What Are You Reading?

[Doc Creed]

So, not something that I'm going to read but I was at Hastings today and a female stranger asked me what I thought she should read as she was starting a new position at her work and knew she was going to have some time to do some type of reading. She asked me what kind of books I liked to read and of course I mentioned Steve and she said that she had never read a King book (!!!!) and what would be the best for her. She said many of her patients and co-workers from 'all walks of life and different backgrounds had mentioned King books to her. I at first picked out Joyland and explained that it wasn't horror and that she would probably need a Kleenex or two after she finished it. Then I changed my mind and grabbed a paperback of Delores Claiborne! I told her a brief synopsis ands she thanked me and walked to the counter to pay for it. Maybe she'll become a hard-core King addict like me?

Great choice, KRF. While employed with the library, I used to love the challenge of leading non-King readers to his work. Dolores Claiborne, Lisey's Story (only to the adventurous and sophisticated reader), Cujo, and The Green Mile. Depending on the person asking (and their reading likes and dislikes) it can vary in what I'd recommend. That's so cool. Has that happened to you before?

 

[skimom2]

So, not something that I'm going to read but I was at Hastings today and a female stranger asked me what I thought she should read as she was starting a new position at her work and knew she was going to have some time to do some type of reading. She asked me what kind of books I liked to read and of course I mentioned Steve and she said that she had never read a King book (!!!!) and what would be the best for her. She said many of her patients and co-workers from 'all walks of life and different backgrounds had mentioned King books to her. I at first picked out Joyland and explained that it wasn't horror and that she would probably need a Kleenex or two after she finished it. Then I changed my mind and grabbed a paperback of Delores Claiborne! I told her a brief synopsis ands she thanked me and walked to the counter to pay for it. Maybe she'll become a hard-core King addict like me?

Good choices for a newbie!

 

[danie]

Just finished rereading Gerald's Game. I had read it for the first time about 12 years ago. It was the book that brought me back to King after not reading his books since I was a young adult. That's one of the reasons it's my favorite King book, but as I reread the thing, I was reminded that that's not the only reason.

Picture a 52-year-old woman who's scared to turn the light off in her own bedroom because

Spoiler

she's afraid a white-faced creature with "rapt eyes" will be standing in the corner by the bureau, holding out his case of rings and finger bones. When she finally is able to turn the light off, she keeps her eyes tightly shut so she won't even be tempted to look in that corner.

I kept thinking, "How can words on a page really make me feel this scared?" That's Stephen King...the reason we all keep reading his books, the reason he's the master, the reason I cried when I saw him walk out on stage at the Ryman, the ONLY reason I would ever consider getting remarried.

Stephen King rocks.

 

[Arcadevere]

My insights of John Grisham's Rogue Lawyer in Part 1 out of 6 of book
(I delayed to start the reading because of numerous problems in school, that includes additional fees and change of curriculum)

Spoiler: SERIOUSLY

1. Atty. Sebastian Rudd is surely going to have a place and added to my collection of Ficitonal character boys. His character was Amazing and full of Self-Confidence and i like it.
2. I am willing to bet that there's only few Lawyers in the world that has a very strong sense of righteousness as same as Atty. Rudd *cough*
3. The serious and light-feeling scenes of this Part was well-balanced. If the heavy scene comes to an end, it would be followed by light scenes and (sometimes, funny, because of Atty. Rudd's sarcasm). And for me, it was so balanced
4. And lastly, Atty. Rudd's 1st narration is full of sarcasm and his strongful opinions about and against the jury and judge, and you could see how much he hates liars in his Narrations. That adds to the whole strong mood of the part 1.

(I said before i start reading that the sypnosis is the reason why i like this, and by part 1, it says i'm going to like this. Need to continue reading )

 

[skimom2]

Just finished rereading Gerald's Game. I had read it for the first time about 12 years ago. It was the book that brought me back to King after not reading his books since I was a young adult. That's one of the reasons it's my favorite King book, but as I reread the thing, I was reminded that that's not the only reason.

Picture a 52-year-old woman who's scared to turn the light off in her own bedroom because

Spoiler

she's afraid a white-faced creature with "rapt eyes" will be standing in the corner by the bureau, holding out his case of rings and finger bones. When she finally is able to turn the light off, she keeps her eyes tightly shut so she won't even be tempted to look in that corner.

I kept thinking, "How can words on a page really make me feel this scared?" That's Stephen King...the reason we all keep reading his books, the reason he's the master, the reason I cried when I saw him walk out on stage at the Ryman, the ONLY reason I would ever consider getting remarried.

Stephen King rocks.

The Space Cowboy and Mr. Flip are the two scariest things he's invented. I can't even think about either at bed time (and here I am, thinking about both of them )

 

[danie]

The Space Cowboy and Mr. Flip are the two scariest things he's invented. I can't even think about either at bed time (and here I am, thinking about both of them )

Yeah, here it is 1:30 AM, and I'm still coming up with excuses for not going to bed just yet...

 

[Haunted]

So, not something that I'm going to read but I was at Hastings today and a female stranger asked me what I thought she should read as she was starting a new position at her work and knew she was going to have some time to do some type of reading. She asked me what kind of books I liked to read and of course I mentioned Steve and she said that she had never read a King book (!!!!) and what would be the best for her. She said many of her patients and co-workers from 'all walks of life and different backgrounds had mentioned King books to her. I at first picked out Joyland and explained that it wasn't horror and that she would probably need a Kleenex or two after she finished it. Then I changed my mind and grabbed a paperback of Delores Claiborne! I told her a brief synopsis ands she thanked me and walked to the counter to pay for it. Maybe she'll become a hard-core King addict like me?

Great choices!! Shawshank Redemption came to my mind. Maybe a book of Mr. King's short stories, as most times they are a mix. and have an appeal to most all tastes would be a good suggestion. I am just thinking if someone were to ask me to recommend a good read but was not a horror fan maybe that would be the way to go. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Still think you made a new fan with your suggestions!!!

 

[Haunted]

Thank you ma'am. Bad ankle from an injury back in 1999. One who knows his ankle is weak should not step off the carport at a full stride walk onto the grass while taking the trash out AND...while wearing house slippers that offer no ankle support whatsoever. One should also remember his age while doing so and that he doesn't heal as fast as he once did. I'm such an idiot sometimes I need charts and graphs to demonstrate it. At first I thought someone had shot me because the "POP" sound was loud enough to qualify as a small caliber rifle shot...lol, but then I just realized it was my ankle turning over....final score was two fractures on the left side of my ankle. My son was very supportive and only laughed intermittently while I was picking out a cane to help me walk around for a few weeks while it heals..lol

Oh, my dear, two fractures!!! And tell your son, he'd better keep his snarky distance as your cane allows you a greater reach! You take care, you hear? Two fractures?? Sheesh ((((ghost19))))

 

[Haunted]

Agree wholeheartedly about EOW ;my copy of The Freedom of the Mask is on the top of my TBR pile! I am now reading City of Mirrors and The Fireman and am pleasantly surprised by both!! so far

Finished City of Mirrors and The Fireman and was very glad I took the leap! With the Cronin book, I cannot help wondering what that second book was all about! When I finished Mr. Hill's book I thought I may have to consider myself a fan.

 

[ghost19]

Oh, my dear, two fractures!!! And tell your son, he'd better keep his snarky distance as your cane allows you a greater reach! You take care, you hear? Two fractures?? Sheesh ((((ghost19))))

It absolutely does. I went with a pair of crutches instead...even longer reach....

 

[Haunted]

It absolutely does. I went with a pair of crutches instead...even longer reach....

Plus if used correctly, crutches will build up the pecs!!!

 

[kingricefan]

Great choice, KRF. While employed with the library, I used to love the challenge of leading non-King readers to his work. Dolores Claiborne, Lisey's Story (only to the adventurous and sophisticated reader), Cujo, and The Green Mile. Depending on the person asking (and their reading likes and dislikes) it can vary in what I'd recommend. That's so cool. Has that happened to you before?

This is the first time I've ever had anyone approach me in a bookstore. I thought she'd cringe when I mentioned Steve's name, but she didn't so I just went on ahead and did what needed to be done.

 

[kingricefan]

Great choices!! Shawshank Redemption came to my mind. Maybe a book of Mr. King's short stories, as most times they are a mix. and have an appeal to most all tastes would be a good suggestion. I am just thinking if someone were to ask me to recommend a good read but was not a horror fan maybe that would be the way to go. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Still think you made a new fan with your suggestions!!!

I always figure in the back of my mind that everyone in the world has seen Shawshank and/or The Green Mile, so I don't usually mention those two unless someone says that they don't like King's books, then I hit them with the old 'Did you ever see........' thing, just to blow their minds.

 

[ghost19]

Plus if used correctly, crutches will build up the pecs!!!

According to my son, they also make excellent pretend Star Wars laser rifles.....weird kid...lol

 

[do1you9love?]

According to my son, they also make excellent pretend Star Wars laser rifles.....weird kid...lol

Haha! We'd do this in my family too! Hope you are up and at'em again soon!

 

[Mr Nobody]

According to my son, they also make excellent pretend Star Wars laser rifles.....weird kid...lol

My dad had a motorbike accident and ended up with an adjustable metal walking stick for a while, back when I was a kid.
I used to unclip the bottom part and walk around pretending to be a Dalek.

On topic, I'm currently reading nothing, having just finished The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. I'm not really sure what I'm in the mood for next. I may get hold of Joe's The Fireman and see what that's like.

 

[Haunted]

I am reading Fellside by M.R. Carey, Disappearance at Devil's Rock by Paul Tremblay and Call the Midwife, Book 2: Shadows of the Workhouse. I am enjoying all three, they are very different, although two books appear to have ghosts as main characters!

 

[carrie's younger brother]

Just finished rereading Gerald's Game. I had read it for the first time about 12 years ago. It was the book that brought me back to King after not reading his books since I was a young adult. That's one of the reasons it's my favorite King book, but as I reread the thing, I was reminded that that's not the only reason.

Picture a 52-year-old woman who's scared to turn the light off in her own bedroom because

Spoiler

she's afraid a white-faced creature with "rapt eyes" will be standing in the corner by the bureau, holding out his case of rings and finger bones. When she finally is able to turn the light off, she keeps her eyes tightly shut so she won't even be tempted to look in that corner.

I kept thinking, "How can words on a page really make me feel this scared?" That's Stephen King...the reason we all keep reading his books, the reason he's the master, the reason I cried when I saw him walk out on stage at the Ryman, the ONLY reason I would ever consider getting remarried.

Stephen King rocks.

I am right there with you danie!

Spoiler

The Space Cowboy freaks the sh*t out of me!

 

[OldDarth]

Freedom of the Mask - Book #6 in the Matthew Corbett series - by Robert McCammon

This is one helluva of a page turner with Corbett in London going through hell, finding his friends there, and then forced to leave them behind.

The intrigue and action rarely abate and McCammon teases the possibility of joyful reunions throughout the bulk of the story only to masterfully turn them into heart breaking ones.

Freedom of the Mask is populated with great characters - heroic, evil, and those forced to make hard choices to survive.

Corbett is put through the grinder in this one and is left allied with his arch-nemesis to undertake a desperate mission.

The stakes were high in this one and are set higher for book seven and Corbett is poised to sink even lower as he becomes the very thing he detests.

A rousing adventure. Bring on the next book!

 

[Haunted]

Freedom of the Mask - Book #6 in the Matthew Corbett series - by Robert McCammon

This is one helluva of a page turner with Corbett in London going through hell, finding his friends there, and then forced to leave them behind.

The intrigue and action rarely abate and McCammon teases the possibility of joyful reunions throughout the bulk of the story only to masterfully turn them into heart breaking ones.

Freedom of the Mask is populated with great characters - heroic, evil, and those forced to make hard choices to survive.

Corbett is put through the grinder in this one and is left allied with his arch-nemesis to undertake a desperate mission.

The stakes were high in this one and are set higher for book seven and Corbett is poised to sink even lower as he becomes the very thing he detests.

A rousing adventure. Bring on the next book!

I've got my copy ready to read when I have exhausted my reserve list at the library. Cannot wait, thank you for your words!!