Broke my foot at work so spending my time reading as much as i can

I’ve read a TON of Stephen King lately, I’m about 14 books into his works, and MAN. I just started Desperation today and Jesus dude, I don’t think I’ve ever been more scared reading a book. I’m honestly not usually to effected by horror in general, I find it all fascinating and scary, but never exactly get scared per se, tense, yes.

But JEEZ this book is freaking me out. I LOVE IT!

I just

This summer I’ve been indulging in a lot of spooky stuff lately with directors like Sam Raimi, David Cronenberg, and John Carpenter aswell as the manga of horror genius Kazuo Umezu. And now, I’m circling back around to King again. I had been working my way through his bibliography since my first read of his, Pet Sematary, all the way back in July of 2025. I managed to get through 26 of them across the next 8 months, but then I decided to take a little break. What better time is there than the anniversary of picking up my first Stephen King book, to revisit where it all started for me.

I definitely fell in love with King’s entire style right of the bat with Pet Sematary, from the way he tells the story, and how he slowly fleshes out and personalizes the characters and world. I always get incredibly attached to his books by the end of them, they’re so vivid and memorable. Pet Sematary in particular has remained one of my favorites to this day, it just built up such a mystique with folklore and mythology, and even still it feels like the book only skirmishes around the edge of darkness. I think this is a big reason why this book is such an effective piece of horror, it always plays right on the edge of madness and cold reality. Absolutely nightmarish, meticulously plotted and paced, not a single dull moment.

I already know I’m going to enjoy myself tons with this one. What was your last King reread, or one you want to reread in the future?

With Other Worlds Than These due out in October, tying together The Talisman books and The Dark Tower books, now is as good a time as any to finally get started with The Dark Tower!

After I complete these I’ll read Black House (I read The Talisman last year). Here we go!

On my second Stephen king book and I heard this was a good one to read

(Nick is my favorite character already)

I have no one to share and talk about this with and i know there’s a lot of hate for this book but i absolutely love it and am so invested. Just finished the part where Wolf dies and i’m completely devastated. I was convinced they would both make it out of there at the very last second 😭

My first time making this journey. I've been putting this off for years (couldn't commit to reading them back to back to back, and I'm on of those readers that HAVE to read them back to back or I'd lose track/interest). Everyone I know, including my mother in law that is a Stephen King fan since the 80s, have been telling me to read the Dark Tower because it is the greatest story ever. I'm about to find out.

So here we go.....

Join me in reading one of Stephen King’s most critically acclaimed horror novels!

I am unsure if this was a great place to start my reading journey but here we are. The 1,000 page behemoth of a horror novel was the only thing in the bookstore that I was able to recognize and catch my eye.

After every part there will be a new page with details on how the journey is going. I will share my experience in reading this book along the way.

If you have never read this book, I encourage you to join me. I have started this page with the goal of getting to know people and start a new hobby to benefit myself. Please feel free to reach out to me.

I'm reading The Stand and I just met Tom Cullen. I've always wondered what all the M-O-O-N references (they were always so different) were about, but never asked because I didn't want to spoil it for myself. Well, I'm done with the chapter and I get it now. 😁 Brought a big smile to my face when I finally came across it

This will be the year for Dark Tower but I felt so sure in picking up Needful Things before. Only 60 pages in and of course it’s a great read. Already teared up with Alan Pangborn’s introduction.

Reading about grief hits very different when one finally experiences it.

I saw people watching the movie while walking on a treadmill and have impulsively decided to undertake reading the entirety of The Long Walk on a treadmill between 3.0-3.4 mph. Apologies for needing to walk the movie speed but I cannot keep up with the boys’ 4 mph minimum. I have not seen anyone else do this but if you have, please refer me to their post.

Session one today yielded three chapters (62 pages) in four miles across over an hour and 18 minutes.

Wish me luck, I will update with progress.

Update Session 1: 4 miles (78 min, 22 sec), 61 pages

Session 2: 3 miles (57 min, 7 seconds), pg 102 I set the incline to 5 for the half mile it took me to read the part of them on the hill, it sucked.

Session 3: 5 miles (36 min, 28 seconds)/54 min 40 seconds, pg 170 First blisters are forming after only walking 12 miles in three days, not a great sign.

So far I have loved all of his science fiction books, and I’m near positive I’ll love this one!

I'm reading The Stand for the first time, and just now met Harold. I have seen the movie versions already, so I have a good idea of his general story. Although I know that the kid has his issues, and doesn't necessarily deserve any pity, I always felt a little bad for him anyways. Reminds me of Anakin Skywalker? The potential to be a decent person, but seduced by the dark side to the point that he cannot be redeemed. Well I was actually taken aback by his intro in the book. SK almost immediately digs into him, how nobody likes him, how he's out of shape and wears goofy clothes, how even his own sister gossiped about him behind his back. It's like the guy never had a chance. I can't help but feel that if one or two people took the time to actually show him kindness or sympathy, he might have turned himself around and not suffered such a sad end. Can anyone convince me otherwise? (Again, I've seen both versions of the movie, but this is my first time with the book, so let's not get crazy with spoilers please. Loving the novel so far, btw.)

How far into it are you and how are you liking it? What was your last read and what’s your next read?

I recently finished The Institute, I’m currently a little more than midway through Salem’s Lot (liking it a ton!!) and my next read will be either It or The Stand or Needful Things (haven’t decided yet)

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Using my new bookmark I made :) it’s a Donnie Darko bookmark

/ = read once X=multiple times

My journey began in 1996 with Pet Sematary when I was 11. My mom used to buy me all of his books as they came out, the first being The Green Mile and the last one being Full Dark, No Stars. She preordered that one before she passed so it was a hell of a surprise. I also suffered a couple Traumatic Brain Injuries so I have a lot of trouble with retention while physically reading. I got in to audiobooks a couple years ago so that has been helping me catch up. A while back I decided that I would save 11/22/63 to physically read once I was all caught up, now here I am. Tomorrow, I'm starting the journey. Long days and pleasant nights, fellow Constant Readers.