The Creeds move from Chicago to rural Maine, their new life appears to be absolutely idyllic, perhaps even too good to be true. They have it all: physician husband, beautiful and loving wife, engaging daughter and adorable son (right down to the pet cat). Their neighbor is friendly and they have a great yard forContinue reading “Pet Sematary by Stephen King”
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R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII (RIP VII)
You know that feeling you get when you find something absolutely perfect, that is the feeling I got when I found out about R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII, or RIP VII for short. It is a reading challenge that runs from September 1-October 31. The purpose of R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII is to enjoy books andContinue reading “R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII (RIP VII)”
Casting the remake of Stephen King’s The Stand
There have long been murmurings about a remake of “The Stand” miniseries (based on the novel by Stephen King). As of 2011, Ben Affleck’s name has been attached to direct. Do I think this will ever really happen? I don’t know, but I’m hopeful. At any rate, as long as they get a better FrannieContinue reading “Casting the remake of Stephen King’s The Stand”
The Long Walk by Stephen King (plus The Stephen King Project)
Having recently discovered The Stephen King Project (better late than never?), I am excited to join in, even if there is only four months of 2012 left. The Long Walk by Stephen King (formerly released under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) is one of his most intense, horrific, and disturbing(ly wonderful) works. This might not soundContinue reading “The Long Walk by Stephen King (plus The Stephen King Project)”
Book blogger hop: new and old books
This week’s first question is (from Parajunkee’s View): Do your reading habits change based on your mood? Do you read a certain genre if you are feeling depressed or happy? Absolutely. My go-to book(s) when I am depressed is either Stephen King’s Bag of Bones or Jane Eyre. I’ve read those books so many timesContinue reading “Book blogger hop: new and old books”
Can a movie be better than the book? Yes. A top ten list…
In general, books are almost always better than the movies. The amount of detail and nuance that can be infused into a novel is much greater than can be put into a 90 minute movie. However, there are quite a few movies out there that are as good, if not not better, than their originalContinue reading “Can a movie be better than the book? Yes. A top ten list…”
Friggatriskaidekaphobia? Ten literary characters in need of bad luck
Suffering from friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia (otherwise known as fear of Friday the 13th or yesterday)? I personally do not, but I also didn’t publish this list because it somehow seemed wrong to wish ill luck on others on what was otherwise a good day (it had nothing to do with being lazy enjoying my day off).Continue reading “Friggatriskaidekaphobia? Ten literary characters in need of bad luck”
Bag of Bones by Stephen King
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, so in honor of this, I will be reviewing (and whole heartedly recommending) one of my favorite novels of all time – Stephen King’s Bag of Bones. Bag of Bones is what I would consider a departure from typical Stephen King books. First and foremost,Continue reading “Bag of Bones by Stephen King”
Stephen King’s top ten villains
Stephen King is certainly one of the more prolific writers of the macabre, but of his many villains, which ones are the scariest? Without further ado, here are my top ten Stephen King characters that I would never, ever want to meet in a dark alley (or, frankly, in broad daylight), but thoroughly enjoy onContinue reading “Stephen King’s top ten villains”
flannel and folklore 