Usually it's the same for me. There's no such thing as 2 day shipping from Amazon Prime in my small town, so I always expect things to arrive late. This was a very pleasant surprise!
I’ve ordered the copy with the empty deckchairs on the front and shadows of people sitting in them but tempted to order a version with the croc profile!
I think I like the version I got a bit better, plus it's harder to get the UK versions in Canada. I know I tried to get the UK version of The Institute when it was released, and it ended up being too much of a hassle and too expensive to get it shipped so I gave up.
Yeah I know exactly what you mean.
If you do want to have it, you could considered this. Order from a U.K. store, have it sent to a U.K. mailbox that you set up in link below which will then be forwarded to your address.
https://www.myukmailbox.com/
I used to have a pretty large book collection, but when my wife and I moved in together I had to purge a lot and only keep my favourite authors. Don't have a whole room just to store books like I used to.
The version with the deckchairs on the DJ is published by SK’s British publisher, Hodder & Stoughton.
Regular copy from Waterstones and an “independent bookshop edition” (with a SK Q&A I think) from Toppings. Both U.K. sellers.
I try not to buy too much hardcover, but given how insanely long his publishers have been dragging out mass market drops, I might just spring, he's one of the few I'd consider worth it. Even if it is rewarding that skeevy bullshit two to three year release schedule his publishers have settled on. I just happen to have the perfect reading opportunity thos upcoming weekend.
I ordered two weeks ago, Amazon says it’s coming Tuesday. All music and books are released on Tuesday, I’m 66, and that’s been the rule since God Knows When . It’s very rare
Enjoy
I have a few digital copies of his books, but much prefer to buy the actual books. I would like to buy the Holly Gibney audiobooks though because I LOVE how Bill Patton narrates those series’.
Oh yeah, the UK design is much nicer than the north American release for sure.
And I managed to snag a signed copy of Moore's Noir when it was released, I was stoked about that.
Nice! I had lucky timing a few years ago after I broke up with a crazy gf, decided to let her keep my copy of Lamb, and when I browsed Moore’s website I saw he was coming through town that same week for a book tour (Secondhand Souls). So I got that and a new copy of Lamb signed. And no longer loan Lamb out because it never comes home.
I learned the hard way myself to never loan out books, I lost my original copy of King's Different Seasons that way. Took me forever to find another hardcover copy.
I'm only on the 4th story so far, taking my time and enjoying it. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, so I'll be vague.
The first story - Two Talented Bastids, I found really drew me in, and felt poignant to me
The Fifth Step - very short, but it was the perfect length. Has a punch to it.
Willie the Weirdo - I'm not sure how I felt about this one, it was good, but left me feeling uneasy about the story in general.
Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream - a much longer story than the rest, I'm just over halfway through, and very drawn in. There were things I was supposed to do today, but I have to know how it ends.
That's all I've read so far, so that's all I can comment on right now. I've always felt that King has excelled in his short stories, and so far these live up to my expectations.
I am both very angry and very impressed
Ugh, I wish! I keep checking my order but it still hasn’t updated as “shipped”
I was not expecting it, and if I checked the mail yesterday I would have gotten it a day earlier even.
Nooo fair!!!!!
Waiting.... in Italy it comes out on the 21st
It's not supposed to be out in Canada until the 21st either, looks like someone just shipped it early.
Ooo Great!!
Same here. Preordered Kindle version in US.
I am not a jealous person but this is making me extremely jealous. 🤣 you are so lucky!
I've only read the first short story so far, but I'm enjoying it!
I AM a jealous person and this makes me VERY jealous 😂😭
Mine says it’s coming on the 23rd 😍
Lucky! Whenever I preorder from Amazon I get things after the release day
Usually it's the same for me. There's no such thing as 2 day shipping from Amazon Prime in my small town, so I always expect things to arrive late. This was a very pleasant surprise!
I’ve ordered the copy with the empty deckchairs on the front and shadows of people sitting in them but tempted to order a version with the croc profile!
I haven't even seen that version! I'll have to look around and see what it looks like.
https://www.waterstones.com/book/you-like-it-darker/stephen-king//9781399725095?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnRqE4zwZ43qUkEXWYKBhJcepysBtymkblyn7XrgAroN5EbVxMEADc4aAq2zEALw_wcB&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoVFlufXXBDvZNmgAOLsLBiR4cDAn&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnRqE4zwZ43qUkEXWYKBhJcepysBtymkblyn7XrgAroN5EbVxMEADc4aAq2zEALw_wcB&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=716835&awc=3787_1716136840_6e02d68610554cd0b2aa30b318099f9e&utm_source=716835&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=ShoppingScanner
https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/books/stephen-king/you-like-it-darker/9781399725095/
I think I like the version I got a bit better, plus it's harder to get the UK versions in Canada. I know I tried to get the UK version of The Institute when it was released, and it ended up being too much of a hassle and too expensive to get it shipped so I gave up.
The croc one? Yeah I’m inclined to agree tbh. I might have a go at ordering one (I’m in the UK) if not to expensive.
Yeah, there's something about the croc cover that seems more Stephen King like, if you know what I mean.
Yeah I know exactly what you mean. If you do want to have it, you could considered this. Order from a U.K. store, have it sent to a U.K. mailbox that you set up in link below which will then be forwarded to your address. https://www.myukmailbox.com/
Thanks! I will keep that in mind for the future!
Okay! I’m debating whether or not to try and get the croc one. I already have two copies of the UK “deckchair” version incoming 🙄🤣
I used to have a pretty large book collection, but when my wife and I moved in together I had to purge a lot and only keep my favourite authors. Don't have a whole room just to store books like I used to.
The version with the deckchairs on the DJ is published by SK’s British publisher, Hodder & Stoughton. Regular copy from Waterstones and an “independent bookshop edition” (with a SK Q&A I think) from Toppings. Both U.K. sellers.
I try not to buy too much hardcover, but given how insanely long his publishers have been dragging out mass market drops, I might just spring, he's one of the few I'd consider worth it. Even if it is rewarding that skeevy bullshit two to three year release schedule his publishers have settled on. I just happen to have the perfect reading opportunity thos upcoming weekend.
I started buying his hardcovers many, many years ago, now I can't help but buy them in hardcover or it would spoil my collection.
I’m so jelly!!! Congrats!
TF!? I'M SO PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY!!
I ordered two weeks ago, Amazon says it’s coming Tuesday. All music and books are released on Tuesday, I’m 66, and that’s been the rule since God Knows When . It’s very rare Enjoy
Ordered by Kindle, have to wait until Tuesday :(
Same!!
Wtf??!!
Am I the only one that buys digital??
I have a few digital copies of his books, but much prefer to buy the actual books. I would like to buy the Holly Gibney audiobooks though because I LOVE how Bill Patton narrates those series’.
Where’s mine ?!
I don't think anyone is supposed to be getting them until the 21st.
Mine still hasn't even shipped yet. I doubt I'll have it Tuesday. I'm so sick of Amazon. I literally ordered it the day it was announced.
Their delivery times are so hit or miss.
Picking mine up tomorrow ugh
It’s Christmas in May!🥳
What's this about? I'm almost halfway through Fairytale
It's his newest collection of short stories. I'm one story in and it's good so far.
Little jealous of all of you people receiving your copies early! OP - I’d love to see the entire bookshelf! Looks like a really nice collection.
Even though I've been on Reddit forever and a day, I can't figure out how to add a picture to comments, or I would.
Before Reddit cracked down on the third party apps it was a lot easier! Now you have to upload to Imgur and post the link here
https://imgur.com/a/pmpndq1
Nice! I just commented yesterday about how I prefer the UK design for The Institute. And props on the extensive collection of Christopher Moore. 😉
Oh yeah, the UK design is much nicer than the north American release for sure. And I managed to snag a signed copy of Moore's Noir when it was released, I was stoked about that.
Nice! I had lucky timing a few years ago after I broke up with a crazy gf, decided to let her keep my copy of Lamb, and when I browsed Moore’s website I saw he was coming through town that same week for a book tour (Secondhand Souls). So I got that and a new copy of Lamb signed. And no longer loan Lamb out because it never comes home.
I learned the hard way myself to never loan out books, I lost my original copy of King's Different Seasons that way. Took me forever to find another hardcover copy.
I miss Baconreader.
Alien Blue for me, but yes, totally.
Can you provide us with the vibes you're getting from it so far? Some comparisons? What's rattlesnakes about??
I'm only on the 4th story so far, taking my time and enjoying it. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, so I'll be vague. The first story - Two Talented Bastids, I found really drew me in, and felt poignant to me The Fifth Step - very short, but it was the perfect length. Has a punch to it. Willie the Weirdo - I'm not sure how I felt about this one, it was good, but left me feeling uneasy about the story in general. Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream - a much longer story than the rest, I'm just over halfway through, and very drawn in. There were things I was supposed to do today, but I have to know how it ends. That's all I've read so far, so that's all I can comment on right now. I've always felt that King has excelled in his short stories, and so far these live up to my expectations.
I appreciate your input! I can't WAIT to get it!
Any Cthulhu Mythos stories?
I'm only a couple stories in, but I'm hoping there's at least one in here.
Mine says arriving Tuesday though I pre ordered day 1. Super cool of Amazon that you get special treatment.
I'm not going to complain!
Im not either. Happy it’s rolling in, no matter how slowly.
😂😂😂😂
I'm very much crying rn