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What Are You Reading Now? Pt 2.
Wise Cat - I will definitely check back in when I read Midnight Library. Thanks!
Golly...I wasn't trying to say everything we like or post here had to resemble Stephen King's style of writing...I merely said that if you went into reading Midnight Library thinking the other realities were anything like those you have read about in King books they are not. That is why I was so disappointed in this book. I wasn't looking to read a suicide prevention help book with preachy suggestions for how to live a better life.
Joan wrote: "Golly...I wasn't trying to say everything we like or post here had to resemble Stephen King's style of writing...I merely said that if you went into reading Midnight Library thinking the other real..."I don't think anyone thought you were. Please, keep posting! It's interesting to see what others are reading, enjoying or disliking.
Joan wrote: "Golly...I wasn't trying to say everything we like or post here had to resemble Stephen King's style of writing...I merely said that if you went into reading Midnight Library thinking the other real..."That's what I thought but I couldn't tell, as I didn't join this thread from the beginning and there are way too many posts to read through. :-) Just following maybe a couple of years ago, I don't know.
Joan wrote: "I'd be surprised if other King fans would find it anything like their usual reading material. ..."I guess I misinterpreted that sentence, especially the "usual" part. :-) Okay I'm too literal sometimes....
Well I'll be starting The Iron Sword by Julie Kagawa next week. It's #2 in The Iron Fey: Evenfall trilogy; it's a YA fantasy series. I just devoured the first 9 books I read so far.
Kandice wrote: "I don't think anyone thought you were. Please, keep posting! It's interesting to see what others are reading, enjoying or disliking."Thanks for this. :-) Yes it is interesting to see what people are reading and how they like it. It gives me ideas too.
Wise Cat wrote: "Joan wrote: "I suffered through The Midnight Library unlike all the high praise it seems to get from others. I thought the alternate realities would be something along the lines of Stephen King's p..."This thread is about all books, even Stephen Kings.
Let us enjoy our share of reading.
I once was a boy scout and the only two merit badges I got were for swimming and reading.
Gary wrote: "This thread is about all books, even Stephen Kings.Let us enjoy our share of reading.
I once was a boy scout and the only two merit badges I got were for swimming and reading..."
Technically it's called "Other Books (non King)" so we shouldn't talk about the King books we are reading, but no one wants to discourage anyone from posting, so sometimes people do anyway. This group is easy going with no real "Thread Police" unless someone is being mean or inflammatory.
I just bought the the set of all four Hannibal books! I've not read anything by Thomas Harris before. Definitely looking forward to it!
@Derrick you are in for a treat!
Ian (RebelGeek) wrote: "@Derrick you are in for a treat!"I'm super excited for them to get here!
Derrick wrote: "I just bought the the set of all four Hannibal books! I've not read anything by Thomas Harris before. Definitely looking forward to it!"I'm probably in the minority, but as good as Silence of the Lambs is, I think Red Dragon is even better. I can't wait to hear what you think.
Nicole wrote: "Sandman Volume 10"Are you reading these in anticipation of the Netflix series? I am so excited I cannot even express it! I was reading these as they came out and can't even think how many times I've reread them!
Kandice wrote: "Derrick wrote: "I just bought the the set of all four Hannibal books! I've not read anything by Thomas Harris before. Definitely looking forward to it!"I'm probably in the minority, but as good a..."
I look forward to discussing it!
Derrick wrote: "I just bought the the set of all four Hannibal books! I've not read anything by Thomas Harris before. Definitely looking forward to it!"Enjoy!
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Kandice glad there’s no “thread police” lol.I’m reading from 4 books at the moment though don’t usually read that many at one time. Once upon a time by Gloria Vanderbilt, Serpentine by Jonathan Kellerman, Endgame by David Baldacci and File M for Murder by Miranda James.
I’m only reading Serpentine for a local in person book club.
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Gary wrote: "Rosemary's Baby by IRA Levin"This must be what the movie is based on. :-)
Gary wrote: "Rosemary's Baby by IRA Levin"Ira Levin does such a good job of walking the razor's edge between horror and spoof. This one and The Stepford Wives are just genius!
Kandice wrote: Ira Levin does such a good job of walking the razor's edge between horror and spoof. This one and The Stepford Wives are just genius!"
I remember seeing that movie many years ago, with Katharine Ross as one of the main characters. I didn't know it was based on a book!
I only had seen just ending of the movie.I am planning to read more IRA Levin book and his play Deathtrap.
Just started reading Black House by Stephen King & Peter Straub. Rereading al of say Kings books and this is number 34 for me. On my daily walks with my black lab and during car rides I am currently listening to Box by Camilla Läckberg & Henrik Fexeus.
Like them both a lot!
Just finished "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern. It was wonderful. Just started "The Other Side of Night" by Adam Hamdy. It's really good so far.
Today I started and finished the volume Kingdom Come. A wonderful story with an artwork I never seen before in other comics. Great work!
Once upon a time by Gloria Vanderbilt is written as if by a child or teen. Almost done thankfully. Endgame is really good, making me want to read more by David Baldacci.Finally finished Serpentine, just 2 stars from me. Still I might try another one of Kellerman’s books someday….Almost done with File M for Murder by Miranda James.
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Derrick wrote: "My Hannibal book set finally came!"I can't remember, have you read them yet?
Kandice wrote: "Derrick wrote: "My Hannibal book set finally came!"I can't remember, have you read them yet?"
I've not read them yet. What would your opinion be on reading them in chronological order or publication order?
I would read Red Dragon, then Silence, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising. I think that is publication order, but I KNOW it's story order.
Kandice wrote: "I would read Red Dragon, then Silence, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising. I think that is publication order, but I KNOW it's story order."Ok sounds good. I'm excited to read them! Not sure when I'll be able to actually get to them. Might have to rearrange my list....
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Derrick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "I would read Red Dragon, then Silence, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising. I think that is publication order, but I KNOW it's story order."Ok sounds good. I'm excited to read them! Not ..."
Let us know what you think!
The Outsider and then If it bleeds. I started If it Bleeds not realizing I hadn’t read The Outsider.
Erin wrote: "Derrick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "I would read Red Dragon, then Silence, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising. I think that is publication order, but I KNOW it's story order."Ok sounds good. I'm excited to..."
I will for sure, Erin!
Derrick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "I would read Red Dragon, then Silence, Hannibal and Hannibal Rising. I think that is publication order, but I KNOW it's story order."Ok sounds good. I'm excited to read them! Not ..."
I was just thinking about how top knotch the movies & series based on those books are. I haven't finished Clarice, but I really like it so far. I listened to all of the audiobooks about 6 years ago.
Just finished “The twins of Auswitch” and found it impressive ans overwhelming…. It will take a day or so to let this one sink in so I can continue “Black House” again
I just picked up a copy of Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcaterra! I've been looking for it forever! Saw the movie years ago and loved it. I look forward to reading the book!
Just finished rereading Salem's Lot a little while ago. First time was in the 1970's and have to say after second read - still definitely one of my favourite vampire novels- second only to Dracula. Currently back to The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. Next back to some old King favourties like Carrie and many others.
I’ve been working my way through the Alex across series from the beginning and I just started Pop Goes the Weasel. I’ve read a lot of the books out of the series but never in order. So far I’m enjoying the wild ride
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Does that mean it's for books that resemble his style or genre only? Want to be sure I didn't misunderstand. :-) Like if I'm reading a YA fantasy..."
This thread is to talk about ANY book you are reading that is NOT Stephen King, regardless of genre or style. You can post about any book!