where do they cross over... The Aeneid meets the Dark Tower?

[Lanie]

Hi MJ and Sabine,
Welcome! Yes, I second what Nick says. "The Long Walk" is one of my favorite stories. In my opinion, it's the best of the Bachman books. I read it in one day, and I enjoyed every minute.

Lanie

[Sabina]

Hi Nick! Why not? Everything is possible in the King's world. As far as I can remember, there are, for example, mythological references in Rose Madder.

[Nick]

Sabina wrote: "Hi Nick! Why not? Everything is possible in the King's world. As far as I can remember, there are, for example, mythological references in Rose Madder."

And in Insomnia...

[Zsuzsi]

Hi everyone! I'm Zsuzsi, from Budapest (well, currently from Lincoln, NE). I've been a Stephen King fan for over 10 years and I just love what he is doing. :) I really look forward to being a part of this community. :)

[Nick]

Welcome, Zsuzsi. Where did you read your first King? And what was the book? Just curious. I remember seeing Under The Dome in the Venice airport, in both English and Italian, and thinking how great that was.

[Zsuzsi]

Nick wrote: "Welcome, Zsuzsi. Where did you read your first King? And what was the book? Just curious. I remember seeing Under The Dome in the Venice airport, in both English and Italian, and thinking how great..."

Thanks, Nick. :) My first King book was Carrie (absolutely accidentally), at home in Hungary. I read most of his books in Hungarian, he is super popular there too. :) In the past few years I switched to the English version though, that way I don't have to wait months for the translation. :)

[Nick]

Zsuzsi wrote: "Nick wrote: "Welcome, Zsuzsi. Where did you read your first King? And what was the book? Just curious. I remember seeing Under The Dome in the Venice airport, in both English and Italian, and think..."

Thanks. Being widely translated has to be a real testament to his popularity. He crosses many cultures.

[Nick]

Nick wrote: "Sabina wrote: "Hi Nick! Why not? Everything is possible in the King's world. As far as I can remember, there are, for example, mythological references in Rose Madder."

And in Insomnia..."

Now that I'm deep into Duma Key I'm seeing the mythological references there too.

[Sandy]

I'm Sandy. I've been a reader all my life & started reading King regularly after seeing Salem's Lot on TV & I liked it soI had to read the book. Of course, it wa sway better than the movie & I've been hooke ever since. I like to read just about everything but my favorite genres are sci fi, fantasy, & horror.

[Michelle]

Nick wrote: "Nick wrote: "Sabina wrote: "Hi Nick! Why not? Everything is possible in the King's world. As far as I can remember, there are, for example, mythological references in Rose Madder."

And in Insomnia..."

Duma Key has to be up there as one of my favourite more recent novels of his. I hope you enjoy it!

[Kenneth]

Tere wrote: "Hello, everyone, nice to meet people of like minds -- crazy, scary minds if we all love Stephen King. I've been a fan of his since Carrie. However, 'Salem's Lot got me hooked. THEN. THEN. The S..."

I thought Thinner was a great book too. I also was haunted by Tommyknockers. I still can't get the image of the characters losing their teeth out of my head. Both of these books are usually lambasted by other King aficionados. But, I love them both.

[Nick]

Michelle wrote: "Nick wrote: "Nick wrote: "Sabina wrote: "Hi Nick! Why not? Everything is possible in the King's world. As far as I can remember, there are, for example, mythological references in Rose Madder."

An..."

Finished the audiobook of Duma Key last night. Not just a great book but a great audiobook. I read it years ago and wanted to share it with my wife. She's not a reader, but on the plane trip back from our vacation she read several hundred pages... way ahead of where we'd listened... and then wanted to hear the audio of that part too. By the way, I think Wireman is one of King's best characters. Detailed review to come.

[Andrew]

Hi everyone read a few stephen king books now on the dark tower series. Definitely addicted!