I love It. I read it when I was really young and scared the shit out of me.
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I like just about all of them (with the exception of just a few). Right off the top of my head....
Different Seasons
Misery
Hearts in Atlantis
On Writing
I'm still reading "Under the Dome" (unfortunately I'm right in the middle of, like, 10 different books) and enjoying it. I also began reading the Dark Half series earlier this year (currently reading Waste Lands) and really enjoying it. Not sure what took me so long to begin reading this series but glad that I have.
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I love It. I read it when I was really young and scared the shit out of me.
I cannot freakin'
BELIEVE I forgot about
It!
Absolutely righteous call, my friend.
I even have the lousy,
made-for-TV miniseries starring
the likes of
John Ritter,
Harry Anderson,
that dude from the Waltons,
+ Tim Curry as Pennywise!
Cheers.
'Cause you don't give blood and take it back again.
I've got major love for all his Bachman works too - The Long Road is probably one of the creepiest books I've ever read and definitely one of my favorites!
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I've got major love for all his Bachman works too - The Long Road is probably one of the creepiest books I've ever read and definitely one of my favorites!
This one is severely underrated, in my opinion. A great read!
There's also another Dark Tower book called "The Wind through the Keyhole" coming out early next year, in March or April I think. I know they moved it up a month. It takes place between DT IV and V.
There's also another Dark Tower book called "The Wind through the Keyhole" coming out early next year, in March or April I think. I know they moved it up a month. It takes place between DT IV and V.
I can't wait for this!! I'm still on pins and needles about the movie/show/screen version. I really really wish it would be picked up by like HBO or Showtime.
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I have it on order from Amazon and it should be here in the next few days. bad timing on my part because I am about 400 or so pages into Under the Dome so I won't be able to crack into the new one for a little bit.
I have it on order from Amazon and it should be here in the next few days. bad timing on my part because I am about 400 or so pages into Under the Dome so I won't be able to crack into the new one for a little bit.
I pre-ordered it so I'm hoping to get it sometime this week. I'm in the middle of the PJ20 book so I won't be able to start 11/22/63 until then, I better hustle up!
What do you think of Under the Dome so far? I just read that Showtime picked it up!!!
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I have it on order from Amazon and it should be here in the next few days. bad timing on my part because I am about 400 or so pages into Under the Dome so I won't be able to crack into the new one for a little bit.
I picked it up and about 40 pages in. Enjoying it so far!
I have it on order from Amazon and it should be here in the next few days. bad timing on my part because I am about 400 or so pages into Under the Dome so I won't be able to crack into the new one for a little bit.
I pre-ordered it so I'm hoping to get it sometime this week. I'm in the middle of the PJ20 book so I won't be able to start 11/22/63 until then, I better hustle up!
What do you think of Under the Dome so far? I just read that Showtime picked it up!!!
Loving it. The characters are amazing and all have very interesting storylines. I can easily see this being a mini series due to the detailed storylines. I am about 1/3 of the way through it and I think only 2 days have passed in the book. It's pretty crazy. A page-turner for sure.
I have it on order from Amazon and it should be here in the next few days. bad timing on my part because I am about 400 or so pages into Under the Dome so I won't be able to crack into the new one for a little bit.
I pre-ordered it so I'm hoping to get it sometime this week. I'm in the middle of the PJ20 book so I won't be able to start 11/22/63 until then, I better hustle up!
What do you think of Under the Dome so far? I just read that Showtime picked it up!!!
Loving it. The characters are amazing and all have very interesting storylines. I can easily see this being a mini series due to the detailed storylines. I am about 1/3 of the way through it and I think only 2 days have passed in the book. It's pretty crazy. A page-turner for sure.
Yeah it reads really fast. I remember in the author's note at the end, King said he consciously worked on keeping the pace up. It reads faster than his other books which is good because it is effing long!
My favorite is Salem's Lot, although honorable mentions go to Pet Sematery, the Shining, and the Green Mile. I still am terrified by Salem's Lot. The Stand is awesome too, but damn long.
I'm a bit nervous...it's one of my favorite books and we all know what movies do to SK novels. I'm really excited to see the painting though. I was actually at a hotel once and I swear in our hotel room there was a painting that came straight from the book...I kept waiting for it to move!!!
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I'm a bit nervous...it's one of my favorite books and we all know what movies do to SK novels. I'm really excited to see the painting though. I was actually at a hotel once and I swear in our hotel room there was a painting that came straight from the book...I kept waiting for it to move!!!
Underrated book for sure.
I'll keep my hopes up. But yes, sadly the movie industry has failed miserably when it comes to adapting his books, especially the horror stories. Sometimes things that sound cool on the page don't translate very well.
I am really looking forward to Bag of Bones on AMC. That is one of my favorites.
Shawshank Redemption
Stand By Me
The Green Mile
1408
There have been some good ones. I wish they would remake a few like Pet Sematary. Handled correctly, that would be a very effective film.
I've noticed too that some of the best translations of his work come from short stories - I've always thought that Stand By Me and Shawshank were the absolute best adaptations. There's not a lot of pop for Apt Pupil, but I do think they did a really great job with that too. (When he put that SS uniform on and started marching I got goosebumps everywhere!) With his novels, it's like there's too much to fit into 2 1/2 hours so readers get disappointed. Of course The Stand and It were great as miniseries, and they may look cheesy now but that was the technology they had to work with when they were filmed. HBO and Showtime really seem like the right places to put on DT and Under the Dome so I do have high expectations for those. I would love to see more adaptations of his short stories - The Monkey and Survivor Type come to mind.
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no question.
I remember enjoying his novellas
+ short stories as well;
Dolan's Cadillac
is a particular favourite.
Cheers.
Duma Key
Under the Dome
Misery
Desperation
Insomnia
Looking forward to 11/22/63.
I love It. I read it when I was really young and scared the shit out of me.
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Adelaide 2003
Adelaide 2006 night 1
Adelaide 2006 night 2
Adelaide 2009
Melbourne 2009
Christchurch NZ 2009
Eddie Vedder, Adelaide 2011
PJ20 USA 2011 night 1
PJ20 USA 2011 night 2
Adelaide BIG DAY OUT 2014
Different Seasons
Misery
Hearts in Atlantis
On Writing
I'm still reading "Under the Dome" (unfortunately I'm right in the middle of, like, 10 different books) and enjoying it. I also began reading the Dark Half series earlier this year (currently reading Waste Lands) and really enjoying it. Not sure what took me so long to begin reading this series but glad that I have.
BELIEVE I forgot about
It!
Absolutely righteous call, my friend.
I even have the lousy,
made-for-TV miniseries starring
the likes of
John Ritter,
Harry Anderson,
that dude from the Waltons,
+ Tim Curry as Pennywise!
Cheers.
This one is severely underrated, in my opinion. A great read!
I can't wait for this!! I'm still on pins and needles about the movie/show/screen version. I really really wish it would be picked up by like HBO or Showtime.
I have it on order from Amazon and it should be here in the next few days. bad timing on my part because I am about 400 or so pages into Under the Dome so I won't be able to crack into the new one for a little bit.
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I pre-ordered it so I'm hoping to get it sometime this week. I'm in the middle of the PJ20 book so I won't be able to start 11/22/63 until then, I better hustle up!
What do you think of Under the Dome so far? I just read that Showtime picked it up!!!
I picked it up and about 40 pages in. Enjoying it so far!
Dark Tower going to HBO, Under the Dome going to Showtime, Bag of Bones next month, and now Rose Madder coming to the big screen!
http://www.slashfilm.com/stephen-king-rose-madder-set-screen/
Loving it. The characters are amazing and all have very interesting storylines. I can easily see this being a mini series due to the detailed storylines. I am about 1/3 of the way through it and I think only 2 days have passed in the book. It's pretty crazy. A page-turner for sure.
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5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
Yeah it reads really fast. I remember in the author's note at the end, King said he consciously worked on keeping the pace up. It reads faster than his other books which is good because it is effing long!
Rose madder
Lisey's story
Eyes of the dragon
Dolores claiborene
awesome news!!!
can't wait to read the new one!
my favorite: The Stand
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Wow, Rose Madder. How is that going to work out?
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Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
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OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
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MTL-9/15/05, OTT-9/16/05
PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
HTFD-6/27/08
ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
I'm a bit nervous...it's one of my favorite books and we all know what movies do to SK novels. I'm really excited to see the painting though. I was actually at a hotel once and I swear in our hotel room there was a painting that came straight from the book...I kept waiting for it to move!!!
I got it. About 60 pages in. Things just starting to heat up.
going to pick it up this weekend...can't wait! it'll be nice to read something other than a textbook.
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Underrated book for sure.
I'll keep my hopes up. But yes, sadly the movie industry has failed miserably when it comes to adapting his books, especially the horror stories. Sometimes things that sound cool on the page don't translate very well.
I am really looking forward to Bag of Bones on AMC. That is one of my favorites.
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PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
HTFD-6/27/08
ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
I am getting it tomorrow.
Stephen King was in Dallas last night for a speaking engagement but it was sold out. He is in a Dallas suburb tonight and that is sold out too.
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CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
HTFD-6/27/08
ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
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OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
Shawshank Redemption
Stand By Me
The Green Mile
1408
There have been some good ones. I wish they would remake a few like Pet Sematary. Handled correctly, that would be a very effective film.
BOS-9/28/04,9/29/04,6/28/08,6/30/08, 9/5/16, 9/7/16, 9/2/18
MTL-9/15/05, OTT-9/16/05
PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
HTFD-6/27/08
ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
I've noticed too that some of the best translations of his work come from short stories - I've always thought that Stand By Me and Shawshank were the absolute best adaptations. There's not a lot of pop for Apt Pupil, but I do think they did a really great job with that too. (When he put that SS uniform on and started marching I got goosebumps everywhere!) With his novels, it's like there's too much to fit into 2 1/2 hours so readers get disappointed. Of course The Stand and It were great as miniseries, and they may look cheesy now but that was the technology they had to work with when they were filmed. HBO and Showtime really seem like the right places to put on DT and Under the Dome so I do have high expectations for those. I would love to see more adaptations of his short stories - The Monkey and Survivor Type come to mind.