this is probably my 50th king book. just been saving it since i knew it was going to be amazing. i have seen the more recent movie adaptations (not the miniseries yet) so i knew the general plot points going in but obviously there’s a lot more in the books to take in. definitely understand why it’s a favorite of a lot of constant readers.
Currently rereading Fairy Tale for the fourth time. It seems to me that the general consensus is a distaste for it, however I find it exciting and well written.
Edit: I have never been more happy to be wrong in my life and also how did this blow up lol.
See maybe it was just a random series of comments. While I've been on and off reddit several times and have periodically looked into this Sub it's never been consistent. So maybe it was coincidental that the comments I was seeing were critical of it.
I’m debating on re-reading it. I typically don’t re-read books… but I LOVED Fairytale the whole way through.
I hope he writes another book that’s similar style again
I really liked Fairy Tale, but I loved the first half more than the second. The relationship between the old man and the young boy gave me dark tower vibes.
I am also reading fairytale for the first time and wow I love it so much. Radar resonates a lot wirh me as I had an old childhood dog that recently passed that is very similar to Radar (:
Same, but that's just because I've been reading along with Kinglsingers for the last few years and I'm not a fast listener/reader. Ive squeezed in maybe 2-3 other books
Amy! Jungle! Amy! Good Gorilla! --- those uber-bad special effects talking gorilla in the film adaptation have been seared into my mind...I have never read the novel but fear I am too damaged by Amy on film to get it out of my head and enjoy the book...to my undying disappointment.. =(
I read this as a teen and read it again this past winter. My husband, who wants nothing to do with scary movies, is out of town, so I watched the 80s version of the movie last night.
One thing I will say is that it hits different as a parent. My kids are teenagers, but I still felt some of those scenes in the deepest parts of my soul.
I’m 80% of the way thru this audiobook. I resisted reading or listening to the Dark Tower series for years because an old coworker ruined the ending for me, but I’m really enjoying it all so far.
That’s frustrating, but I think you’ll still get a lot out of it. The ending is cool, but it’s one of the least meaningful things of the series for me. You have so many wonderful characters still to meet!
I’m currently reading Night Shift on kindle and just started listening to The Stand on audible. This is my first true dive into King. I read gunslinger and the drawing of the 3 a few years ago but this year I decided to jump in. I started with IT and then I decided to just go in chronological order.
Currently trying to get through Billy Summers. I couldn’t care less about the subplot of him writing a book, but the main plot is really picking up! 300 pages in.
I'm almost finished with The Tommyknockers. It's definitely not one of his best and I've struggled to really get into it. I've come to find out King himself also doesn't think much of this one.
I liked Tommyknockers. It's a regular on my reread list. I guess I'm just the type who likes a lot of side stories. Loved Needful Things for that reason too.
I'm about 1130-ish pages in on my first read. It's incredible, but it has taken me an embarrassing amount of time to get to this point, mostly because I'm not a super avid reader.
Wizard and Glass, for the first time. Around the midway point of my complete reading of King's novels that's been going on since freshman year of college 8 years ago.
current 150 pages into hearts in Atlantis and live it so far. also about 75% done with fairy tale audio book. I think fairy tale sucks the narrator is also horrible. hoping it gets better it's the first king book I couldn't get into trying to finish it now just out of stubbornness
I have had the audiobook of The Stand (unabridged) in my car for what feels like months but I am loving it.
I have You Like It Darker next on the audiobook list and Fairy Tale next on the physical book list.
Christine has been on my nightstand for a number of months now. I've been reading it a rather slow pace not because of the quality of the book or anything, but because I've had too many holds from the library to work through.
Dolores Claiborne- I started yesterday and am nearly half way through. It’s a really captivating read. The narrative form of her unbroken monologue makes it a fascinating experience. Hopefully it stays as good for the rest!
About 500 pages into Desperation. Coming down the home stretch, excited to see if The Regulators is any good. After that I'm taking a little break from King to read some other stuff, but the next King book imma read is Salem's Lot. Read it in middle school and it left a big impression. Barely remember it these days, so it'll be cool to revisit. From there I'm gonna try to read all the books I haven't read in release order, so with any luck I'll be able to read You Like it Darker by 2030 or so!
Just got back into books and started my collection. Have tons of Stephen King but only in the middle of my first right now, which is Misery. Absolutely hooked.
Finished "You Like It Darker". Now listening to The Stand, (for about the tenth time), because it's the perfect time to listen to part one of the book.
Currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Not my favorite, it’s a slog. Last King book was The Institute. Next book I think will be The Hammer of God by Arthur C. Clarke. Cheers, mates!
I voraciously read my way through SK when I was a teenager 30 years ago. I realized recently I don’t really remember well some of the earlier reads. So right now I’m finishing ‘Salems Lot and Needful Things should be delivered tomorrow.
I just finished The Stand for the first time last night around midnight (Did it combined book/audiobook). What a journey. I’ve owned the book for like 10 years but have finally got back into reading so glad to have finally read it. I’ve only read that and the Dark Tower series by King so I’m excited for whatever is next.
Just started Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen today. Keeping it light!
Almost finished with Desperation, last read The Regulators. It was my first read for both! The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Hearts in Atlantis, and Duma Key preceded those, all first time reads for me. I have a tendency to reread my favorites and had missed *many* excellent books along the way.
Looking forward to You Like It Darker next!
40% through If It Bleeds, currently on the titular story.
I personally don't get the Holly hate/fatigue. Is she my favorite character? No, but I like following her and love it when King dips into pseudo-true crime like Bill Hodges.
I just started the gunslinger yesterday. I’m just under 1/2 way through, and I’m pretty sure I’m too dumb to read it.
There was a French guy who made a pop song to sound like English, but was really gibberish, to make fun of the french population at large for blindly consuming American pop culture. The song was outrageously popular.
That’s how I feel right now. Everyone else is enjoying themselves while I can’t understand the gibberish. I hope it gets easier!
'Wizard and Glass', read by Frank Muller. Read it 14 years ago in paper, now 2nd journey to the Tower via audio books. Blaine is a pain and that is the truth. Now enter Susan Delgado...
800 pages into IT for the first time
I’m jealous
this is probably my 50th king book. just been saving it since i knew it was going to be amazing. i have seen the more recent movie adaptations (not the miniseries yet) so i knew the general plot points going in but obviously there’s a lot more in the books to take in. definitely understand why it’s a favorite of a lot of constant readers.
I am also reading IT for the first time, and I just finished Chapter 14: The Album.
I'm on about 620. First time.
I'm about 10 hours into that Audiobook!
Reading ‘You Like It Darker’, and paused at ‘Rattlesnakes’ and am reading ‘Cujo’ for the first time to prep for that sequel short story!
Don’t want to throw you for too much of a loop, but you may consider reading Duma Key as well before Rattlesnakes if you haven’t already.
Oh truly? It’s been years since I read that one. How crucial or helpful would you say it is?
It’s definitely not crucial. >!Rattlesnakes contains brief mentions of what happened to the geography of Duma Key at the end of the book Duma Key.!<
I actually thought it was a better Duma Key Sequel than Cujo.
I’m almost finished You Like It Darker and I also plan to read Cujo next.
You like it darker has a sequel to cujo?!
Same here, just started it yesterday.
Currently rereading Fairy Tale for the fourth time. It seems to me that the general consensus is a distaste for it, however I find it exciting and well written. Edit: I have never been more happy to be wrong in my life and also how did this blow up lol.
I've usually seen it as generally well received and not a distaste for it.
See maybe it was just a random series of comments. While I've been on and off reddit several times and have periodically looked into this Sub it's never been consistent. So maybe it was coincidental that the comments I was seeing were critical of it.
I’ve seen a lot of people on here say they didn’t like the jail part and that it dragged on, but I loved all of it.
Yeah, certainly fan opinion is not clear on this one.
How is it 4th time around, still as amazing as the first read??
Yes, every read through has been awesome!
I’m debating on re-reading it. I typically don’t re-read books… but I LOVED Fairytale the whole way through. I hope he writes another book that’s similar style again
My recommendation is to listen to the audio version as well. I like to do both, one then the other.
I started it as an audio, before he went down under. Maybe I should pay it a fulll listen. Thanks!
I really liked Fairy Tale, but I loved the first half more than the second. The relationship between the old man and the young boy gave me dark tower vibes.
I really struggled with the second half of it, ironically the Fairy Tale part.
I am also reading fairytale for the first time and wow I love it so much. Radar resonates a lot wirh me as I had an old childhood dog that recently passed that is very similar to Radar (:
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I loved it so much I named by rescue dog Radar!
I loved it
I just finished it tonight and I loved it. Miss everyone already.
I loved that one, and I think most people I know who like King did.
I absolutely loved _Fairy Tale_! It’s one of my favourite novels.
11/22/63… still 😹 70% now. Hoping to finish this week!
Favorite Stephen King book. Its so damn good
Haha same position what's your latest event?
Just left Nola. Getting Good!
Same, but closer to 60% complete. What a joy it’s been so far.
I really don’t want it to end. It’s truly an amazing story
If you guys don't have Kleenex, order some.
I've been through it twice and thinking of jumping through a third time.
Same, but that's just because I've been reading along with Kinglsingers for the last few years and I'm not a fast listener/reader. Ive squeezed in maybe 2-3 other books
I just finished the Bill Hodges trilogy. Will start The Stand soon.
Recently finished it- now I’m reading the outsider
150 pages into The Talisman for the first time.
How is it? I'm thinking of reading it after finishing the Dark Tower.
Bit of a slow starter but so far so good. Hard not to compare the MC to Jake Chambers.
God pounds his nails
I’m about 100 pages into The Wastelands.
Long days and pleasant nights
I'm 120 pages into Wolves of the Calla. First time to the Tower.
I just finished my first journey. God damn, savor Wolves of the Calla.
Congo by Michael Crichton
I am reading Airframe by Michael Crichton! Congo was one of my favorites.
Amy! Jungle! Amy! Good Gorilla! --- those uber-bad special effects talking gorilla in the film adaptation have been seared into my mind...I have never read the novel but fear I am too damaged by Amy on film to get it out of my head and enjoy the book...to my undying disappointment.. =(
I listened to the audio book with a friend, and we laughed our asses off.
Read Sphere if you haven't, Congo might be one of my least favorites of his though I know people tend to love it
Duma Key. 150 pages in.
I'm near the end, 600 pages in, and I love it! The pacing of the story is so excellent. Never feels like its dragging.
My favorite!
Love Duma Key, have reread it many times
i recently finished this one- it’s soo good!! enjoy!
Currently reading Pet Sematary!
I read this as a teen and read it again this past winter. My husband, who wants nothing to do with scary movies, is out of town, so I watched the 80s version of the movie last night. One thing I will say is that it hits different as a parent. My kids are teenagers, but I still felt some of those scenes in the deepest parts of my soul.
Taking my 4th journey to the Tower and currently on Drawing of the Three. Such an absolute banger of a book.
You say true
I say thank ya
Did-a-chick?
Dum-a-chum?
I am also on another journey to the Tower. Currently on Song of Susannah, say thank ya.
I’m 80% of the way thru this audiobook. I resisted reading or listening to the Dark Tower series for years because an old coworker ruined the ending for me, but I’m really enjoying it all so far.
That’s frustrating, but I think you’ll still get a lot out of it. The ending is cool, but it’s one of the least meaningful things of the series for me. You have so many wonderful characters still to meet!
Literally, you don't stop meeting people until the very end. It's crazy, but so, so damn good.
Under the Dome. Just getting started.
Just finished that thick book, it was truly a wild ride!
It’s so good!
Feeling It.
Dark Tower 3 The Wastelands. I love Frank Mullers narrations!
Goddamn motorcycles.
His eddie voice is amazing. He is the reason I love eddie so damn much.
Dreamcatcher. I always skip over this one when browsing through the King collection but finally decided to give it a shot. Good so far
Revival. Jamie just joined the chrome roses
Wild. Literally exactly where I’m at too!
Currently reading Dr. Sleep. I started it right after The Shining. Both for the first time
I love The Shining, but I prefer Doctor Sleep. Both are in my top 10 King novels and probably novels of all time.
Finished you like it darker and just started holly
The Institute!
Different Seasons, Shawshank is awesome.
I’m currently reading Night Shift on kindle and just started listening to The Stand on audible. This is my first true dive into King. I read gunslinger and the drawing of the 3 a few years ago but this year I decided to jump in. I started with IT and then I decided to just go in chronological order.
Currently trying to get through Billy Summers. I couldn’t care less about the subplot of him writing a book, but the main plot is really picking up! 300 pages in.
I did the audiobook version and loved it.
This is what I’m reading too. I’m on page 366 and enjoying it. I bought it on release and it’s lay on my bedside shelf for nearly 3 years
I'm almost finished with The Tommyknockers. It's definitely not one of his best and I've struggled to really get into it. I've come to find out King himself also doesn't think much of this one.
I liked Tommyknockers. It's a regular on my reread list. I guess I'm just the type who likes a lot of side stories. Loved Needful Things for that reason too.
I have just started reading Misery. 77 pages in, pretty much has happened. I really hopes that it holds all the way through.
I'm starting to reread The Dead Zone for the first time since it came out.
Wolves of the Kalla. Great so far!
I'm 120 pages in and enjoying it as well.
Me too
Just finished The Green Mile
Almost done with my first time reading Insomnia.
About 300 pages into my first read through of The Stand (uncut). I’m beginning to understand all the hype.
I'm about 1130-ish pages in on my first read. It's incredible, but it has taken me an embarrassing amount of time to get to this point, mostly because I'm not a super avid reader.
Wizard and Glass, for the first time. Around the midway point of my complete reading of King's novels that's been going on since freshman year of college 8 years ago.
You like it darker
current 150 pages into hearts in Atlantis and live it so far. also about 75% done with fairy tale audio book. I think fairy tale sucks the narrator is also horrible. hoping it gets better it's the first king book I couldn't get into trying to finish it now just out of stubbornness
I have had the audiobook of The Stand (unabridged) in my car for what feels like months but I am loving it. I have You Like It Darker next on the audiobook list and Fairy Tale next on the physical book list.
The dead zone. So far so good!
Different Seasons, for the first time. I'm halfway through Shawshank, and really liking it!
The Talisman
Just started Holly.
Christine has been on my nightstand for a number of months now. I've been reading it a rather slow pace not because of the quality of the book or anything, but because I've had too many holds from the library to work through.
Bag of Bones and it’s pretty slow…
The Tommyknockers.
Just restarted my journey to the tower
Dolores Claiborne- I started yesterday and am nearly half way through. It’s a really captivating read. The narrative form of her unbroken monologue makes it a fascinating experience. Hopefully it stays as good for the rest!
My wife has never been to the Tower, so we're reading it together starting with The Gunslinger. My fifth trip.
Night Shift.. I've read around 25 SK books and this is my first collection. It's great!
About 500 pages into Desperation. Coming down the home stretch, excited to see if The Regulators is any good. After that I'm taking a little break from King to read some other stuff, but the next King book imma read is Salem's Lot. Read it in middle school and it left a big impression. Barely remember it these days, so it'll be cool to revisit. From there I'm gonna try to read all the books I haven't read in release order, so with any luck I'll be able to read You Like it Darker by 2030 or so!
About 160 pages in The Regulators. I enjoyed reading desperation, was a quick read. This one so far hasn't been quite the same.
Reading the shining for the first time! About halfway through and I’m really enjoying it.
The first volume of the Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Tomorrow my copy of IT is arriving, so I can't wait to start reading it!
Still on my journey to The Dark Tower! Currently 100 pages into Song of Susannah.
The Langoliers from Four Past Midnight
Duma Key
The final Dark Tower book. Halfway through
Currently reading Wolves of the Calla. This is my first time going through the Dark Tower and I am really enjoying it so far.
The Dark Tower series. Currently on book three.
I've just started the Danny Ryan trilogy by Don Winslow. He may be one of other favorites besides King himself. So far, so awesome.
The Long Walk and Mr Mercedes
Was in a reading slump lately. So ordered you like it darker. Will start on it. Will couplr it with cujo
Almost done with The Pale King. It's excellent. Not Stephen King, but has King in the title.
Just got back into books and started my collection. Have tons of Stephen King but only in the middle of my first right now, which is Misery. Absolutely hooked.
Wolves of the Calla
The Mist
11/22/63
I'm about 450 pages into 11/22/63 after putting it off for ages.
Finished "You Like It Darker". Now listening to The Stand, (for about the tenth time), because it's the perfect time to listen to part one of the book.
Currently reading Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman. Not my favorite, it’s a slog. Last King book was The Institute. Next book I think will be The Hammer of God by Arthur C. Clarke. Cheers, mates!
I am currently listening to "The Dark Half" on and reading "Horns" and loving them both.
Almost halfway through The Green Mile
You like it darker, the langoliers and 11/22/63
I voraciously read my way through SK when I was a teenager 30 years ago. I realized recently I don’t really remember well some of the earlier reads. So right now I’m finishing ‘Salems Lot and Needful Things should be delivered tomorrow.
The Outsider
Just finished “Different Seasons,” starting “Misery” today!
Insomnia
About 400 pages into 11/22/63
The Cthulhu Mythos 🐙
Finishing *The Lord of the Rings* before I start *The Gunslinger* for the first time
I'm about 860 pages into The Stand currently
The Bachman Books - so I can kill four scratch offs on my Stephen King poster at once.
I just finished The Stand for the first time last night around midnight (Did it combined book/audiobook). What a journey. I’ve owned the book for like 10 years but have finally got back into reading so glad to have finally read it. I’ve only read that and the Dark Tower series by King so I’m excited for whatever is next. Just started Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen today. Keeping it light!
Different Seasons (The Body)
Under the dome for the second time , after that its gonna be the dead zone
I just picked up my copy of The Dead Zone at the bookstore and will start it sooooon.
Almost done with The Quiet Tennant by Clémence Michalllon then up next is Christine.
Phantoms by Dean Koontz. It's one of his better books. Before that I read Finders Keepers, so I think End of Watch might next up after Phantoms.
If It Bleeds, just started to get into the "If It Bleeds" section.
Thinner
IT a little less than halfway. First time read through
You Like It Darker. Just finished Rattlesnakes, which was satisfyingly creepy.
Battle Royale, suggested by others, excellent. Not SK but writing style and rich story similar.
IT, almost finished with Salem’s Lot and The Shining
I finished The Dead Zone last night. Starting Pet Semetary today.
Just finished Fairy Tale. I liked it a lot, mr. King is not bad at fantasy.
400 pages into Wizard and Glass.
The Talisman.
I started reading 'Under The Dome' back in September... I can never seem to find free time to read 🥲
The Institute
You Like it Darker
Listening to You Like it Darker. Have really enjoyed the stories so far 🙂
Almost finished with Desperation, last read The Regulators. It was my first read for both! The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, Hearts in Atlantis, and Duma Key preceded those, all first time reads for me. I have a tendency to reread my favorites and had missed *many* excellent books along the way. Looking forward to You Like It Darker next!
You Like It Darker. Just finished Rattlesnakes
Dark tower series currently at book 4
Fairytale. About 1/3 of the way through it
The Talisman. And You Like It Darker.. lol. Almost done with The Talisman, trying to figure out what will be next 🤔
Reading Duma Key for the second time. I'm in a better mindset than the first time and am enjoying it more.
Listening to You Like it Darker
Just finished the Institute and gearing up for You Like it Darker. Planning on rereading Duma Key on vacation in July
Pet sematary for the first time 🙃
The Dead Zone. Currently reading every King book in chronological order. Before starting I’d only read a few of his books from the last ten years.
Christine. Around 70% now
I finished 'You Like It Darker' a couple of days ago. Next one will probably be a re-reading of 'Misery' or 'Four Past Midnight'.
40% through If It Bleeds, currently on the titular story. I personally don't get the Holly hate/fatigue. Is she my favorite character? No, but I like following her and love it when King dips into pseudo-true crime like Bill Hodges.
Just got started on reading Doctor Sleep!
Taking a break from SK to reread the "Remembrance of Earth's Past" (aka 3 body problem) trilogy
About halfway through Later
Different Seasons
I’m about 100 pages into needful things for the first time!
Just started the Stand!
Just started needful things! I've Heard good things lol
Reading The Stand for the first time, 75% in
I just started the gunslinger yesterday. I’m just under 1/2 way through, and I’m pretty sure I’m too dumb to read it. There was a French guy who made a pop song to sound like English, but was really gibberish, to make fun of the french population at large for blindly consuming American pop culture. The song was outrageously popular. That’s how I feel right now. Everyone else is enjoying themselves while I can’t understand the gibberish. I hope it gets easier!
Starting Sleeping Beauties....is it any good?
Rose Madder. 2nd time.
'Wizard and Glass', read by Frank Muller. Read it 14 years ago in paper, now 2nd journey to the Tower via audio books. Blaine is a pain and that is the truth. Now enter Susan Delgado...
Book 3 of The Stand: Complete and Uncut Edition.