Buddy Reads

[Filipe]

anyone up to read Misery or Dragon Eyes in January?

[Nick]

Filipe wrote: "anyone up to read Misery or Dragon Eyes in January?"

Either... guess I'd prefer Misery; it's been quite a while.

[Andrea]

Anyone up to read Wolves of the Call along with me?

[Kandice]

Andrea wrote: "Anyone up to read Wolves of the Call along with me?"

I just finished it recently and am about halfway through Song of Susannah. Sorry!

[Brittany]

Hey everyone! Would anyone be up for a buddy read in February - player's choice!? I've read every SK book except Gerald's Game, Carrie, and Christine (it's a sin!!!) so I would prefer one of those BUT I will read anything you want because I love him! The only books I'm really not a fan of are From a Buick 8 and Lisey's Story, although I would be willing to give them another go and see if I think differently of them now. Let me know here or message me!

Brittany

[Nick]

Brittany wrote: "Hey everyone! Would anyone be up for a buddy read in February - player's choice!? I've read every SK book except Gerald's Game, Carrie, and Christine (it's a sin!!!) so I would prefer one of those ..."


Brittany - I'd love to do a buddy read of Christine but right now my bookshelf is more than full. I'll check back with you when things get a little clearer... see if you're still interested.

[Brittany]

Yes Nick let me know!! We are going to do Gerald's Game in February. I started a new thread. But let me know when you're free!

[Holly]

Hey Brittany, I'd love to read Carrie with you!

[Rach]

Hello all, I'd really love to do a buddy read of King! Sadly I can't take part in Gerald's Game as it was only recently that I read it.
I do have quite a stack of books to read from the library (salem's lot is on there) but Carrie or Christine (if I can find it) sound great!
I shall watch this thread with great interest.

[Brittany]

Sorry all! We have a GG read going for February... We could do Carrie or another in March? (Unless you all begin a buddy read of your own this month!)

[Brittany]

One of my favorites!

[Rach]

Ok, thanks Brittany, I will wait for news of what the next one shall be! Many thanks

[Kelsey]

I'm starting Under The Dome sometime this week if anyone would like to join me!

[Thomas]

Hi everyone! I am going to start the Tommyknockers and Duma Key (second one as audio book) this coming week if anyone wants to join. :)

[sonya]

I want to finish up 11-22-63

[Doug]

Hello to all!
Ok I will read Duma Key too. Was trying to decide what to read next anyway. Thanks for reminding me about that one.

[Holly]

I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?

[Kerry]

Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

I'll join you. Is it OK that it is a re-read for me?

[Annerlee]

Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

Can I join in too? I started it a while back but gave up fairly quickly - I couldn't get into it somehow. I'd like to give it another try and a buddy read might be the way forward...

[Randy]

I'll bite: what's this "buddy read" thing you speak of?

[Annerlee]

Randy wrote: "I'll bite: what's this "buddy read" thing you speak of?"

(Do I answer wizened scary man with cricket bat who threatens to bite?.... Hmmm... of course... it's a Stephen King thread after all !! )

A buddy read is when a group of people reads a book at the same time and discuss it online as they progress (often using spoiler tags in case others in the group aren't as far into the book as they are).

Is that what you wanted to know? or have a I got the wrong end of the bat stick?

[Randy]

That works. I just started "Dark Half" - maybe I'll try and Buddy-Up when your next book is started. Good luck with "The Stand"!

[Annerlee]

Randy wrote: "That works. I just started "Dark Half" - maybe I'll try and Buddy-Up when your next book is started. Good luck with "The Stand"!"

Thanks Randy. The Dark Half sounds excellent. Enjoy!

[Holly]

Kerry wrote: "Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

I'll join you. Is it OK that it is a re-read for me?"

Great and yes, it's fine.

[Holly]

Annerlee wrote: "Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

Can I join in too? I started it a while back but gave up fairly quickly - I co..."

You sure can. Hopefully this time around you'll be able to get into it!

[Holly]

Randy wrote: "I'll bite: what's this "buddy read" thing you speak of?"

Have you read The Dead Zone?

[Randy]

LOVED "Dead Zone". After I finish "Dark Half", my plan is to read "Needful Things" or "Salem's Lot" - if I can find a copy.

[Kerry]

Holly wrote: "Kerry wrote: "Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

I'll join you. Is it OK that it is a re-read for me?"

Great and..."

OK - I have a few other things to finish up, but will plan to start it this week as well.

[Holly]

Randy wrote: "LOVED "Dead Zone". After I finish "Dark Half", my plan is to read "Needful Things" or "Salem's Lot" - if I can find a copy."

Good choices. I'd love to get to Cujo and Rose Madder sometime in the near future as well. Have you read either of those?

[Holly]

Kerry wrote: "Holly wrote: "Kerry wrote: "Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

I'll join you. Is it OK that it is a re-read for m..."

Fantastic! Looking forward to discussing it with you.

[sonya]

I read both books. Perfect horror

[Holly]

:D

[Annerlee]

Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

I'm hoping to start The Stand tomorrow.
Will you be creating a new topic to post to?

[Jarek "the Mistborn"]

Ok I finished the king of thorns and can't find the last book anywhere so Ian bumping up the ryiria revelations reading. I'll be starting the crown conspiracy tomorrow. Anyone game?

[Annerlee]

Just started The Stand... any buddys still out there?

[Kerry]

I'm finishing End of Watch and then will start The Standimmediately after.

By the way, I am reading the uncut version - don't know what everyone else has...

[Annerlee]

Kerry wrote: "I'm finishing End of Watch and then will start The Standimmediately after.

By the way, I am reading the uncut version - don't know what everyone else has..."

I have the uncut version too

[Kerry]

Annerlee wrote: "Kerry wrote: "I'm finishing End of Watch and then will start The Standimmediately after.

By the way, I am reading the uncut version - don't know what everyone else ha..."

Yippeeeeee!

[Holly]

I've started The Stand.....glad to see we're still chugging along with it!

[Holly]

Annerlee wrote: "Holly wrote: "I'm going to be starting The Stand within the next week. Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read?"

I'm hoping to start The Stand tomorrow.
Will you be creating a n..."

I've set up a thread for our buddy read of The Stand. Looking forward to the discussion!

[Justin]

Anyone wanna buddy read the Bill Hodges trilogy with me?

[Kandice]

Justin wrote: "Anyone wanna buddy read the Bill Hodges trilogy with me?"

I can commit to Mr. Mercedes at least. Can you give me a couple of days? It will be a reread, but like Nick, I feel it deserves a reread after the last one.

[Justin]

Yeah, no problem at all. I'll try to track it down from the library.

[Kandice]

Justin wrote: "Yeah, no problem at all. I'll try to track it down from the library."

Let me know when you get it. I'll try not to begin anything long in the next few days.

[Justin]

Got it, Kandice! Ready when you are. Where do we discuss?

[Kandice]

Justin wrote: "Got it, Kandice! Ready when you are. Where do we discuss?"
I have it, and although I am reading some others, I'm fine with beginning whenever you want. We can either discuss at the end of the already there thread for the book in this group, or we can start a new one if you want. Here or somewhere else. Up to you. :)

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "Justin wrote: "Got it, Kandice! Ready when you are. Where do we discuss?"
I have it, and although I am reading some others, I'm fine with beginning whenever you want. We can either discuss at the e..."

I just read Mr. Mercedes and would be happy to chime in if you want another POV... I'll be traveling over the next couple of weeks but can probably check in regularly. Let me know when and where if you want more input.

[Kandice]

You and your opinions are always welcome Nick!

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "You and your opinions are always welcome Nick!"

Yes, I do have a lot of opinions, don't I? :-)

[Justin]

Awesome! I'll plan to start tomorrow since I'll be finishing a book tonight. W can just use the thread that's already there. Looking forward to it! And welcome aboard, Nick!