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Lundahl

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Hi guys! I'm new here, not exactly sure where to start. I am 26 years old(probably one of the youngest on the board), and ever since I read The Shining as a freshman in college I've been HOOKED on Stephen King novels. I've always been more of a non-fiction reader(mainly sports stories/biographies and psychological-type books), in fact the only other fiction author I've ever enjoyed was Dean Patterson(and Richard Bachman, of course).

I've always liked weird types of stories. RL Stine did it for me as a child. I attempted reading It and Cujo as a teenager, but was so involved with sports and other extracurriculars that I couldn't read all that much and didn't finish them. I did, however, read Dreamcatcher and Green Mile in high school, and was fascinated with King's story telling. As a freshman in college, I started riding bikes and walking on the treadmills in the rec center for 45-60 minutes at a time because I've always been a bit of a fitness nut. I hated studying while exercising and could only listen to so much sports talk radio, so I decided to try to find a good book. After loving Dreamcatcher and the Green Mile so much, I went for another book-to-movie story, The Shining. I read it from cover to cover in just a few sittings, and since then I've read multiple SK books every year since.

Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Shining, The Stand, The Long Walk, Firestarter, Running Man, Christine, the Talisman, Gerald's Game, Insomnia, Rose Madder, the Green Mile, Bag of Bones, the Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Dreamcatcher, Black House, From a Buick 8, Cell, Under the Dome, Joyland, and Doctor Sleep were all FANTASTIC reads(Under the Dome, Girl who Loved Tom Gordon, and Firestarter are my 2017 reads). I also read Desperation and the Dead Zone, but don't remember much from those, meaning I wasn't that into them. The only book that I flat out didn't like, but made myself finish, was the first Dark Tower. I might eventually give the second one a try to see if Roland can reel me in, but not until I knock out some of the others.

Also, I'm a strength and conditioning coach from the southeastern US, I was once offered a job at the University of Maine 2 years ago. I literally almost accepted the job just so I might have a chance to meet SK at some point. Unfortunately the pay was bad and I hate the cold. Anyways, this is my story!

What novel have I missed out on so far? Taking suggestions for my next Amazon purchase!
 

GNTLGNT

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...what is this "exercise" of which he speaks???....
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not_nadine

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HI and welcome. May I strongly suggest when you are ready, go back to the DT journey and read the second book. My guess is you will be hooked. It is a life changing journey. Many had found the first book a difficult read, went to the seconded and completed the journey. 11/22/63 and Lisey's Story are also good for future reads.

Yes, as Spidey said. 'The Drawing of the Three' The second book. After that, you will be a goner in Roland's worlds. You will scream, cry - and start confusing your friends and family with your speech as the journey rolls on.

I had trouble with the first book as well.

Welcome to the boards, Sai.
 
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Neesy

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Hi guys! I'm new here, not exactly sure where to start. I am 26 years old(probably one of the youngest on the board), and ever since I read The Shining as a freshman in college I've been HOOKED on Stephen King novels. I've always been more of a non-fiction reader(mainly sports stories/biographies and psychological-type books), in fact the only other fiction author I've ever enjoyed was Dean Patterson(and Richard Bachman, of course).

I've always liked weird types of stories. RL Stine did it for me as a child. I attempted reading It and Cujo as a teenager, but was so involved with sports and other extracurriculars that I couldn't read all that much and didn't finish them. I did, however, read Dreamcatcher and Green Mile in high school, and was fascinated with King's story telling. As a freshman in college, I started riding bikes and walking on the treadmills in the rec center for 45-60 minutes at a time because I've always been a bit of a fitness nut. I hated studying while exercising and could only listen to so much sports talk radio, so I decided to try to find a good book. After loving Dreamcatcher and the Green Mile so much, I went for another book-to-movie story, The Shining. I read it from cover to cover in just a few sittings, and since then I've read multiple SK books every year since.

Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Shining, The Stand, The Long Walk, Firestarter, Running Man, Christine, the Talisman, Gerald's Game, Insomnia, Rose Madder, the Green Mile, Bag of Bones, the Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Dreamcatcher, Black House, From a Buick 8, Cell, Under the Dome, Joyland, and Doctor Sleep were all FANTASTIC reads(Under the Dome, Girl who Loved Tom Gordon, and Firestarter are my 2017 reads). I also read Desperation and the Dead Zone, but don't remember much from those, meaning I wasn't that into them. The only book that I flat out didn't like, but made myself finish, was the first Dark Tower. I might eventually give the second one a try to see if Roland can reel me in, but not until I knock out some of the others.

Also, I'm a strength and conditioning coach from the southeastern US, I was once offered a job at the University of Maine 2 years ago. I literally almost accepted the job just so I might have a chance to meet SK at some point. Unfortunately the pay was bad and I hate the cold. Anyways, this is my story!

What novel have I missed out on so far? Taking suggestions for my next Amazon purchase!
Hi and Welcome - I read The Wind Through the Keyhole before I read any of the other Dark Tower books and found it to be quite enjoyable.

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If you havn't read The Colorado Kid, you might give it a try. It isn't a favorite among many SK fans - probably because there isn't much of a story to it, but I really liked it. The mood of the story was somehow comforting. I didn't read it when it was first published so I had to order a used copy from Amazon.

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mal

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Hi Lundahl, I've found that rereads of previous books I read in the past are just as enjoyable. As others say, it is worth it to keep on with the Tower. It gets exponentially better. Personally, I found the first book to be quite enjoyable, the endless slog through heat and discomfort made me feel the barrenness of the desert he was travelling in. Welcome and all the best, mal.
 
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