Nightmares and Dreamscapes discussion

There are some of us that are King fans in this group. I actually named the group from one of King's books as the title fits the main genre themes for the group, so my moderator buddies decided we want a King thread so here it is and this folder is for threads of whatever you all want to create regarding Stephen King.

I definitely need to get back into the Dark Tower series, I know Sally is a big fan from what we talked about, I've only read books 1-3 and looooved them :D

Kasia wrote: "I definitely need to get back into the Dark Tower series, I know Sally is a big fan from what we talked about, I've only read books 1-3 and looooved them :D"

I read the first two books a very long time ago when they first came out which tells you how long ago that was - lol! I need to get back to reading them too. :)

Kasia wrote: "I definitely need to get back into the Dark Tower series, I know Sally is a big fan from what we talked about, I've only read books 1-3 and looooved them :D"

Big fan!! Big freaking fan!!!

Marie wrote: "Kasia wrote: "I definitely need to get back into the Dark Tower series, I know Sally is a big fan from what we talked about, I've only read books 1-3 and looooved them :D"

I read the first two boo..."

Yes! I will re-read with you guys for sure if you dive back in! Love this series with my whole heart.

Huge King fan since either middle school or high school, can't remember when I started. My all time King favorite is The Dark Tower series. As far as I'm concerned Oy is the greatest character in all of literature.

Sally wrote: "Huge King fan since either middle school or high school, can't remember when I started. My all time King favorite is The Dark Tower series. As far as I'm concerned Oy is the greatest character in a..."

Big King fan here too - he was my first horror author. I have read a lot of his stuff years and years ago - I have a goal of wanting to reread everything I read of him back in the day. :)

Sally wrote: "Yes! I will re-read with you guys for sure if you dive back in! Love this series with my whole heart ."

That will be one of our buddy reads over here. :)

I started a chronological King marathon (just his novels) back in October/November, I just finished up the Long Walk over vacation this week so I am starting The Dead Zone right now.

I read the majority of his older books growing up but I felt that I needed to re-read them as an adult, plus there were some I just never read but saw the movies, etc. This has been really fun so far!

I am a big King fan, I read all of his books in published order. The Dark Tower series and Salem's Lot are my personal favorites. I started getting into reading about five years ago, and it was The Dark Tower that opened up the doorway to all these great places, characters, and people I've met.

Marie wrote: "Sally wrote: "Yes! I will re-read with you guys for sure if you dive back in! Love this series with my whole heart ."

That will be one of our buddy reads over here. :)"

Yay! Doing my happy dance! Oy! Oy! Oy!

Denis (deez_bookish_adventures) wrote: "I started a chronological King marathon (just his novels) back in October/November, I just finished up the Long Walk over vacation this week so I am starting The Dead Zone right now.

I read the ma..."

Wow Denis, that is one hell of an endeavor! Very impressed! I'd love it if you popped in here sometimes and let us know where you are in this journey!

Nick wrote: "I am a big King fan, I read all of his books in published order. The Dark Tower series and Salem's Lot are my personal favorites. I started getting into reading about five years ago, and it was The..."

Yay! Another Dark Tower fan! I really need to read Salem's Lot, I don't feel like I can call myself a true King fan until I do, lol!

I love reading him! I have read about half of his works. I was talking to a friend yesterday about Thinner.

I had read that story the same time I was in a massive weight loss program where I dropped 70lbs in 8 months.

Talk about creepy:)

ChrisP wrote: "I love reading him! I have read about half of his works. I was talking to a friend yesterday about Thinner.

I had read that story the same time I was in a massive weight loss program..."

Yikes, that would feel creepy Chris! I think Thinner was one of my first King books.

What are your 10 favorite King books?

Mine are in no particular order:

1) Christine
2) Cell
3) IT
4) Nightmares and Dreamscapes
5) Carrie
6)The Green Mile
7) Salem's Lot
8) Riding the Bullet (short novella)
9) Pet Semertary
10) Cujo

That is tough

1. It
2. The Stand
3. Dark Tower Series: Specifically
A. The Drawing of the Three
B. The Waste Lands
C. Wizard and Glass
4. Pet Sematary
5. The Green Mile
6. The Outsider
7. The Institute
8. Duma Key

I will have to add Cell to my list

I have noticed I ponder Duma Key more than any other book. Pet Sematary is probably on the short list for the creepiest book I have read. I like the Dark Tower series so much I am reading the graphic novels and on my all time favorite book list It and The Stand stands proud.

ChrisP wrote: "I have noticed I ponder Duma Key more than any other book. Pet Sematary is probably on the short list for the creepiest book I have read. I like the Dark Tower series ..."

I have the graphic novels too, love them. Going to have to check out Duma Key.

ChrisP wrote: "I have noticed I ponder Duma Key more than any other book. Pet Sematary is probably on the short list for the creepiest book I have read. I like the Dark Tower series ..."

We will probably be doing a buddy read for the Dark Tower series - that is something we want to read - I have only read books 1 & 2 but want to step into the whole series.

ChrisP wrote: "That is tough

1. It
2. The Stand
3. Dark Tower Series: Specifically
A. The Drawing of the Three
C. Wizard and Glass
4. [book:Pet Sematary|3312..."

Nice list! Depending on the day my fave TDT books are either Wizard and Glass or Wolves of the Calla

Just had a quick look and I have read 27 of 80 King books. I'm slowly working through them in chronological order now. Here is my top 10 from what I've read.
1. It
2. Salems Lot
3.The Shining
4. Pet Semetary
5. Dark Tower
6. Misery
7. Tommyknockers
8. The Stand
9. Gerald's Game
10.Carrie

Kieron wrote: "Just had a quick look and I have read 27 of 80 King books. I'm slowly working through them in chronological order now. Here is my top 10 from what I've read.
1. It
2. Salems Lot
3.The Shining
4..."

Awesome Kieron! That is a lot of King books! Nice that you are making your way through them. :)

"Sally wrote: "Yes! I will re-read with you guys for sure if you dive back in! Love this series with my whole heart .

I’m a big fan of the Dark Tower series too - my absolute favourite ! I love finding connections to it in his other novels. Have read the series twice, but a re-read is definitely on the cards! Just give me a start date and I’m in

I love SK but haven’t read everything yet.

I think It is my favourite
Followed by The Shining .. also needs a re-read, The Stand and Salem’s Lot

Duma Key made a big impression on me too. Probably because I was reading it alone on night shift. This was just before I had to check corridors, turning off the lights behind me.. then walk along a dark road to the bus stop.. next to the sea. (Shudder)

Annerlee wrote: ""Sally wrote: "Yes! I will re-read with you guys for sure if you dive back in! Love this series with my whole heart .

I’m a big fan of the Dark Tower series too - my absolute favourite ! I love fi..."

Awesome! It will be fun to read it with others. Oy!

Annerlee wrote: "I love SK but haven’t read everything yet.

I think It is my favourite
Followed by The Shining .. also needs a re-read, The Stand and Salem’s Lot

Duma Key made a big impression on me too. Probably..."

Oh jeez, that sounds so scary! You were basically the star of a potential horror movie.

Kasia wrote: "I definitely need to get back into the Dark Tower series, I know Sally is a big fan from what we talked about, I've only read books 1-3 and looooved them :D"

I've been wanting to do a re-read of these books this year.

I'm a big Stephen King fan though I'm far from having read all of his stuff. My favorites are the DT series and Desperation. I just re-read Desperation last month and it just gets better every time I read it.

Felina wrote: "Kasia wrote: "I definitely need to get back into the Dark Tower series, I know Sally is a big fan from what we talked about, I've only read books 1-3 and looooved them :D"

I've been wanting to do ..."

We're definitely going to read these here at some point. I read them last year and was going nuts about them so I would LOVE to geek out and talk with people while reading them!

I've read almost everything by SK (definitely everything mentioned above. I plan to read the rest in the near future. The Dark Tower is my favorite! Has anyone else read the Dark Tower comics? The Gunslinger Born They're incredible! They spend a lot of time on Roland's origin story & go way beyond the novels. They then adapted the 1st 2 novels before they stopped (thanks to the the film that flopped. I'm hoping that the new owners of the publishing rights (Gallery 13) decide to start the comics up again.

Ian (RebelGeek) wrote: "I've read almost everything by SK (definitely everything mentioned above. I plan to read the rest in the near future. The Dark Tower is my favorite! Has anyone else read the Dark Tower comics? They..."

I have a set of TDT graphic novels and I love them! This has reminded me that I need to pull them out (read them of course) but also pick out a tattoo!

TDT graphic novels… must investigate

Sally wrote: "Denis (deez_bookish_adventures) wrote: "I started a chronological King marathon (just his novels) back in October/November, I just finished up the Long Walk over vacation this week so I am starting..."
Wow Denis, that is one hell of an endeavor! Very impressed! I'd love it if you popped in here sometimes and let us know where you are in this journey!

Sure, I don't mind doing that at all. :)

I just finished the Dark Tower series and it definitely had its ups and downs, but I definitely enjoyed my experience. I’m trying to read all of Stephen King. It’ll happen one of these days.

Felina wrote: "I'm a big Stephen King fan though I'm far from having read all of his stuff. My favorites are the DT series and Desperation. I just re-read Desperation last month and it just gets better every time..."

I love Desperation too! So good.

Annerlee wrote: "TDT graphic novels… must investigate"

I found mine (by a beautiful combination of luck and chance) at a store we have here called Ollie's. I don't know if that store is everywhere or just here in the south, but they have overstock stuff from bigger stores for really good prices. I've also seen them at 2nd and Charles.

Emilie wrote: "I love Desperation too! So good."

Desperation was incredible, I will remember it for a very long time. I feel like books aren't written like that anymore lol.

Emilie wrote: "Felina wrote: "I'm a big Stephen King fan though I'm far from having read all of his stuff. My favorites are the DT series and Desperation. I just re-read Desperation last month and it just gets be..."

Emilie! Squeeeeeee

Kasia wrote: "Emilie wrote: "I love Desperation too! So good."

Desperation was incredible, I will remember it for a very long time. I feel like books aren't written like that anymore lol."

True!

Sally wrote: "Felina wrote: "Kasia wrote: "I definitely need to get back into the Dark Tower series, I know Sally is a big fan from what we talked about, I've only read books 1-3 and looooved them :D"

I've been..."

The first time I read DT I would read them during my lunch breaks at work. We used to just eat at our desks and I felt like every few minutes I'd gasp and my friend next to me would ask what happened and I'd break it all down and why it was amazing. She put up with a lot from me those few months.

Here's a question for you all.

What books would you like to see made into a mini-series and/or movies?

I’d like DT done but done correctly. I once heard someone say it should be done as a tv series with a movie after each season. I tend to agree but someone would have to front the big bucks cause it would be several seasons and several movies.

Otherwise, not to be overly fan girl about Desperation but Desperation would be a pretty easy movie to make.

Felina wrote: "Otherwise, not to be overly fan girl about Desperation but Desperation would be a pretty easy movie to make..."

There is a movie - tv movie - came out in 2006

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129871/

Also it says you can watch it on Prime when checked to see where it can be watched. :)

WHAT?!?!

Ron Perlman!?!?

I’m having a lot of feelings right now.

Felina wrote: "I’m having a lot of feelings right now."

I have seen that movie actually though it has been awhile. It is good. You should go check it out. It is lengthy though - about 2 hours long. :)

That's happening some time this week for sure. Double for sure.