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Mar 24, 2017 07:29AM
Hi! My name is Nicole and I just finished the Dark Tower Series! My goal was to finish before the movie came out. My new goal is based around the new J.J. Abrams/Stephen King show called Castle Rock that is coming out on Hulu. ... Have I lost my audience here? Well, my goal is to read as many of 'Castle Rock' related books as possible.
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Nicole wrote: "Hi! My name is Nicole and I just finished the Dark Tower Series!"Welcome, fellow Nicole! :)
Hi there, my name is Kathrin and I've been a King fan for a while although I admit that I read a lot of his books at a way too young age. I would love to read them again but my to-read pile just gets bigger.
Hope to come across some interesting discussions.
Kathrin wrote: "Hi there, my name is Kathrin..."
Welcome!
Hi fellow King fans :) my name is Sarah and I am from Germany but live in Australia.My love for King's writing started not so long ago! I read the whole Dark Tower series and was very impressed! It's probably my favourite, together with The Stand & The Shining.
I am on a quest to read every book King has ever written ;-) at the monent i am reading Misery and am freaked out!
Looking forward to lots of interesting discussions.
Cheers,
Sarah
Dear all, my name is Katharina, born and raised in Vienna, the capital of Austria, situatedin the middle of Europe.
I started to read Stephen King when I was about 12 years old, my first book was "The dark half" followed by classics like "Salem's lot" and 'Pet semetary".
Of course, at this age, I only read those books in my native language (german). When I got older I wanted to read books in english (or the authors mothertongue in that case) and decided to start with a book well loved by me, and also often read - IT.
This was the beginning of my great love for reading in eglish - from this point on I reread all my Stephen King books in english (as a matter of fact I do own most of his books now in two languages). I can guarantee you that it really matters a lot to read a book in the language the author wrote it in.
Although I deeply love Mr. King's work so far, I can't stand short stories - not only his but generally. I avoid them :D I really love to dig into a good book and the thicker it is, the more I appreciate it.
I hope my english was/is not too bad :D
Greetings from Vienna
Sarah wrote: "Hi fellow King fans..."Welcome, Sarah! I'm also on the King quest- hope you're enjoying it as much as I am.
Katharina wrote: "Dear all, my name is Katharina, born and raised in Vienna..."Hello, Katharina! I think it's really neat that you have most of his books in both languages. I have always wished I could read the translated books I have in the author's mother-tongue, too :). I just finished a book and I'll always be wondering, "How much funnier would this have been if I could read it in Russian as intended?"
I'm also not usually a big fan of short stories, but I made exceptions for King and forced myself to read them and found myself pleasantly surprised several times. If I could recommend you Different Seasons, it's made of 4 longer stories that you really have time to get into. Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption and the Body were made into some of the best King movies!
Hey Nicole - for Me King I made some exceptions concerning the shortstories, for example the ones you suggested - I really liked them, but they were too SHORT! :)But I am really not crazy about them, although they are probably the best material for movies..
Katharina wrote: "Hey Nicole - for Me King I made some exceptions concerning the shortstories..."Aw, it's a shame they were still too short! I understand, though, I like the books thick enough that I have to live in them for a week :)
Katharina: I've been lucky enough to visit Austria a few times. I really liked visiting Vienna and all those scenic sites. You struck a real chord when you mentioned not liking short stories. I think thereare more than a few of us who don't like them... but there are some notable exceptions among the stories. The books in Different Seasons are novellas so longer than short stories. and of course, there are some really great short stories: N - Drunken Fireworks - stationary bike - gingerbread girl.
Hi everyone, My name is Elizabeth & I'm new to the Goodreads app. I just barely starting reading Stephen king & I am missing out. I just finished the shining & now I am currently reading IT before the remake comes out. I'm super excited about that. The book is super thick, but it is not a slow read at all. I've been really enjoying it. One thing on my bucket list is to read all of Stephen kings books lol.
Welcome, Elizabeth! I'm glad you're liking IT. I agree, it looks long but it doesn't feel long. That's some good writing :).
And it's always nice to meet another on the King Quest to read it all!
Hi, I'm Pat! It's my first time to be a part of a group, I'm not so sure how this works yet. Nice to meet you all! 😄
I suppose I should introduce my self I have been popping in and out of this group for a week now, but I am to busy reading the threads and adding my own two cents worth.I Steve I have been a die hard Stephen King fan for over 40 years I have all his book with the exception of Gerald's Game, I just couldn't hang with the book. If you are interested in discussing any Stephen King book just drop me a line I have read most of his books at least twice and there are several I have read in excess of five times, The Stand sit at the top of the pile I have read it at least 7 to 8 times.
I wish I knew about this thread a couple of years ago I would have been on here in a heart beat. Lets talk I love talking books.
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Hello I'm Adam from Texas. I've recently started reading Stephen King and like many other people fell in love with his writing. I have read several of his books and short stories and hope to read all of them one day. I've started a Stephen King social media site at http://www.stephenking.club and I hope to have monthly reading challenges and post news about our favorite author.
Nicole wrote: "Welcome, Adam!"Thank you!
Hello my name is Neil. I've always loved reading but I came to Stephen King relatively late. I could kick myself for not reading him sooner. The first book of his I read was Salem's Lot after coming across it on a recommended reading list somewhere. I've been hooked ever since and I'm currently making my way through everything he's ever written. So far, I've read 23. I'm currently reading 'The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three.'
Welcome Adam & Neil! Never too late to start reading Stephen King! :)
I echo Jessika, and will add that even though I've been reading him since the beginning, I envy those stumbling upon him for the first time now. He has such a large body of work that he'll keep you busy! Also, how fantastic to be reading him for the first time.
Welcome, Neil! I'm also making my way through the list. The Drawing of the Three is one of my favorites. Hope to see you in discussions!
Kandice wrote: "-how fantastic to be reading him for the first time."I was recently thinking maybe I should slow down my King Quest because it really is nice getting to read them a first time- I've been reading so many new ones this past two years that I probably doubled what I had read in all the years before. I finally considered that when I finally do finish them all I might actually be disappointed instead of pleased.
But then I thought, I can just read them all over again! Ka is a wheel, I can just start again :P
Neil J Melville wrote: "Hello my name is Neil. I've always loved reading but I came to Stephen King relatively late. I could kick myself for not reading him sooner. The first book of his I read was Salem's Lot after comin..."You guys are in for a treat having started reading King late. I didn't start till 2006 and then plowed through all his works in two years... what an adventure! The fact that he kept writing was an added bonus. I remember seeing Duma Key the day it came out and asked myself, can that be as good as the old stuff. The answer is YES. King is amazingly consistent. You can get advice on the best order or do what I did: just choose the ones that feel right at the time.
Nick I have been reading, As one fan on here calls him The Man since 1979. I haven't missed many of his books, there are two I still need to get and read. The Colorado Kid and Joyland.
mrbooks wrote: "Nick I have been reading, As one fan on here calls him The Man since 1979. I haven't missed many of his books, there are two I still need to get and read. The Colorado Kid and Joyland."Those are two that I've already read. I recommend Joyland, it was much better than The Colorado Kid in my opinion.
mrbooks wrote: "Nick I have been reading, As one fan on here calls him The Man since 1979. I haven't missed many of his books, there are two I still need to get and read. The Colorado Kid and Joyland."Tracy prefers Joyland, but I greatly prefer The Colorado Kid, so you'll just have to read both. Right away! ;-)
mrbooks wrote: "Nick I have been reading, As one fan on here calls him The Man since 1979. I haven't missed many of his books, there are two I still need to get and read. The Colorado Kid and Joyland."I loved them both (Joyland and the Colorado Kid) and listened to the audio books of each as well... several times on trips. They are great stories to share with friends on a long drive. Can't say which one I prefer. They're both great.
Neil J Melville wrote: "Hello my name is Neil. I've always loved reading but I came to Stephen King relatively late. I could kick myself for not reading him sooner. The first book of his I read was Salem's Lot after comin..."Welcome!
Hi i'm jayI discovered Stephen king at 11, my mum put it on for me and i loved it!
I've read a few of his books (but i get all my books from charity shops so i have to wait to find any stephen king and sometimes it can take months.. And when they do I don't have the money)
But I love his books and any chance to talk king cx
Hi Jay, and welcome we are all happy to have you here. I know how hard it is to afford books I have been there it is rough. Have you thought about trying the Library, they do carry most of his books. If that alternative doesn't work for you and you have computer access to a computer you can sometimes find the audio books on you tube.
Welcome, Jay. What are the King books you'd most like to read? The ones you just haven't been able to find... and the ones you have read and really like?
Hi mrbooks ^-^Yes I've thought about the library but to get a card I'd have to pay aswell.. Next time I have a little cash I'll get one c:
That's a good idea, though I'd miss the feeling of a book in my hands, book smell and sitting down with a cup of coffee cx
Thankyou for the suggestions
Hi nick ^-^PET CEMETERY! Id LOVE to read that
Also on my list of things id want to read is under the dome, desperation and the shining.
I've read carrie, IT (loved it it's one of my favourites) and at the moment im reading the dark half ^-^
I know I haven't read many of his books
But what I have I've enjoyed so much
Jay wrote: "Hi mrbooks ^-^Yes I've thought about the library but to get a card I'd have to pay aswell.. Next time I have a little cash I'll get one c:
That's a good idea, though I'd miss the feeling of a boo..."
Hi Jay, I hear what you are saying as a reader I refuse to use e-readers but I do listen to books when I am working, rephrase that I use to the put a block on the computers at work now so that option is now out of the question. For me it is more then the feel and the smell, it is a physical thing, when I was younger I couldn't read properly and couldn't afford books. To cut a very long story short, from my first paycheck I bought books and haven't stopped. I have had to give books to the charity stores to make room for more books. I probably have in excess of 800 books in my house and have to get rid of some to make room for others. I is a very difficult task but I do have my favorites which will never go anywhere.
Hi again mr books ^-^I completely understand that
I wish I could buy so many books
And I completely understand the feel and smell of a book.. I volunteer at a charity shop that only sells books (mostly anyways)
I love it so much
Tho it is extremely distracting as i just want to sit there reading them cx
but i handle all kinds of books and i love cleaning them and putting them on the shelf ready for someone to fall in love with it
I'm glad you give your overflow books to charity shops.. I think there's something special about preowned books.. Almost all of my favourites have been found from hospitals selling them, bookshop give aways and of course charity shops.. That ad they're cheep and going to a good cause c:
I cant say im not a little jealous of how many books you have though! its like you have your own personal mini library! cx
It's true I have a mini Library but I have also been working for over 40 years and buying books sometimes 4-5 at a time so what I have kept is important to me. I give my books to the British heart foundation for they have done so much for me and my family. It is a debt which can never ever be paid off. I had 30 years with a special young woman that I would never have had if it wasn't for them. My daughter had three open heart surgeries all of them connected in one way or another to the heart foundation. How could I not do what ever I can for them.
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