Which SK book have you read the most?

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Dana Jean

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I can't remember if there is a thread on this topic or not, but just got curious. Which Stephen King book have you read the most? How many times -- guess? And why?

Mine would be On Writing.

I have probably read that thing at least 4 or 5 times, and I have listened to the audio more, 8 or 9 times. You would think I would know it by heart by now, but my old head forgets, and I listen again and it's still great.

I love storytellers. I love authors. I would love to transport people the way they do. What a gift to give people!

Weigh in with yours?
 

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The Dark Tower series. I've lost count of how many times I've read the books and listened to the audio versions. There's just something about the way Roland is written...it's.....I don't know. The volume of everything, especially my own head, gets turned down when I'm reading or listening to The Dark Tower. It's calming and exciting at the same time. That doesn't make much sense I guess ....
 

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Probably 'Salem's Lot, but Drawing of the Three, Danse Macabre, and The Stand would be right up there, too. I've lost count on all four of those.
EXPLANATIONS:
-'Salem's Lot is a quick, action-filled, and heartfelt read--I can pick that one up anytime and finish it pretty quickly. Plus, it has vampires! And I love vampires!

-Drawing of the Three was my introduction to the Dark Tower. I'd never read anything like that mixture of fantasy, western, contemporary! I still haven't. I loved Roland from the beginning, probably because I've felt out of step with the world around me most of my life-he's my soulmate.

-Danse Macabre followed naturally from reading the introduction to Night Shift. That intro was the first time I'd felt that a writer was speaking to me. I was captivated. And then Danse Macabre came along, and it was the same guy, still speaking to me, but this time about all the creepy-crawly goodness that fed my heart and soul. It was funny, and informative, and folksy, and autobiographical, and now I want to pull that book out again.

-The Stand (original) took me three tries to get through the first 40 pages. I was probably too young to 'get' the very real fear and drama of the outbreak of the SuperFlu; that's an adult thing, I think. Once I got through it, though... man. It gave me so much to think about, in terms of family and fear and courage and sociology, even. God, I love that book. The reworking didn't float my boat, but the original cut owns my heart.
 

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Bag of Bones - 3 or 4 times. I really can't explain why that book is my favorite and speaks to me the way it does. The supernatural world mixed with the love story that transcended time on earth, is one reason.

Under the Dome - 2 or 3 times. The way SK created an entire town, community, internal and external problems and real people stepping up to be heroes...simply amazing. I was so blown away, I cried after finishing it the first two times. And the way SK wrote the drug and poverty aspect was so real.

On Writing - in its entirety, start to finish, maybe three times. Yet I continue to pick it up at least every so often and just read snippets. It was so personal, I always feel as if SK is sharing so much of himself in that book.
 

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I'd have to say The Gunslinger, followed by The Stand and 'Salem's Lot (my 1st King book and still my favorite!). The Gunslinger because every time a new Dark Tower book came out (I was one of those that had to wait years for the next installment back in the day!) I had to re-read Gunslinger before I would read the newest book. The Lot touches me because, well, it was my first plus I grew up in a small town in western Pennsylvania and I knew those people that lived in the Lot. King's description of small town life reverberated with me in so many ways. Plus, like skimom says up above me- it's got VAMPIRES!
 

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I'm pretty sure you all know mine...my copy of The Eyes of the Dragon is sunfaded and the spine is broken, lol. But, to be fair, I am only just reading most of the more well-known books for the first time now, so there could be a lot of re-reading for me in the future! I have a feeling 'Salem's Lot is going to be revisited every autumn from now on. It just sets the New England Halloween-y mood so perfectly.
 

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I've read IT 3 times. There are things I'll see in a show or a game, or read in a book that will make me think of IT and I'll think "Aw, I wanna read IT again". Plus, I freaking love it.

I've read 11.22.63 twice (and will again one day). Such a feel good book for the most part, I got the same feeling from joyland (which I will also read again one day).

I've always told myself that the dark towers are too long to reread while I still have others to read, but I think I'm kidding myself. I like roland and his reluctant acceptance of company, there is something funny in his social awkwardness, knowing that he needs companionship.

The last book I know that I will one day reread is the stand. It was too good not to enjoy again. I may even get to like franny next time.
 

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The Dark Tower series. I've lost count of how many times I've read the books and listened to the audio versions. There's just something about the way Roland is written...it's.....I don't know. The volume of everything, especially my own head, gets turned down when I'm reading or listening to The Dark Tower. It's calming and exciting at the same time. That doesn't make much sense I guess ....
You know, I totally get that. When I read a dark tower book I tend to zone out and almost hear the light wind I'm imagining in the visual landscape that the book creates in my mind.

I know I sound stoned - I'm not, honest.
 

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I am a chronic re-reader. There is no book that I own that I haven't read at least twice. For SK books that count is much higher. I'll go with...

The Talisman - I have worn out 2 paperbacks of this one. I was a kid when I found it and just identified with Jack and his travels. Wolf will always be my favorite character. There is no truer friend than he.

The Stand - I am one of those who prefers the longer version. I felt in the original cut that we missed too many details of the backstory (esp. with Franny and her mom and of course, the Kid, who is barely mentioned in the original).

Eyes of the Dragon - The best fairy tale ever written, just ahead of The Princess Bride.

I love hearing everyone's favorites! Good thread, DJ!
 

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IT – Don’t know for certain, but at least 5.
On writing – 3 or 4. It’s a horrible book and has turned me into a monster. SK needs to publish how to stop writing ASAP.
Dark Half – 3 or 4
Misery – 3
Firestarter – 3
Actually, there are a lot of 3’s a few 2’s, and even a couple of 1’s I don’t think I will ever revisit (Lisey’s Story, I’m looking at you).
I’ve read The Gunslinger 4 times, but that’s more circumstantial than anything. This should probably go in the controversial SK opinions thread, but I’m a bit ‘meh’ on the whole Dark Tower, certainly the early books in the series. I read Gunslinger so many times because I gave up on the series repeatedly and stayed away from it for years at a time, so I had to refresh my memory more than once before moving on to the next book.
 
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IT – Don’t know for certain, but at least 5.
On writing – 3 or 4. It’s a horrible book and has turned me into a monster. SK needs to publish how to stop writing ASAP.
Dark Half – 3 or 4
Misery – 3
Firestarter – 3
Actually, there are a lot of 3’s a few 2’s, and even a couple of 1’s I don’t think I will ever revisit (Lisey’s Story, I’m looking at you).
I’ve read The Gunslinger 4 times, but that’s more circumstantial than anything. This should probably go in the controversial SK opinions thread, but I’m a bit ‘meh’ on the whole Dark Tower, certainly the early books in the series. I read Gunslinger so many times because I gave up on the series repeatedly and stayed away from it for years at a time, so I had to refresh my memory more than once before moving on to the next book.

I've read The Gunslinger the most often too because I read it when it was first published and then had to keep refreshing my memory as the sequels were released. Besides The Gunslinger, I've read The Stand the most often.