Every so often, a book reminds us of the importance of reading. It's not just about the act itself; it’s also about the quality time it provides. Reading helps put life into perspective and offers opportunities for relaxation and downtime. The holidays are filled with nonstop activities, and like many others, I forget to take a moment to rest. I didn't want to dive into … [Read more...] about You like it Darker? Fine, so do I. A Stephen King Book Review
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Why Stephen King Novel Will Never Be Printed Again?
April 5th, 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the first print run of Stephen King's iconic horror classic Carrie. Already a hit, its popularity exploded with the release of the 1976 blockbuster film adaptation starring Sissy Spacek. With that, King was off and running and almost immediately became identified as the "King of Horror." Massive hits like The Shining, Salem's … [Read more...] about Why Stephen King Novel Will Never Be Printed Again?
Hodder To Publish Stephen King’s You Like It Darker
Hodder & Stoughton, a British publishing house, is soon to publish Stephen King’s short stories “You Like It Darker” in May 2024. The deal for British Commonwealth rights was inked by Nick Sayers at Hodder & Stoughton and Liz Darhansoff at Darhansoff & Verrill. The former will publish the collection in hardback, audiobook, and e-book, and in trade paperback for New … [Read more...] about Hodder To Publish Stephen King’s You Like It Darker
Stephen King is going to narrate his next audiobook
Stephen King will be narrating an upcoming audiobook called Elevation, which is a novella and has 144 pages. The book marks King’s return to Castle Rock but strikes a different tone described as “a rebuke to our divisive culture” that’s “joyful, uplifting, and tinged with sadness.” He recorded the audio edition at the Simon & Schuster recording studio and it is going to … [Read more...] about Stephen King is going to narrate his next audiobook
Stephen King, Owen King Pen Thriller about a World without Women
Stephen King is no stranger to the art form of thriller fiction, but he's also no stranger to controversy. His essay on gun control garnered a lot of attention, much of it loud and rage-filled, but he stood by his position on the need for common sense in the discussion surrounding freedoms and safety. Now, along with his son Owen, King is writing a thriller called Sleeping … [Read more...] about Stephen King, Owen King Pen Thriller about a World without Women
Goodreads Choice Awards Winners Announced
Some book awards are determined by panels of expert judges who seem to be fairly out of touch with the interests of the typical reader. Still others are the domain of the "inner sanctum" club where publishers and powers that be proclaim which books are worthy. For my part--and that of many avid book fans--those awards pale in comparison to being chosen by a vast sea of actual … [Read more...] about Goodreads Choice Awards Winners Announced
eBook Review: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Verdict: 2 Stars Something strange is afoot with Stephen King... First, he writes what is arguably one of his worst books yet. Completely devoid of supernatural story line (which I realize is not a requirement for a King novel, but it certainly does make it amazing), King's approach to crime fiction is more about a deranged mass murderer than any kind of horror plot. I … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Joyland by Stephen King Finally Goes Digital
Joyland was a novel by Stephen King and was released back in June of 2013. The author buckled the trend of a simultaneous release in trade and digital formats. Instead, he only published it only in hardcover, citing “I have no plans for a digital version. Maybe at some point, but in the meantime, let people stir their sticks and go to an actual bookstore rather than a digital … [Read more...] about Joyland by Stephen King Finally Goes Digital
The Next Stephen King Book Will Forgo a Digital Edition
Digital readers may find themselves unable to read the next Stephen King novel. The author has announced today that his upcoming June 4th release, Joyland, will only be available via traditional bookstores. Stephen King is no stranger to digital and released a novel in 2000 called Riding The Bullet, that was only available as an ebook. Last year, he released a Kindle Single … [Read more...] about The Next Stephen King Book Will Forgo a Digital Edition
Stephen King Essay Means Digital Allows Time-Sensitive Publication
Author Stephen King has experimented with ebook-only and digital-first publication in the recent past, but now the prolific author is using digital publishing in a new way. His latest digital release, "Guns," is an essay which explores the author's stance on the gun-control debate that is currently raging in the U.S. King is certainly not the first write to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Stephen King Essay Means Digital Allows Time-Sensitive Publication