Stephen King Fans discussion

This is the May bookclub read. Please mark ALL SPOILERS for those reading along this month so they can join in on the discussions. Thank you !



I'm surprised to see no one has started a thread for If It Bleeds! Looks like it's coming out in April now and so we'll read it for our May book club read.
https://bloody-disgusting.com/books/3...

DescriptionFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author, legendary storyteller, and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary collection of four new and compelling novellas—Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, The Life of Chuck, Rat, and the title story If It Bleeds—each pulling you into intriguing and frightening places. ... Google Books
Expected on: May 5, 2020
Genres: Thriller, Suspense, Horror fiction

I'm happy it's coming out earlier.

I was also happy to see it would come out early. Do you think it had anything to do with what's going on? Or was it just a happy mistake?

Good question maybe has something to do with what’s going on....

Kandice wrote: "I was also happy to see it would come out early. Do you think it had anything to do with what's going on? Or was it just a happy mistake?"

Not sure but if I had to guess, it probably has to do with what is going on.

Michael wrote: "It's been bumped up again, now being released on April 21. (As shown on stephenking.com.)"

Amazon says the 21st as well.

“If it bleeds” is a collection of several short stories, right? But it’s also the second book in the Holly Gibney series? Does that mean that all of the stories are about Holly?

It doesn’t really matter, though, I’m so excited for this book anyway!!

Kristin wrote: "“If it bleeds” is a collection of several short stories, right? But it’s also the second book in the Holly Gibney series? Does that mean that all of the stories are about Holly?

It doesn’t really..."

I think it is four novellas, and only one of them is about Holly.

Michael wrote: "Kristin wrote: "“If it bleeds” is a collection of several short stories, right? But it’s also the second book in the Holly Gibney series? . . ."

I would say it's the fifth book in which Holly Gibn..."

You are, of course, right. I just seem to remember that it said somewhere here on Goodreads that "the Outsider" was the first book in a Holly Gibney series, and that "if it bleeds" was the second... I might be wrong

So excited just noticed the date change on my pre-order!!

My pre-order is in. Can't wait.

Michael wrote: "Nick wrote: "My pre-order is in. Can't wait."

Twice, they've moved its release sooner. If they continue that trend, you might already have it!"


Guess I'd better check my library again. :-)

I just bought it off Ebay from a reputable seller. From the looks of it, I'll be receiving it in about a week or so. I guess they already have copies on hand.

Eric wrote: "I just bought it off Ebay from a reputable seller. From the looks of it, I'll be receiving it in about a week or so. I guess they already have copies on hand."

I wonder how they received advanced copies.

I am hoping I will be able to buy a copy. I’m in New Zealand and because of the lockdown we can only get essentials. I can’t order any books and no shops open. 12 more days to go...if we come out of lockdown on the date expected.

Kellie wrote: "I am hoping I will be able to buy a copy. I’m in New Zealand and because of the lockdown we can only get essentials. I can’t order any books and no shops open. 12 more days to go...if we come out o..."

Hopefully you can get a copy soon!

Kellie wrote: "I am hoping I will be able to buy a copy. I’m in New Zealand and because of the lockdown we can only get essentials. I can’t order any books and no shops open. 12 more days to go...if we come out o..."


If you can read an e-book you will be able to get it immediately without worrying about delivery. Download the Kindle App from amazon or iTunes and you can read it right on your phone or computer.

Yeah I thought about downloading the ebook on to my iPad as I do have the kindle app. However, I find that i get a headache and sore eyes from reading on that. I think it might be because of the blue light. Although I just saw we can order a kindle online as an essential item...Or I could just be patient and wait til we can buy books again.

I'm not home so will definitely be downloading and reading the book on my phone.

My copy arrived today! I wasn't expecting it today so this was a nice surprise. I love the cover so much. I think this is going to move into my Top Ten Stephen King Covers.

Eric wrote: "My copy arrived today! I wasn't expecting it today so this was a nice surprise. I love the cover so much. I think this is going to move into my Top Ten Stephen King Covers.

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I do love the cover!

Did anyone watch Stephen King reading from the new book on YouTube today?

Derrick wrote: "Did anyone watch Stephen King reading from the new book on YouTube today?"

No, I didn't see that.

Yes I saw that 😀

Yes! I love his voice so much. I always feel like he needs a tissue, and that affectation has become very dear to me,

Michael wrote: "Soooo, have you finished it yet?"

nah, not yet. I'm typically a slow reader the first time I read a new King book. I have to savor it as much as I can.

I am away from home, but just found out my copy was delivered! Aaaargh. I may need to buy the ebook just so I don't have to wait until I get home next week.

Kandice wrote: "Yes! I love his voice so much. I always feel like he needs a tissue, and that affectation has become very dear to me,"

I watched it and felt the same way about his voice.

Finally got my copy in the post!! So excited 😁

I just purchased the ebook version from Kobo Store. I'm excited too. Novella is my favorite format.

I ended up getting the audiobook from audible because we are still in lockdown here in NZ...but shops will begin to open again for contactless and online shopping in 6 days. So then I will be able to get a physical copy. Can’t wait 😊

Alguien sabe la fecha de lanzamiento en español ??

Jos wrote: "Alguien sabe la fecha de lanzamiento en español ??"

Sorry, no.

I had a very long travel day yesterday so was able to read this as soon as it downloaded on my Nook. Loved it. I haven't had time to write individual reviews, but I will.

Kandice wrote: "I had a very long travel day yesterday so was able to read this as soon as it downloaded on my Nook. Loved it. I haven't had time to write individual reviews, but I will."


I got the audiobook. Will start listening soon. I'm still reading the Tommyknockers and enjoying it. I'm looking forward to your review though... very much.

Nick wrote: "I got the audiobook. Will start listening soon. I'm still reading the Tommyknockers and enjoying it. I'm looking forward to your review though... very much...."

Now I want to dive into Tommyknockers too! I had planned on reading with you guys, but... you know, life. I only read If it Bleeds so quickly because it was new and I was stuck with nothing else to do! I think I'll start T tonight.

I'm looking forward to reviewing If it Bleeds. I love his novella collections and I feel this may be his strongest format.

Kandice wrote: "Nick wrote: "I got the audiobook. Will start listening soon. I'm still reading the Tommyknockers and enjoying it. I'm looking forward to your review though... very much...."

Now I want to dive int..."


Some of his real classics are Novellas.

I agree. Different Seasons is one of my favourites. He seems to do his best work in this format.

Eric wrote: "My copy arrived today! I wasn't expecting it today so this was a nice surprise. I love the cover so much. I think this is going to move into my Top Ten Stephen King Covers.

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I love that cover!!

I have both the ebook and the physical book versions of this on hold at the library. I will read whichever one I can get first. The library is supposed to open on May 4th. We'll see if it actually happens or not.

I'm going to my local Walmart today, hopefully I can get a copy.

I'm well into the first novella. Love the premise. (view spoiler)[what if a kid snuck an old man's iPhone into his casket after the old guy died, and then he found that he could continue to call it! (hide spoiler)]

Walmart didn't have it but I'm glad to hear the stories are good.

I bought a copy at my local Walmart, the cover with the cat and mouse, this morning. Only had three copies and Amazon is sold out.

Just added this lovely gem to my to-read list and can't to get into it!

Joan wrote: "I bought a copy at my local Walmart, the cover with the cat and mouse, this morning. Only had three copies and Amazon is sold out."

Maybe it was sold out where I went.

Ok so we are out of lockdown and can now purchase non-essential items...but can’t find anywhere that actually has it in stock. It may be a longer wait.

Agreed Michael. Teleworking and unduly stressed, books are certainly essential. I didn’t want to wait weeks so I got up early last Saturday, headed to Walmart, and now engaging in my bit of self care...reading King’s exquisite novel of short stories.

More than half way thru.....Go Holly Gibney! Got my copy via drive up delivery thru back seat window at Barnes Noble. Did reserve a copy a couple weeks prior. Reading slow; trying to savor.