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 She obliterated everything she kissed October 20, 2020 Just a quick book haul. I’m bleeding the local second hand stores of their good books. It’s starting to be slim pickings – which is a good thing, because I have a few books in a pile to read. I plan on when I’m finished with The Historian to offer… Read More
Lockup Library Lockup Library – some of the books I read last year – part 2 February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Welcome back, book nerds! I know you’ve been on the edge of your seats, with bated breath – just waiting for part two. Well, your wishes have been answered! So without further adieu, here’s part two of some of the books I read last year, or as I like to… Read More
Lockup Library I need a photo opportunity – I want a shot at redemption October 15, 2020October 16, 2020 Went to SlightyBiggerTown today for some running around, including groceries. So we carved out some time for me to hit the second hand store for a….. BOOK HAUL! I walk in, and do a couple of passes on the book cases, and only find one lonely Stephen King. And it’s… 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