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Breathing with Stephen King

12 February 2011 5 Comments

Before things got so busy, I was reading six to ten books a week. It allowed my brain to process something else besides red marks and short stories.

I haven’t been reading outside of slush and editing for a long time. In fact, I bought several books back in August or July that I haven’t even taken out of the shopping bag – they’re still in the bag, on a shelf. I feel kinda bad about that, and considering who the publisher is, I’m not even sure the authors will see the royalties from the purchases. :-/

I need to have some relaxation time. Twice yesterday I became so tense over some things that were said that don’t even directly involve me, I nearly said some really nasty things to someone I really care about. So – it’s break time.

I’m going to take a break and breathe with my life-time favorite author, in the 2011 Stephen King Challenge. The goals are simple (for me anyway) – six to twelve of his books before the end of December. I’m sure I can handle that. If I’ve the time, I may post reviews and whatnot at the official site (see sidebar), and here too. :)

Maybe you’d like to tell me, in the comments below, which of his new titles – either The Dome or Just After Sunset – I should pick up? I’d like to add one new title while I’m at it.

I believe I’ll start with The Dark Half!

5 Comments »

  • Kevin said:

    I’d avoid The Dome at all costs. Seriously.

    # 12 February 2011 at 3:38 pm
  • Mike Hultquist said:

    Hey, Jodi:

    My wife loved “Under the Dome”, though I haven’t read it yet. It’s quite huge. “Just After Sunset” is a great collection, and in my opinion, some of the best short fiction Stephen King has done in a long time. I’ve always appreciated his short fiction, especially the early stuff. This collection does not disappoint. “N” is a long one, and worth the read. They’re all great.

    Mike H.

    # 13 February 2011 at 8:19 pm
  • Brandon Layng said:

    Go with “Just After Sunset”. The stories are worth a read, easier to get down in a short time, one at a time and honestly, “Under The Dome” is a serious time commitment. It will take a huge chunk out of your month. I have a signed copy of it I keep staring at, knowing it will take me weeks to read it. I have a hardcover, so maybe a soft cover wouldn’t seem so daunting. They’re both worth a read from what I hear. Also, read “Duma Key”, it’s like being with King during his heyday.

    Have fun and good luck on the challenge.

    # 14 February 2011 at 2:03 pm
  • Brandon Layng said:

    This post actually convinced me to dig up my copy of “Just After Sunset” again and re-read the stories. Still just as entertaining to read as the first time. King may not think “Willa” is one of the best stories in the collection but I do. I’m a sucker for his “Bag of Bones” type stories though.

    # 16 February 2011 at 11:17 pm
  • JodiLee (author) said:

    Hmmm. From everything I’ve gathered thus far, it seems like women like Under the Dome, and men don’t. Men like Just After Sunset… LOL

    Just After Sunset it is. :) Thanks everyone!

    # 20 February 2011 at 9:55 pm