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 Book Review: The Raw Shark Texts November 28, 2020November 21, 2020 Welcome to my book review of The Raw Shark Texts by Steven Hall. As I was gathering a couple pictures, and reading the synopsis of the book to refresh myself on the book, I could swear that I’d done a review on it before. So I went to my site,… Read More
Lockup Library 3 what’s on a Wednesday December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Just a quick fun thing to do. 3 what’s on a Wednesday! I know I’m a wild and crazy guy! Strap in buckaroo! What are you currently reading? Believe it or not, I’m actually reading 2 books! I started Brave New World. I’m almost half way through it. It’s got… Read More
Lockup Library Book haul – The Institute February 12, 2021 Hey book nerds! Just wanted to share a quick haul from a couple of weeks ago, when I was in BiggerCity. I was a little disappointed at the selection at the only place that sells books in that town; Walmart. But trying to be a glass is half full type… 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