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[Nick]

Ken wrote: "Just finished chewing on a re-read of a 7 course meal called The Stand by Stephen King. A classic, yet I still prefer [author:Robert McCammo..."

Apocalypse by plague or nuclear winter. All that dark desolation in Swan Song sort of left me cold... though Swan was great, the ending was just a little too sweet for me. The Stand though....

[Mia]

Right now I'm reading 11/22/63 for the first time. And I'm hooked on it, can't put it down!

[Kenneth]

Nick wrote: "Ken wrote: "Just finished chewing on a re-read of a 7 course meal called The Stand by Stephen King. A classic, yet I still prefer [author:Ro..."

I know. I know. It always seems to be a hotly contested debate with those two. Its hard for many people to like both without comparing. I say they are both wonderful reads and between the two, there's something that's sure to resonate with everyone.

[Kenneth]

Finished The Rain Dancers by Greg F. Gifune. As usual, you were spot on Charlene. Great, great story!

5 rain soaked strangers out of 5


If you'd like to read my review, you can check it out at

https://kenmckinley.wordpress.com

[Erin]

[Nick]

Ken wrote: "Finished The Rain Dancers by Greg F. Gifune. As usual, you were spot on Charlene. Great, great story!

5 rain soaked strangers ..."


Great review too, Ken.

[JoAnne]

I hadn't picked up poetry in decades. Just finished Songs of Myself by Walt Whitman. Oh my!

[Kenneth]

Thanks Nick.

I also finished Failure by John Everson. A fun, blood soaked tale!

4 sacrifices out of 5

As always, you can check out my review at:

https://kenmckinley.wordpress.com

[Nick]

Reading Pulitzer Prize Nominee A third into it... pretty great story of the search for Cibola, (you may remember Randall Flagg's reference to it as he marches across the desert) and the seven cities of gold.

[Kenneth]

Nick wrote: "Reading Pulitzer Prize Nominee A third into it... pretty great story of the search for Cibola, (you may remember Randall Flagg's reference to it as he marche..."

I just finished The Stand and remember the Trashcan Man singing about Cibola!

[Nick]

Ken wrote: "Nick wrote: "Reading Pulitzer Prize Nominee A third into it... pretty great story of the search for Cibola, (you may remember Randall Flagg's reference to it..."

Hell of a story of the origins of the name. I'll have a detailed review of the book in a week or so.

[Diana]

Reading "The Exorcist"... I watched the movie a long time ago, but never got the chance to read the book :)

[Amy]

I hear, Diana, as expected, the book is much better and much more terrifying.

[Diana]

Diana wrote: "Reading "The Exorcist"... I watched the movie a long time ago, but never got the chance to read the book :)"

It is indeed!

[Kenneth]

Finished A Debt to be Paid by Patrick Lacey


As always, you can read my review at

https://kenmckinley.wordpress.com

[Rhian]

Finally reading Shift by Hugh Howey

[Cody]

Currently reading The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch. And just last night I picked up The Name of the Wind, and The Wise Mans Fear :)

[Andrew✌️]

I'm reading Horns, my first book of Joe Hill. I like the style and the plot. I hope it continues also the rest of the book.

[Luke]

Cody wrote: "Currently reading The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch. And just last night I picked up The Name of the Wind, and The Wise Mans Fear :)"

You are in for a treat with the Name Of The Wind & Wise Mans Fear!!! Lies of Locke Lamora are my next books to buy so please let me know if they're good!

[Erin]

[Jamii]

I started the Harry Potter series earlier this year, I'm on book three Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and so far I'm loving it! I know shocking right?

[Stevo]

Jamii wrote: "I started the Harry Potter series earlier this year, I'm on book three Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and so far I'm loving it! I know shocking right?"

Its a good series - curious to hear what you think of the latter half. You've read the Dark Tower, right? It would be shocking if you haven't read that series and you're posting in the SK topics. :p

[Kenneth]

Finished Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke

and Animosity by James Newman

Two absolute home runs! Both 5 star reads.

You can read my reviews of them at

https://kenmckinley.wordpress.com

[Jake]

I'm almost finished with The Way Of Kings by Branden Sanderson the first in his Stormlight Archives. It has been a great so far however, I was glad to read that this book has a satisfying ending as a solo. Having just finished the Mistborn trilogy I think I will step away from Sanderson for a few books before jumping into Words of Radiance the second book of the Stormlight Archives.

[Bill]

Wolf Of The Plains Epic story of the Mongolian culture, war, political intrigue and lots of blood

Labyrinth Amazing twist of Historical fiction by which the Author show cases two women struggling to protect an ancient artifact, that in the wrong hands will change everything.

The Ruins one scary ass book

[Ron]

Bill wrote: "Wolf Of The Plains Epic story of the Mongolian culture, war, political intrigue and lots of blood

Labyrinth Amazing twist of Historical fiction by which the Author show..."

I really liked The Ruins. A lot of others hated it, probably because of the ending. For me, the ending fit the story.

[Bill]

Ron wrote: "Bill wrote: "Wolf Of The Plains Epic story of the Mongolian culture, war, political intrigue and lots of blood

Labyrinth Amazing twist of Historical fiction by which th..."


Exactly, I loved the ending it was amazing... One of the best books i have ever read

[Aditya]

Have been busy with higher studies, finally got a chance after a couple of weeks to catch up on reading. Finished The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly.

An inferior rehash of The Poet, without its sense of danger and urgency; the writing is bland and the book is derivative. Frankly it feels exactly a throwaway read the author writes for a quick paycheck. Nothing about the book is exactly abysmal but neither does any facet stand out which is a a reasonable expectation when you are reading someone as successful and popular as Connelly. Rating - 2/5

[Stevo]

I'm reading Stoner and its really, really good. I kind of thought it might have been overrated but its superb so far.

[Emanuela]

I'm reading Sette brevi lezioni di fisica, a small book where seven physics topics are explained in a brief, simple but effective way.

Some days ago I also read Niente ("Nothing"). I liked it very much, in some ways it sounded like a modern version of "Lord of the Flies".

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I am re-reading My Pretty Pony. I love the theme, which likens "Time" to riding a pony.
I adore this book by Stephen King.

[Rhian]

just getting started with the killing lessons by saul black, loved shift by hugh howey

[Nick]

Janet wrote: "I am re-reading My Pretty Pony. I love the theme, which likens "Time" to riding a pony.
I adore this book by Stephen King."

Hey, Janet, I never heard of this book... researched it a little and found that it's a picture book that King wrote with an illustrator. some call it a coffee table book only in hard cover and it sells for $75 or more. I put it on my amazon christmas wish list and we'll see what happens... seems unlikely that anyone will shell out that much on a gift.

[Nancy]

Nick wrote: "Janet wrote: "I am re-reading My Pretty Pony. I love the theme, which likens "Time" to riding a pony.
I adore this book by Stephen King."

Hey, Janet, I never heard of this book... researched it a ..."

It's also in Nightmares And Dreamscapes. Might be a cheaper option unless you really want the illustrations etc.

[Nick]

Thanks Nancy. This is what I get for not reading enough of the short stories. I'll check it out in Nightmares.

[Stevo]

Nick wrote: "Thanks Nancy. This is what I get for not reading enough of the short stories. I'll check it out in Nightmares."

Hahah, I´m in the same boat. I´ve never read Nightmares & Dreamscapes (I will one day...) and I don´t think I ever finished Skeleton Crew. I thought Everything´s Eventual was ok but not amazing by SK standards. It always surprises me to read that people think SK is suited to short stories - I prefer the story and character development of his novels - for me, the short stories aren´t enough.

Having said that, I´m going to read Bazaar of Bad Dreams in a couple of weeks - namely because I think the forewords he´s put in will add something to the collection. :)

[Nick]

Stevo wrote: "Nick wrote: "Thanks Nancy. This is what I get for not reading enough of the short stories. I'll check it out in Nightmares."

Hahah, I´m in the same boat. I´ve never read Nightmares & Dreamscapes (..."

After I had finished all the King novels and was getting desperate, I started reading his short stories, but I found that I was going through and only picking the long ones, for the same reasons you site Stevo, more story and character development.

[Erin]

[Kandice]

The Whitney edition of My Pretty Pony is a much prettier penny than the coffee table book you mention. http://www.abebooks.com/book-search/t...

[Bill]

The Shining

YESSSSSSSS FINALLYYYY!!!! on part 3!

[Kenneth]

Finished The Beast of Barcroft by Bill Schweigart. Surprisingly better than I thought it was going to be.

You can read my review at

http://kenmckinley.wordpress.com

[Nick]

Ken wrote: "Finished The Beast of Barcroft by Bill Schweigart. Surprisingly better than I thought it was going to be.

You can read ..."

Nice review, Ken.

[Karina]

i just finished The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It was AMAZING. hung on to every word. i am now on The Girl Who Played With Fire. i love it so far!

[Stevo]

I just finished reading Stoner - fantastic stuff. I was gripped the way Karina above found with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

[Cody]

Just finished The Lies of Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch. Man, what fun I had with those characters and that world. Intense. Now trying to decide whether I just go on to book two, or read something else... Hmmm

[Nick]

Karina wrote: "i just finished The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It was AMAZING. hung on to every word. i am now on The Girl Who Played With Fire. i love it so far!"

Those books just get better and better.

[Amy]

I am moving them up on my reading list. I keep meaning to get to them and they just get pushed back from other recommendations and group/buddy reads on here. Steig Larsson, I'm coming for you! :)

[Karina]

I want to try The Girl in the Spider's Web in the future, but since it is not from the same author, i don't know if i would be making a smart choice...

[Amy]

@Karina there's actually a thread around here somewhere, about just that and how people feel about it.

[Karina]

i will look for it and read the comments. Thank you, Amy!