You walk like an angel, talk like an angel Shawshank, October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 It’s a another book haul – with a twist. One of the books, if I had known it was part 1 I probably would’ve put it back. I have a feeling it’s going to be hard to find part 2 – book club edition. So a while back, I bought a Stephen King book in a bag sale. When I got home, I found out it was part 2 of a trilogy. I figured it would be easy to find the other parts – because it’s Stephen King, and he puts out books like there’s no tomorrow. Well today I found part one! The King collection grows! Why the hell would you split a book into two volumes? Then say it’s a “book club edition”? What the hell? I swear if it ends on a cliff hanger, and I can’t find part two, I’ll only read the Twilight Saga from now on. I did put two books back, so when we go to SlightlyBiggerTown, I’d have $2 towards an even larger selection of books. Happy reading! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks. Lockup Library blogbloggerbooksjournalTinyTown
Lockup Library What are your quirky reading habits? December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Can you only read whilst death metal plays softly in the background? Or does Mars have to be in retrograde? What are your quirky reading habits? I want to know. I don’t think any of my book habits are quirky. When I read, it has to be quiet. Quiet. If the TV is on, I… Read More
Lockup Library Book club – 3 books I’d like to reread February 8, 2021 Well hello, book nerds! Just a quick post – these are just 3 of many books that I’d love to reread after I get through my ever expanding TBR shelf. There’s a lot of great books to reread on my shelves. These are only the ones that really jumped out at me. What’s on your… Read More
Lockup Library Where’s your reading nook? January 6, 2021 What’s your favourite place to read? Your Fortress of Solitude? Do you hid in the bathroom to read to get away from your kids? In the bathtub after a hard days work? Where’s your book nook? Me? I’m a simple guy. I like to lay on my bed. That’s my Fortress of Solitude. I’m left… Read More
Is it just me, or did that accident some years ago change King’s writing? I was always a big fan of his books, but I find the post-accident books…. difficult. Reply
I love almost all of his early stuff, but there’s a period of stuff he wrote that I just wasn’t super impressed with at all (lookin’ at you, “Under the Dome”). Some of his newer stuff has a distinctly early Dean Koontz feel to it, as well. Reply
Yeah, Under the Dome was a complete embarassment, both the book and the tv-series. Speaking of Koontz: he’s actually my favourite writer now. Sure, he doesn’t have the depths of King’s earlier books, but he’s fun to read, has a great sense of humour. His dialogues are spot on, often like a screw-ball comedy. Odd Thomas was great, and I can’t wait to get the next Jane Hawk into my hands. Reply
Odd Thomas was well, odd. To me it really came off as a YA novel. It was a very simple read. Course I only ready the first one. I dunno, I might read again. Reply
Sometimes a simple read is exactly what I need. And don’t say anything against Odd, he’s a brave and sympathetic guy. 😉
Of course no one is talking about the most consistent writer out there: John Saul. Same story line in all his stories. Reply
I actually never heard of him, at least his name doesn’t ring a bell instantly. Gotta google him. Reply
You’re not missing much. They all seem to deal with the same formula. [mysterious group] in [old building] uses children for [evil purpose]. Reply