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El pistolero (La torre oscura, I)
El pistolero (La torre oscura, I) | Stephen King
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MadDustKitties
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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I enjoyed this book right from the first page.

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KathyWheeler
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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I do reread. Every Christmas, I read A Christmas Carol. I‘ve read Stephen King‘s The Dark Tower series multiple times. When I am pensive and need a calming book, I read Anne Morrow Lindbergh‘ Gift From the Sea.
#SUNDAYFUNDAY

ImperfectCJ 💯 Gift From the Sea. I'm finding it more and more poignant and meaningful as I get older (and now that I know more about what her husband was up to at the time she was writing it... yikes). 5mo
KathyWheeler @ImperfectCJ He was a piece of work! 5mo
BookmarkTavern I forgot about A Christmas Carol! 😅 Thanks for sharing! 5mo
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Gissy
Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Eggs Brilliant 👏🏻 6mo
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shortsarahrose
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Pickpick

The first of the series. I‘ve seen some describe this novel as more of a prologue to the rest of the series and it does have that feel. It feels more atmospheric than plot driven. It took a little to get into it because of that, but by the end I was fully invested. If a combo weird atmospheric sci-fi, dystopian, western story sounds interesting, then this might be for you.

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shortsarahrose
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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“Instead, he caught him as he leaped. The heart beneath the thin shirt thrummed and fluttered as Jake clung to him.
The end was very close now.”

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deeannloso
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

I love the beginning phrase: “The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” And so begins the story of Roland and his quest to reach the Dark Tower. This is my third reading of this series and I love it every time I read it. #SeriesLove2023 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Awesome! 2y
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deeannloso
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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“A #1 national bestseller, The Gunslinger introduces readers to one of Stephen King‘s most powerful creations, Roland of Gilead: The Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. In his desolate world, which mirrors our own in frightening ways, Roland tracks The Man in Black, encounters an enticing woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the boy from New York named Jake.”

KathyWheeler King has said that the first line of this novel is one of his best lines. I agree. It‘s concise but still manages to set the tone and the atmosphere of this book. 2y
deeannloso @KathyWheeler I totally agree. 😊 2y
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intothehallofbooks
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Finally finished my reread. I‘ll call it a low pick.

I maintain my initial opinion that this isn‘t one of my favorites by King because it is all over the place. But I can 100% see how it is an introduction to this world and is setting up a much grander story.

Michael Whelan‘s illustrations are *chef‘s kiss*

Up next in my #readingStephenKing challenge is Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption!! Very excited to finally read it!

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BC_Dittemore
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Pickpick

When I first read The Gunslinger, I was a bit underwhelmed by how sparse it was. But this time, listening to the audiobook, I could appreciate the quality of King‘s prose; you can tell he really wanted it to feel like a high fantasy while still incorporating the western and sci-fi elements. At which he is successful. The climax is where it falters; I think King was still unsure where the series would go. Thankfully, he figured it out in due time.

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intothehallofbooks
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This book makes so much more sense now that I learned it was a series of novellas put together to make a novel. I‘ve always thought it a bit disjointed as a complete story, but I get it now. It really mostly serves to set up the world and introduce characters, I suppose.

Anyway, this was the only Stephen King book I had ever read before starting on my #readingStephenKing project, so it‘s a reread for me now.

TheNeverendingTBR Is this the only Dark Tower book you've read? 2y
intothehallofbooks @TheNeverendingTBR Yes! I read this one a few years ago and then read about one or two chapters of the second Dark Tower book, then stopped and decided to start from King‘s beginning and read his books and stories in the order he wrote them. That‘s why I haven‘t read more yet. I‘m working on the books he published in 1982 now. 2y
TheNeverendingTBR @intothehallofbooks AWESOME!! 😍 What's been your favourite so far? 2y
intothehallofbooks @TheNeverendingTBR Oh, for sure it has been The Stand. So far. I loved Salem‘s Lot, The Shining, and Cujo too. But The Stand is really something special, I think. 2y
TheNeverendingTBR @intothehallofbooks That's my favourite too. 😊 2y
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Pikathulhu
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Pickpick

Honestly, reviewing a book that I've read this many times is difficult. This series is a core component of my literary heart. That said, The Gunslinger is an excellent introduction to Roland's world, especially in its revised and expanded form. Readers are introduced to the primary focus of the series, and hit with frequent flashes of foreshadowing regarding the long and circuitous journey that lies ahead. 19/19, may it do ya fine.

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Bookwormjillk
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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This was my pick for the #scream prompt because that‘s what the ending of this series made me do! #Scarathlon daily prompt

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AmandaBlaze
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Eggs Perfect 👍🏼 2y
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LiseWorks
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

#NSR221 @Nessavamusic Misc. A Western Genre I found this one strange. A mixture of a western with The Lord of the Ring quest. Very weird and deep thinking. Will I continue with this series? Not sure 😕 🤔

BookwormM This is the weakest book in the series it does get better and has so many links to his other books 2y
LiseWorks @BookwormM aha! So I should keep reading then, good to know 2y
Nessavamusic I had similar feelings when I read this one, never continued it 2y
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anthony b
Gunslinger | Stephen King
Pickpick

The story is great with great depth and story, it has great examples of clear character development such as Roland. The only negative thing i can say about it is it was a bit of a slow read.

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Oryx
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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The squirrel in grey fled across the park, and the puppy followed.

Embarking on a probably too ambitious reread of The Dark Tower on audio after listening to the Kingcast podcast. See you in about 300 hours...

tpixie Love your puppy- squirrel adaptation!! Stand Tall, Brave, and True! (edited) 3y
erzascarletbookgasm 😄 Great photo 3y
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IamIamIam
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Mehso-so

I've read this a few times in my fangirl days. I always liked this story but Lord, is it slow! Lots of unpopular opinions from me on King. I hate how often he uses the words slut and whore. I hate the way he rambles. But I love Jake and I still kind of love Roland. ❤

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IamIamIam
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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"Go, then. There are other worlds than these."

#StephenKingProject

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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Pickpick

I think this book is one of the weakest starts to a series out there, BUT it is essential for your trip to The Dark Tower. Blending western, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror elements, King started something unique when he published this 40 years ago. Not much happens in this book, but the rich world building and characterization provoke a necessity to continue with Roland on his quest despite knowing almost nothing about it. Almost as if it is “ka.”3⭐️

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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Taking a mental health day and trying a “new to me” bakery! 🥐 ☕️ 📚

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noseinabookagain
Pickpick

A quick and easy read from the King! You can tell how good of a writer King is from the fact that I absolutely could not read the fantasy/supernatural genre before I fell into his world. I‘ve learned that if you just go along with it and bring your imagination, it can be one helluva ride.

Apparently this is the weakest in the series, so I‘m excited to continue the journey.

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BoleyBooks
Gunslinger | Stephen King
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This journey starts today! 🤓📚 #boleybooks #thedarktower #stephenking #bookbeast #bookjoy #kamiboley #bookbuds
What are you reading? 😊

BoleyBooks @bthegood- looks good, stacked it! 😊 3y
Bigwig One of my all time favorite series. Unforgettable! 3y
BoleyBooks @Bigwig -good to know you enjoyed it! 🤗 3y
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Addison_Reads
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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#BookSpinBingo #BookSpin #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

I freaked out this morning when I realized I never posted my list for this month. 😀

Crazeedi I think you are still ok!! Happy new year Cassie!! 3y
Addison_Reads @Crazeedi Happy New Year to you too! 💚 I'll be putting Cloud Cuckoo Land in the mail for you tomorrow. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 3y
Crazeedi @Addison_Reads you are so kind , thank you so much. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! I'm about six hours later than usual, so you're doing great!! 😂 3y
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deeannloso
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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“In this first book of this series, now expanded and revised by the author, Stephen King introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes. Roland of Gilead, the last gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. Roland pursues the man in black, encounters an alluring woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the boy from New York called Jake.”

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TheNeverendingTBR
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Pickpick

I've never done a review of The Dark Tower books before, but this will be my fifth time reading the series and I'm going to take my time and give it the review I think it deserves.

It's such an atmospheric read, the descriptions of the surroundings just puts you right there with Roland and the characters are unbeatable.

Too much to type so check ⤵️

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4344780038?book_show_action=false&from_rev...

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TheNeverendingTBR
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1️⃣ I set a goal to read 120 books this year and I've almost completed it, I think this is definitely the most I've read in a year. 😁

2️⃣ Well I'm starting another re-read of The Dark Tower series by Stephen King tomorrow, so I'll be happy if I can get to the fourth book by the end of the year; but I'm not rushing it. I want to digest every word this time.

I tag @BrittanyReads @TheRiehlDeal @inthegreensandblues

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

TheRiehlDeal I already played, but thanks for the tag anyways. 🙂 3y
TheSpineView Great job with your reading goal and thanks for playing! 3y
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Mattyholm
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Panpan

I heard a lot of good things about this series. Honestly the first book wasn‘t exactly a page turner for me. Picking up the next book feels like a chore I want to put off. I‘m curious, but if the next book doesn‘t do it for me… the following half dozen won‘t get a chance. 2/5

BookwormM The is the worst book in the series it gets a lot better 3y
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Twainy
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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🎧 We are introduced to the gunslinger Roland of Gilead. This is an introduction to one of my favorite series. Just a start. An endlessly descriptive book.

This book tells you of a goal, the Dark Tower in an endless desert in this messed up sci-fi/fantasy, spaghetti western.

Hello Alice, Jake & the man in black.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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amywithbooks
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Next stop on my #stephenkinglonghaul journey. I have been so looking forward to another re-read of my all-time favorite series!! And now I have the boxed set, which makes it even better!

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DrLReads
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
Mehso-so

This isn‘t my favourite King, but I am glad I finally found the time to start the series. I found the middle lagged a bit, but am invested now! Waiting for book 2 from the library now.

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SpookyDonut
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
Pickpick

Feels like it took forever to make the time to finish this book. I really enjoyed it. It‘s the first Stephen King book that I‘ve started and finished. Can‘t wait to discuss it with my boss at work on Friday.

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Bookwormjillk
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Pickpick

One of my goals this summer is to re-read the first three books of the Dark Tower series. I just finished the first and this is one of those books that‘s better the second time through because you know what happens with the rest of the series. “Go then. There are other worlds than these.”

Erinsuereads I couldn't agree more. It gets better every time. I feel like the stand was better the second time too. 3y
TH3F4LC0N Definitely the best written of the series. King was on another level with The Gunslinger. 3y
bio_chem06 I‘m so afraid to reread this series because I feel like the magic might be lost and I don‘t want to ruin my perception of the series that I currently have. 3y
Bookwormjillk @ErinSueMreads agree about The Stand 3y
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Twainy
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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This week‘s new books, 6 hardcovers. 🥰

The Maidens, May BOTM.

Books 1, 3 & 4 of The Greatcoats series 🖤 🖤 🖤

Stephen King‘s The Gunslinger

The Jasmine Throne - Illumicrate

CaffeineAndCandy Pretty ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
Twainy @CaffeineAndCandy it is difficult to pass up a pretty cover ... 😁 3y
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SpookyDonut
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Leftcoastzen Awwww!😻 3y
lazydaizee Nice picture. 3y
Crazeedi Sweet kitty😺😺 3y
SpookyDonut Thank you! He‘s the best guy. He‘s my 15 year old rescue from my job. 🥰 3y
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JessClark78
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Day 6 #NutsInMay #Readathon

I screwed up my timer so I had to start over with that. Yesterday I read for almost two and a half hours. Finished The Gunslinger.

Andrew65 Brilliant 👏👏👏 3y
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JessClark78
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Days 4 & 5 #NutsInMay #Readathon

I got a few more hours of reading done between Tuesday and Wednesday. Almost finished with The Gunslinger.

Andrew65 Great, are you enjoying it? 3y
JessClark78 @Andrew65 Yeah, it‘s good. This was a reread, but it‘s been a while since I last read it so I didn‘t remember a lot of it. I haven‘t read the rest of the series yet. 3y
Andrew65 @JessClark78 The series only gets better and better from this one. 3y
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JessClark78
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Day 3 #NutsInMay #Readathon

Read for a little over two hours. Finished the first half of The Gunslinger.

Andrew65 Going well 👏👏👏 3y
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JessClark78
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Day 2 #NutsInMay #Readathon

Read for around an hour and a half. Finished a few chapters of The Gunslinger.

jb72 I really enjoyed that book! 3y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 3y
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Juliwyant
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Finally going to start this series. Audio book of book 1! Better late than never!!

lucifare I have been thinking of starting the audio version of this series as well! 4y
Sleepswithbooks I just started book four 😃 Reading this series was one of my 2021 goals. 4y
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jb72
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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#catsoflitsy

Here is Mallie from 2015. Now I have other decoy books for her to lean on while I read.

Crazeedi Mallie is so sweet😻 4y
jb72 @Crazeedi she really is such a wonderful cat. She‘s very sassy and loves attention. 4y
Crazeedi @jb72 I miss my kitties, I'll be finding a couple soon. And I got your note , will write as soon as I can, things have been a bit wonky lately, I'm behind on everything 4y
jb72 @Crazeedi My ex didn‘t want cats so as soon as we split I got a cat. I will always have one now. No worries on writing back. Just take care and find time to relax! 4y
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TheNeverendingTBR
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Thanks for the tag @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm ?

1️⃣ I'd travel pretty far to see Stephen King, don't know what I'd say or ask him though. I'd be like "The Dark Tower is one of the best things I've came across in my life, can you sign my copies of The Gunslinger and The Stand?." ?‍♂️

2️⃣ Never, but I've been off sick and stayed in bed all day drinking tea and reading. ??☕

3️⃣ Arizona/Monument Valley ??

#WondrousWednesday
@Eggs

Eggs Great choices!! Thanks so much for joining in 🌞📚👏🏻 4y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Lol, I feel your first answer! I‘ve met several famous people and am ALWAYS the awkward one just standing there wondering what the heck I‘m supposed to say/do now. 😅 4y
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CaffeineAndCandy
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Pickpick

The gunslinger Roland is introduced as the last adventurer, the last gunslinger in the world. His history is made known as well as his goal to reach the tower. There are many deaths by Roland's hand. As Roland chases the man in black, Jake, a young boy, becomes Roland's companion through the desert and the mountains, before Jake's tragic accident. Roland catches and tries to kill the man in black, but that is only the beginning. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

TheNeverendingTBR *Jake* 😝 4y
HeyT @TheNeverendingTBR I was so confused until I saw your comment. 4y
TheNeverendingTBR Go then, there are other worlds than these @HeyT @CaffeineAndCandy 4y
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CaffeineAndCandy @HeyT yasss! David was the bird. My bad and thank you @TheNeverendingTBR 4y
Sleepswithbooks I‘m reading this journey now too 😃 I finished book 2 ... 4y
CaffeineAndCandy I'm beginning book two right now! Are you part of the #LosersClub? We are reading King's books in chronological order and right now we are on Desperation. I'm reading the first three Dark Tower books to catch up because in a couple months we are reading the 4th. @Sleepswithbooks 4y
jb72 I‘ve read the first three books and really enjoyed them! 4y
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CaffeineAndCandy
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Epic fail on getting #24in48 🤦🏽‍♀️

Graciouswarriorprincess Me too. I only got in 12 hours but I did finish two books. 4y
wordslinger42 Reading over 11 hours is not too shabby!! I've never managed to get 24 hours before! 4y
candority 11 hours is better than zero hours! 😊 4y
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Gissy 11 hours of pleasure reading! Those marvelous 11 hours count!!! You didn‘t fail!👍 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @Graciouswarriorprincess I got a lot of reading finished. Only 33 pages left in one book. 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @wordslinger42 thanks that's encouraging! What is your email again? 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @candority I have to agree with you! 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @Gissy thanks so much! I feel better now! 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess @CaffeineAndCandy You did great! I have managed one in over two years to get 24 hours but I always feel like it is a win no matter what. 😀📚 4y
wordslinger42 @CaffeineAndCandy No problem! It's 2125bks@gmail.com 😊 4y
PurpleyPumpkin I think you did great! Well done. 👏🏽 4y
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TheNeverendingTBR
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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He smelled alkali, bitter as tears. The desert beyond the door was white; blinding; waterless; without feature save for the faint, cloudy haze of the mountains which sketched themselves on the horizon.

The smell beneath the alkali was that of the devil-grass which brought sweet dreams, nightmares....death.

But not for you, gunslinger. Never for you. You darkle. You tinct.

May I be brutally frank? You go on.

#thedarktower 🥀

Suet624 Fantastic picture. 4y
TheNeverendingTBR @Suet624 it's been along time since I re-read The Dark Tower, so I'm really forward to it and hope I can squeeze in a re-read this year! 😌 4y
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MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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5 ⭐️s
A reread of one of my most beloved series. Now I‘ll finally persevere and read through them all! 😅 I gave up a little over a decade ago because of a certain character. Don‘t worry, you‘ll know when I get to them again. 🙄 King‘s mashup of Western, fantasy, sci fi and horror creates such a rich universe for his story. Thank you @Twainy for including it in my swap and returning me to the series. ❤️❤️ I‘ll be adding the 2nd to my Feb. TBR. 😍

KathyWheeler My husband and I are listening to this series right now. I‘ve read it several times; this is his first time. We just finished Wolves of the Calla. 4y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @KathyWheeler Aawww, that sounds so fun! ❤️☺️❤️ 4y
KathyWheeler @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm We are enjoying it. I love it when he actually likes the books I introduce him to. 😊 4y
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madams421 I‘ve been wanting to read this! 4y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @KathyWheeler Is he a reader usually? My husband is most certainly not a reader, but does listen when I go on my long rants. 😅 Audiobooks don‘t usually work for me personally, but maybe on the next road trip I‘ll have to suggest this idea. It would be wonderful to experience stories along with him. ❤️ 4y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @madams421 You definitely should! It‘s a very unique roller coaster ride! 😅❤️ 4y
Twainy I bought these on CD so long ago. Every once in awhile I check to see if there‘s a hardcover collectors set, maybe a special anniversary edition. There is a graphic novel version but I‘m holding out. 4y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @Twainy I‘ve been putting off the graphic novels for after I‘ve read all the novels, but I really do want to get to them eventually. King mentioned in the forward of this book how of all his novels, this series seems to be the least talked about/known. I don‘t think the film did it any favors when it comes to exposure... 🤦‍♀️ Maybe someday there will be a special edition set worthy of collecting. ❤️📚😍📚❤️ Hope springs eternal! 😅 4y
Twainy I agree!! I remember reading book one & thinking ... ok this isn‘t scary. I was reading King for the horror and that didn‘t strike me as horror. It took me a few books to get into that series but then I was HOOKED! It‘s a series I‘ll listen to again & again like Harry Potter. I eagerly await an anniversary collectors edition. 😁 4y
KathyWheeler @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm When he does read, he pretty much reads non-fiction. He watches a lot more tv than I do. We started listening to audiobooks on road trips. I‘ve introduced him to Doctor Sleep, The Dresden Files, The Rivers of London series, and (weirdly, because it doesn‘t fit) The Agony and the Ecstasy. He‘s loved them all. I don‘t know how or why I ended up being the person to pick the books, but it‘s been fun. 😊 4y
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MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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I love readathons where you pick your own goals!
-Have the tagged book finished by today.
-Read 80 pages of Ascent of Gravity by end of week.
-Start and get halfway through another book.
#JoyousJanuary @Andrew65

Andrew65 Good luck 😊👍 Great goals. 4y
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JakeRuble
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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Pickpick

This book actually got me into the Stephen King universe (and what a universe it is). It started off a bit slow as I have learned many of King‘s books do, but by the end of the book I was ready to continue my path to the Dark Tower. I am on the third book in the series and so far The Gunslinger has been my favorite.

TheSpineView Welcome to Litsy! 🤩📖📚 4y
EmilyM Welcome!! 4y
JakeRuble @EmilyM ✌🏼 4y
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BookwormM Interesting most people I communicate with rate Gunslinger least favourite of the series. I must confess I also fall into this group 4y
JakeRuble @BookwormM I‘ve noticed that, however I am only a little more than halfway through the third book in the series and it‘s just now picking up for me. Perhaps when I finish it and the story is complete, my thoughts will change. 4y
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BillBlume
The Gunslinger | Stephen King
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1.) The Gunslinger (Opened my eyes to how bizarre epic fantasy can get, and it‘s the first book my wife ever recommended to me when we started to date in high school)
2.) Fave Protagonist: Roland (such an interesting mix of lone wolf cowboy and knight)
Fave Antagonist: Barlow (from Salem‘s Lot, because he was almost always five steps ahead of the protagonists)

TheNeverendingTBR Your choices are great, I love all of those! Thanks for playing along! 😌👌 4y
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