January 2016 Group Read-The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

[Char]

Here's a place for us to discuss the winner of our Group Read poll for January-The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King. Please remember to preface your post with spoiler tags when necessary. Happy Reading Aficionados!

[Lisa]

Listened to this on audio when it was first released. loved it! interested to see what everyone thinks about it

[Amanda]

Just purchased this and am all ready to go. Think I'll start now as just finished a book so it's an ideal time. Looking forward to it!

[Joshua]

Just picked this one up. I'm excited! Looking forward to some interesting commentary.

[Quentin]

I read this as soon as it was released, and really enjoyed it. Im curious to see which stories people liked, and which they didn't. It's definitely worth a read.

[Dani]

Just finished. Loved "Morality, Obits, & Drunken Fireworks"

[Alondra]

I may join in. Depends on when another buddy read is happening.

:)

[Zachary]

Being an avid Stephen King fan I had to read this as soon as it was released. I'd love to hear what everyone thinks!! It's been a couple months so I might have to page through the book to refresh my memory.

[Noctvrnal]

Halfway through this book already and I'm loving it. First story was kinda strange, but the rest simply amazing.

[Monica]

I ordered it and hope it will be here soon!

[Angela]

Loved it. Read it as soon as it came out but will read again.

[Brittany]

Just got this last week so I'm looking forward to starting it soon!

[Jay]

Awesome, my first group read! And I already own it. Kismet!

[Latasha]

*sigh* I'm on a waiting list . .

[Amanda]

So just read 1st story,Mile 81. Remembered that I had already read this when it was released as standalone novella. It's ok, feel quite indifferent to it.

[Tom]

As luck would have it, a copy is waiting on my 'next to read' shelf. Looking forward to diving into another tome from the master.

[Kimberly]

I'm in! I need an "excuse" to read some of these books in the TBR pile, and group discussions are perfect!

[Michael]

I loved his departures from dark fiction, like "Premium Harmony" and "Batman and Robin Have an Altercation." Others, like "Drunken Fireworks," disappointed me. I thought this a very hot-and-cold collection.

[Duncan]

Been trying to read this, but it's just not grabbing me like his previous collections. Although I have read some of these stories already, like "Ur" and "Mile 81," which were okay.

[J.C.]

I thought we were reading wolfland

[J.C.]

However, I luckily just received this book for my birthday. So I'm ready for it. Also, I'm currently reading his new novel Revival.

[Tonya]

I'll be picking this up at the library next week.

[Latasha]

Jack, there's another thread for Wolf Land. I can't link to it from my tablet. Sorry.

[Latasha]

Look under group reads: guest author invite

[H.L.]

Had to get this book as soon as it was released so have already read it but like a lot of others who have already read it, I'm keen to see what others thought. I especially loved Obits and Drunken Fireworks

[Veronica]

Alondra wrote: "I may join in. Depends on when another buddy read is happening.

:)"

I'm in.

[Susan]

Ray wrote: "To me, his true stories about where an idea originated are just as interesting as the short stories and novels. I got this book for Christmas and read Summer Thunder first. I like this story, it is..."

I agree with you, Ray. I love all his short stories. I'm just reading this one now. Halfway through. Some are brilliant and some are okay, but his okay is better than most. He's very much inspired my writing, so whenever someone compares my books to his, I take it as the highest compliment.

The only negative on this book for me is that if it wasn't just released a few months ago, for the past few months my short story collections would be ranking #1 in the horror short story category on Amazon USA. I just can't seem to knock him off his perch. lol.

Look forward to discussing the book here.

[MadMannikin]

I've got this one already. I'm hoping to start it tonight or tomorrow.

[Kirstin]

Read Mile 81 last night and it was ok.

I'm really liking King's comments about the inspiration for the stories too.

[Amanda]

I'm finding the Kings' stories about how each story came to be is my highlight so far.

[Katie]

I received this book for Christmas! Excited to get started.

[Joshua]

I agree Amanda. The little anecdotes are amazing insights into King's personal life and creative process. Im enjoying them so much.

[Christine]

Amanda wrote: "So just read 1st story,Mile 81. Remembered that I had already read this when it was released as standalone novella. It's ok, feel quite indifferent to it."

Yeah, me too! Did you read it all the way through? Is it exactly like the novella? Can't decide if I want to skip it.

[Amanda]

Hi Christine, it's exactly like the novella from what I can remember :-)

Just read dune, all the stories I have read so far are enjoyable but not what I would call horror.

[Adamus (Like Adonis, but with a M)]

Christine wrote: "Amanda wrote: "So just read 1st story,Mile 81. Remembered that I had already read this when it was released as standalone novella. It's ok, feel quite indifferent to it."

Yeah, me too! Did you rea..."

I think they said a few novellas in this book are from his earlier books so there might be some that people have read before, but there are new ones also.

[Eric]

I should be done with 'Wolf Land' next week and can start this one. Really excited to read it.

[Canavan]

Adams said:

I think they said a few novellas in this book are from his earlier books so there might be some that people have read before, but there are new ones also.

A good number of the entries have previously appeared in print (e.g., “Summer Thunder” appeared in Richard Chizmar’s Turn Down the Lights , “Ur” and “Blockade Billy” both appeared as a stand-alone works, “Batman and Robin Have an Altercation” appeared in Harper’s, etc.), but I don’t think any have appeared in any of King’s previous story collections.

[Stephanie]

I received for Christmas so I'll try to tag along

[Jeremy]

The story about the man, his wife, her dog and a kick ball blew my mind. Something so surreal about it.

[Leah]

Jeremy wrote: "The story about the man, his wife, her dog and a kick ball blew my mind. Something so surreal about it."

I had trouble appreciating this story 100% because I was so worried about the dog. (view spoiler)[ For good reason apparently (hide spoiler)]

[Kimberly]

Blockade Billy, I read alone, but I don't remember the other ones offhand....

[Lena]

I'm fourth on the waiting list and then I'm all over this. Will check out Wolf Land next week!

[Amanda]

So I've just read the 1st shining star in this book, the story "Bad Little Kid". Just utterly brilliant!

[Angela]

Bad Little Kid was my favorite!

[Jill]

Yes, Bad Little Kid was fantastic. I am normally not a huge short story fan, but I always end up ready anything King puts out.

[T.W.]

Ray wrote: Mr. King has a talent at which Flannery excelled, which is the ability to unveil the grotesque nature of people. He also has the ability to show many of his characters being offered grace.

I'm a huge O'Connor and King fan as well. And I too saw this in the same story. I agree though, the collection is hot and cold. I happen to be a big fan of the more bizarre stories Like "Mile 81," and "UR." "Drunken Fireworks" did nothing for me. Nor did the poetry.

[Erin]

Angela wrote: "Bad Little Kid was my favorite!"

That was a favorite of mine.

[Veronica]

I just started the book and reading 81 Miles. This one is a little strange. (view spoiler)[ A car that eats people. Hmm.. Now a bunch of little kids running around. I swear this man with is possessed cars and children as heroes. LOL (hide spoiler)]

[Nicole]

I had started reading this book the day it was released, but things got really busy and I had to put it down for a while. I only made it to the beginning of
Bad Little Kid and once things finally settled down I was able to pick it back again a few days ago. I look forward to participating in this group read and look forward to everyones thoughts and opinions!
Nikki

[Tiffany]

I am really enjoying this book so far. I'm not a huge fan of the poem, but other than that I have liked them all in a different way. I'm currently reading the story "Morality".