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It is really cool to see all of the Stephen King lovers in this group. I also read my first Stephen King book as a teen, it was
, and I think I put that book down 3 times before I could get thru it and I have been hooked every since!!!!! I love reading books that are suggested by my favorite authors and just want to say thank you to Debra for putting this group together, we are growing fast and I am looking forward to getting to know you all thru the books that we will be reading together. Happy reading everyone!!!!
Hi My name is Irene and I am from Brisbane Australia. I am a huge SK fan and rate "It" as one of my all time Top 5 favourite books. I'm in two book clubs in real life and came across this website looking for reviews of "The Club Dumas" which is one of our current selections. Interestingly, I am a big fan of John Irving also ("A Prayer for Owen Meany" is another Top 5 fave)and already have "Twisted River" sitting on my bedside table, which prompted me to join. Looking forward to the discussion.
Hey...I am Irina from Constanta (Romania)...I am a SK fan since I was 12, when i read Salem's Lot...joined the group to find new authors related to SK as genre...
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Welcome, Renie! It's great that you can join in on our first group discussion. Always glad to have another King fan, too!
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We are glad to have you, Irina! Hopefully, you will find some books here you will enjoy reading.
Debra wrote: "Carroll wrote: "i can never live without my books...................."Well said, Carroll. And welcome to the group!"
thanks debra, if i would have my own house i would definitely set up a room full of books.i would be ecstatic..........
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Well said, Carroll. And welcome to the group!"
thanks debra, if i would have my own house i would definitely s..."
Heck yeah! I'd have one of those huge libraries with shelves to the high ceiling and one of those ladders on rollers you'd have to use to get to the highest shelves... a lovely fireplace, a bay window with a comfy window seat, and for days I'd want to recline, a beautiful chaise lounge... and, and, and... sigh...
Hi everyone! I'm Tara from Florida. That's right, I'm actually FROM Florida. I've been reading SK since jr high when the boy I liked was reading Dark Half. So, of course I had to read it too, and from then on I was hooked! I haven't read them all, only about 30 or so, but a few of my favorites are Bag of Bones, Needful Things, The Stand, From a Buick 8, Duma Key, and Under the Dome. Duma Key was really cool because SK talked about places really near my home, places that I have been to. I usually have to imagine the cold, wintery north in his books, but that one was in my back yard. It was awesome!I almost always read a book on SK's recommendation (on the cover) when I come across them, so I'm glad this list is here. Happy Reading!
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HELLO im Sabrina and I'm from TEXAS!! I live in Utah currently but I'm a texan at heart. Ive been a fan of Stephen since I was about 14. None of the movies made after his novels ever do justice to the books, but when I wanna get lost in another world I read his books. Im a huge fan!
Hello all, my name is Debbie. I have been a Stephen King fan since I was 11 years old, and still remain a forever loyal fan. I try not to miss a book but don't always get to them all. I love this group, and am appreciative of the recommendations.
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Welcome, Sabrina from that big state of TEXAS! It's so nice to see readers who began reading King at an early age and became hooked. I had to wait a few years before I would become a fan, as King hadn't even been heard of in my early teens! The Shining was published in 1974, I graduated from high school in 1975, and I don't think I heard about King until he published Salem's Lot or The Shining. Sadly, I can't remember which one was my first King book, but I do remember it was mother who introduced me to King. She frequently bought best-sellers, regardless of the genre.
There are a few movies that do justice to the books, IMHO. Here is a list:
Stand By Me, based on the novella The Body from Different Seasons.
Shawshank Redemption, based on the novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, also from Different Seasons.
The Green Mile, based on the serial book by the same name, The Green Mile Book Box Set.
Misery based on the novel of the same name.
Hearts in Atlantis, based on the first novella in the book of the same name.
Dolores Claiborne, based on the novella of the same name.
Made for TV movies, It and The Stand weren't too bad, although slightly watered down.
Cheers!
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Welcome, Debbie, to another King fan who started at an early age!
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Same here, Mary; I'm a true King fan, even though I have also expanded my book interests into other genres. Even King has written in other genres, but he will always be known as the King of Horror.
Welcome aboard!
Hi, I'm Erin and I'm from Illinois. Stephen King is one of my favorite authors. I have read many of his books and I am curious to see what he has read and what he suggests. If SK enjoyed it, then it's got to be good.
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Welcome, Erin! I feel the same way about SK book suggestions. That's why I started this group. Join in on the fun!
Hi, I'm Tim from Pa. and I have been a long time King fan. I belong to other groups on Goodreads as well. I have read a lot of books that King has recommended and I am always looking for more.
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Glad to have you, Tim. Am interested to hear what you think about the books you have read so far. Hope you will join in on our group reads!
Debra wrote: "Tim wrote: "Hi, I'm Tim from Pa. and I have been a long time King fan. I belong to other groups on Goodreads as well. I have read a lot of books that King has recommended and I am always looking fo..."Thanks Debra! I will post some of those books soon.
i evev name my son after Stephen king
Welcome Johanna! I would love to see that list, if you don't mind posting it, I bet it will give us great ideas to read.
New to the group - first time posting. My name is Eileen and Stephen King has been my favorite writer ever since I discovered Carrie. I have been reading Stephen King since the beginning - I was 13 when Carrie came out and I remember reading it in school between classes. I was hooked. I always was and always will be a voracious reader and Stephen King's books have been there through the years. People who don't read him don't understand - they dismiss him as just a horror writer. NOT .... I have always found that the greatest horror that he writes about is what human beings do to each other - look at The Dome. The Dome itself was just a vehicle that led to the horrors the people committed upon each other.
No one wrties American culture like Stephen. He is brilliant and insightful. I could go on and on but I will stop. I hope he writes forever!
Welcome Eileen!! I am in total agreement with you. He is such a brilliant author and everytime I hear rumors of him retiring, I just cringe... :)
Johanna wrote: "Sure, Linda! This list is from SK's column titled "My Summer Reading List" in the June 3/10, 2011, issue of Entertainment Weekly (p.76-77).Buried Prey
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Joanna, thank you so much for posting this list - there are definetly some books on this list that I have planned on reading.
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Wow! A true fan!
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Thanks for joining us, Johanna! The EW column you are referring to should be on my list. I went through them all and added them. Hope I didn't miss any!
I think that is great about how you feel close to you Dad when reading King. My mom introduced me to him, and I feel the same way. Very cool.
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This is apparently a brand new list, and one I had not read about, so I have added the books to our growing list on my "sai-king-recommends" bookshelf. Plus I've added his blurb about each book to my reviews.
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Welcome, Eileen. I completely agree with you about how Stephen King isn't really about horror (at least not since his early years). I get very defensive when people try to write him off as just a horror writer, and don't realize what a terrific writer he really is. Or... they just judge him by the earlier films based on his novels, yet don't know that many of the better films were based on his books and stories. I mention Shawshank Redemption, for example, and people are amazed that was based on one of his novellas! And yes, I could go on and on, myself!
Debra wrote: "Eileen wrote: "New to the group - first time posting. My name is Eileen and Stephen King has been my favorite writer ever since I discovered Carrie. I have been reading Stephen King since the begin..."Yeah - I could go on and on about this! I think Shawshank Redemption is one of the best examples - great story, great movie. Not all of the movies were great, but the stories were. I think that he has been greatly underrated over the years. He is a brilliant writer - so many people I know won't read him because they "don't read horror"! Their loss. I read The Stand 3 times - the last time was the extended version. The Dome is also one of my favorites - I hope that it gets into good hands for the movie version (I am assuming there will be a movie!). Cannot wait for the book coming out in the fall!
I have read more books by Stephen King than be any other writer - beginning when I was 13, when Carrie came out, and now I'm 51 - he's been there just about all of my life! I hope he never stops!
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Hi, I just found this group because I'm currently reading Last Night In Twisted River... I'm happy to find people to share it with but even more excited to find a group devoted to Stephen King recommendations, since I think he is a man with great taste.I live in the south west of Australia with my cat, my books, and my music... but more books than anything else!
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Greetings! I've read most of Stephen Kings books in my life and really want to see what he reads in his spare time. It's amazing to think he reads at all considering how prolific he is. I'm 46 and live in Scotland, quite some way away from most of you guys.
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Hey there! I visited Scotland once. Beautiful country, great people! Yes, King says if you don't have time to read, you don't have time to write. He says he's always got 1 or 2 going in print, and one in audio. Pretty impressive, huh?
Welcome aboard!
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Aye it's impressive all right. They say everyone has a book in them but I don't seem to have the time...or skill, lol.
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After reading King's non-fiction book On Writing it was tempting to put pen to page, so to speak. He certainly gives a lot of tips on how to write well. Maybe in another life...
Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm from Calgary, AB and have been a SK fan since I was about ten years old and I read "Firestarter" which I bought for $1 at a small town corner store. Although I don't have a particular book in mind, I remember being pleased with books which I have seen him recommend or write a blurb on. I am excited to participate in group reads, and look forward to joining you all in December (I just did a brief scan of the upcoming read - looks great!)
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Yes, the Dec-Jan group read is going to be a big one. We just started Fieldwork, if you'd like to join in on that one. I've been reading it, and it's pretty good so far!
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Hello, I'm Julie and I'm from West Virginia. I've been one of Stephen King's constant readers for many years, and I decided to join this group because I'd like to discover some new authors. Some of my favorite King novels are The Stand (re-read it for the third or fourth time this summer), It, and the Dark Tower Series.
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Julie, So good to meet another King Fan.
We recently started Fieldwork by Mischa Berlinski. Please join us in the discussion.
Welcome, Looking forward to sharing good reads with you.
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Ooooooh! You listed 3 of my SK favs. I've read the original version of The Stand once or twice and same for the revised version. I've read It at least twice, and will read it again.
And.... OMG! I could never get tired of reading and reading The Dark Tower series of 7 starting with The Gunslinger. I laughed, I shivered, I chewed my nails off, I hung on the edge of my seat, and I cried my heart out.
The last time I read the Dark Tower series I read all the other SK books with known connections to the Dark Tower. I have a list I followed and it was real fun to revisit old friends and watch for those characters, events, places, things, sayings, etc., that have lead us all on the road to the Tower. Some people think that ALL SK stories are connected in some way, no matter how minor. A bit far-fetched, but I'm willing to believe on some level, because I'm crazy like that.
Anyway... I'm supposed to be welcoming you aboard! Thanks for joining us!
I love re-reading my favorites also, and I think all of the little (and large) connections between books are very cool. I'm re-reading Tommyknockers right now, just because I found it laying around and haven't read it since I was a teenager, and I was surprised to see a Talisman connection- definitely didn't remember that. Anyway, thanks for the welcome.
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I have a plan, for sometime in the distant future, to re-read all Stephen King's novels and short stories and make a list of characters, places, and things, etc. which are repeated in his books, especially his Dark Tower connections. A huge project... hmmm... wonder if I'll ever do it!?
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Hey, Mel! Welcome aboard. Most of us are avid Stephen King fans, so you will find many friends here! Feel free to join in on our new group discussion, Fieldwork. We will begin discussing it soon, when people have read enough of it to comment. The discussion threads are all set up!
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I'm Anita, I'm from Helsinki, Finland. Obviously I am a great fan of King's, but I must admit, my spouse is a bigger fan.:) I haven't even read all of his books yet, but I'm getting there! I too got into King as a teenager, then unfortunately for years I didn't read his stuff that much, but now I'm back to reading King again.Really enjoying this group! Looking forward to starting Fieldwork.
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Hello, Anita! Welcome to our group. What is it like in Helsinki, seasonal weather and such?
Glad to have another Stephen King fan with us. See you later in the Fieldwork discussions.
Debra
Hi Debra! The Autumn leaves are beautiful at the moment here in Helsinki. It's been raining quite a bit lately, but today was a bit brighter! Nice and crisp weather. :)
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