Wow thank you for letting me know, I don't want to clutter up the board though with quick posts but i'll try and make some good ones. Thanks!
What Are You Reading?
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I have read evrything that Michael McDowell has published (unless there are some non-de-plumes I don't know about, which there probably are). His Blackwater series (they came out in the '80's in installments, just like The Green Mile was published) is a wonderful story. King even gives a nod to it in The Talisman when he mentions the were-gator creatures at the part where Jack is crossing the Blasted Lands. The Amulet is one of his earlier works so it's at times a little juvenile to me, but The Elementals is great. I know that they have recently re-released his three book series called Jack & Susan In 1933, J & S in 1953 and J & S in 1913, which all feature the same two main characters, who stay the same age in each book, and follows their adventures in each time period as they try to solve a mystery in each book. Lots of good humor throughout! He also wrote mysteries under the name Nathan Aldyne, which features alot of the same characters in each book. The main character is a gay man who owns a bar in Boston and with his female sidekick they try to solve murders. Book titles are Slate, Cobalt, Vermilion and, I believe, one other. I HIGHLY recommend these as the storylines are great and there's lots of humorous dialogue going on. Did you know Michael wrote the screenplay for Beetlejuice? Make sure you don't accidently buy books under the the name Michael P. (Kube) McDowell- he writes sci-fi. Did you read Candles Burning? He died before he could finish it but his good friend Tabitha King was asked to and decided to finish it for him. I recommend anything that Michael has written! As for Tryon, I didn't read All That Glitters or Crowned Heads as I was more into his horror novels.
I just remembered that McDowell also used the name Axel Young for a couple of books. I liken them to King's 'Bachman' persona- they're rather nasty and grim.
Thanks! Lots of good info! I bought The Elementals, since it sounded most appealing to me. Will let you know what I think. I did know about Tabitha King finishing his last book. Very interesting. I also read he wrote the screenplay for Thinner. His books written as Nathan Aldyne sound interesting too. Thanks again!
I recommend you try thriftbooks.com for most of his books as almost all of them were paperback originals and are no longer in print (other than the Jack & Susan reprint ones, but they're kind of pricey).
Thanks for the suggestion. Right now I'll stick with what is available for Kindle, but that is good to know.
I'm still rereading Wolves of the Calla, but out that aside to read Mr. Mercedes. And, although I am thoroughly enjoying it, I've put it aside to read Finding Me by Michelle Knight. I haven't had a book grab me so tightly in a very long time. I hear her voice in the book. It's written the way she talks.
She actually makes reference to Stephen King. (Not comparing her experience to a King novel. Just mentioned that as a young girl she enjoyed reading his books.)
I do hope that writing this book was at least somewhat cathartic. Unlike the other girls, she didn't have family to help her.
She actually makes reference to Stephen King. (Not comparing her experience to a King novel. Just mentioned that as a young girl she enjoyed reading his books.)
I do hope that writing this book was at least somewhat cathartic. Unlike the other girls, she didn't have family to help her.
I just finished Finding Me last night on audio. Got it through librarything. I think her childlike and innocent personality is what really got her through this. Something she had to do from the time she was little. I wish her nothing but peace and happiness.
I didn't even think to check for an audio. I downloaded from the library site.
Have you ever heard Michelle talk? Either her appearance in court, or on the talk shows when she was promoting her book? Does the audio sound like her? I don't usually like audio books, but I did enjoy "I was born on a blue day" which is recorded to sound like Daniel Tammet, which IMO added so much to it.
Have you ever heard Michelle talk? Either her appearance in court, or on the talk shows when she was promoting her book? Does the audio sound like her? I don't usually like audio books, but I did enjoy "I was born on a blue day" which is recorded to sound like Daniel Tammet, which IMO added so much to it.
I have heard her talk and although she does not narrate her own book, the narrator they used had a very childlike way of talking too. Perfect to speak her words.
Thanks Dana Jean. I'm going to finish reading it, but I may give the audio a listen afterwards.
AND what did you think of the ending of River???????????
Finished Mr. Mercedes last night. I enjoyed it a lot and am looking forward to the next two.
Whatever you do, don't bring up the turtles.......DJ no likey-likey....
I read that ages ago. I don't remember details but I do remember loving the series.
Thanks for responding. I went ahead and bought The Elementals by the same author for my Kindle. So far I am loving it. Very good writing and the story is right up my alley.
Hey guys, sorry to jump in late, but I've just finished reading Bird Box by Josh Malerman. It was amazing - a first novel, beautifully written and unbelievably scary - definitely worth reading.
Now I'm waiting for my Hardback Mr Mercedes to arrive!!! (But I'm re-reading Gerald's Game meantime)
Claire
Now I'm waiting for my Hardback Mr Mercedes to arrive!!! (But I'm re-reading Gerald's Game meantime)
Claire
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