chronologicalKingread

For the past couple of years I‘ve read a classic during the span of twelve months. In thinking about 2024‘s yearlong project, I‘m considering ramping up my #chronologicalkingread and trying to finish one book every month. If I can do it, I‘ll head into 2025 about to complete The Dark Tower!

Nothing like spur-of-the-moment reading goals on the last day of the year…

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dariazeoli

Nightmares & Dreamscapes | Stephen King

As I continue my slow journey through a #chronologicalkingread, I realize I‘ve forgotten just how long this short story collection is.

I also notice that King was 45 when he wrote the introduction to the book. I‘m really glad he hadn‘t said everything he had to say at that point. Apparently, he hasn‘t yet, either! Lucky for us Constant Readers.

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dariazeoli

Gerald's Game | Stephen King

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It‘s been years since I‘ve read this one, and I‘ve been mentally preparing myself for the degloving scene... but I forgot that before that, Jessie wants to cut herself to lubricate herself out of the handcuffs.

I‘m not sure I can read that. Any description or enactment of self-harm in this vein (no pun intended) causes a visceral reaction in me. I‘m talking grayed vision, flushed skin, could faint if I continue.

#chronologicalkingread

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dariazeoli I should just put this book in the freezer a la Joey Tribbiani. (edited) 4y

MySharonaK @dariazeoli yes this book belongs in the freezer ! For quite a few bits that keep coming back to me even though it‘s been years. I also really related as I‘m also feeling awful when reading stuff like that, feeling weak and queasy and like I can‘t stand or I‘ll faint 4y

dariazeoli @MySharonaK I‘m glad and sorry that you can relate 😆 I considered DNFing, but I quickly skimmed the queasy scene and I‘m now closing in on the finish line. But I think it‘ll be awhile before another reread of this one! 4y

MySharonaK @dariazeoli completely understood! Also - stirring clear of the film of course ! 4y

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dariazeoli

Untitled | Unknown

To finish:
Just Mercy #NewYearWhoDis
Frankissstein

Potential TBR:
Gerald‘s Game #chronologicalkingread
Open Book
Intimation #AuthorAMonth
The Wicked Deep
The Great Believers

#PennyPerPage

Librariana I happened upon your previous "penny per page" post and was very delighted by your concept. What a neat idea! Have you given any consideration to earning partial credit for donating 'owned' books that leave your shelves? Maybe at like 25% or 50%? Or did I miss that on your original post? I'm trying to honor the 1 in 1 out rule for myself! 4y

dariazeoli @Librariana Ooh, that‘s a good idea! The general guide is here: https://litsy.com/p/aUVBOFlWTkND but it‘s fine to tailor as you wish! I‘m doing 1/2 a penny for library pages and 3/4 a penny for pages on books acquired this year. I generally don‘t I haul books I don‘t at least try to read, but I think if you donate them, they deserve some credit. 4y

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Gerald's Game | Stephen King

Thriftbooks came through this time - pretty good condition! I‘ll be rereading this for the first time in decades in February. I much preferred Dolores Claiborne; we‘ll see if that changes this time around!

#chronologicalkingread

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dariazeoli

Gerald's Game | Stephen King

In order to resume my #ChronologicalKingRead, I need a copy of the tagged book. I‘ve earned juuust enough to afford it thanks to whatever coupon my web browser found for me yesterday!

Here‘s hoping “Very Good” condition is accurate...

#PennyPerPage

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Needful Things | Stephen King

I can‘t believe I started my #chronologicalkingread over 4 years ago! Finally decided to add it to my reading spreadsheet. This year has been entirely too low on King. 2020 continues to be 💩

CocoReads That‘s an amazing spreadsheet. I‘ve never tried to read king in chronological order. Might be something to try sometime. It‘s a bit daunting though. 4y

TheBookHippie This is amazing. With you on the shit show 😫 4y

BoleyBooks I started out strong, but now find myself skipping ahead. I just finished It for the first time. I‘m super curious about Rose Madder and Duma Key. Needful Things is one of my favorites. 4y

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Needful Things | Stephen King

Anyone need healthcare? #healthcareisaright #chronologicalkingread

Bklover Yep. 4y

Megabooks Pretty much. 4y

Reggie Did you read the article today that is making it harder for certain visas to be renewed. It covers all the foreign medical residents who are on the frontline of all the Covid response in hospitals. It‘s pretty disgusting. 4y

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My Favorite Authors | Thomas Costley

We‘re just over halfway through our month of Stephen King for #AuthorAMonth! It looks like most of us have been enjoying our books. I particularly liked his early work when I was a teen, and I love that we‘re reading him in October. What a perfect set up for Halloween!

Next month we go much lighter with Rainbow Rowell. Put in your library hold now 😊📚.

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dariazeoli Still doing my #chronologicalkingread and this month‘s chunkster is Needful Things. I haven‘t read it in ages so I‘m enjoying it! (edited) 4y

Susanita Hold placed! Libby says three weeks, so that sounds about right. 4y

Soubhiville @dariazeoli that‘s perfect! 4y

Texreader I robbed from my daughter‘s books a Rowell book. I‘ve chosen to reread Eleanor and Park. I loved it the first time. 4y

Soubhiville @Texreader I loved

Eleanor and Park

AmyG I am halfway through If It Bleeds and loving it, of course. SK is my favorite. 4y

erzascarletbookgasm I‘m looking forward to next month, after all the spooky, creepy reads this month 😁. I think I‘ve only read Attachments. 4y

Soubhiville @erzascarletbookgasm I‘ve read a few by her and liked them. Attachments is the one I‘m planning to read 😊📚 4y

Bookzombie I‘m about 20% into The Shining. I‘m sure I will finish it before the end of the month. 4y

erzascarletbookgasm Oh I just remember I‘ve also read PumpkinHeads 👍 4y

BookwormAHN I'm loving Stephen King Month 🖤 4y

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dariazeoli

A Warning | Anonymous,

#WeeklyForecast looks quite similar to last week!

📚Finish tagged book
📚Continue #thejoyfulveganbuddyread, Mrs. Saint, and #NonfictionNerds Feb read, Inheritance
📚Resume #chronologicalkingread with The Waste Lands
📚#AuthorAmonth: Start The Nickel Boys
📚#ReadWithTBRCrew: Start The Cuckoo‘s Calling

I‘m also pretty sure I‘ll be reading more Locke & Key. Loving it after 2 volumes!

Cinfhen

Cinfhen #NonFictionNerds I haven‘t seen this hashtag before but im curious 🤓I loved

Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love

dariazeoli @Cinfhen It‘s new - it‘s a Goodreads group ☺️ I started the book yesterday and I‘m hooked! 5y

Cinfhen It‘s really good!!! Enjoy 😊 5y

Amiable @Cinfhen Join us in the #NonFictionNerds GR group —we‘re discussing “Inheritance” this month! Next month‘s theme is “disaster event.” 5y

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