Welcome to Litsy!

In this early King novel, he explores small-town life and the depredations of greed on the better instincts of what were fine people. When a mysterious man, Leland Gaunt, opens a resale store in town, he starts using his wares to gain control of the townspeople and sow discord in their quiet village. Even some of the nicest people like the sheriff‘s girlfriend, Polly, are lured by items too tempting to resist. A fine study of the effects of greed!

May #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks 🌷

Library sale book haul from last week!

So excited to find the whole Broken Earth and Winners trilogy.

“The trust of the innocent is the liar‘s most useful tool.”

I‘ve always been intrigued by the fact that King considers this a comedy — especially considering how dark it gets in spots. From my perspective, this is a great example of rising tension, and proves King‘s ability to tear apart the world he‘s created in a grotesquely entertaining way.

Spooky Halloween reading with my little goblin Polly 🙀

#Screamathon #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks @4thhouseontheleft

It's been several years since I read this book and I felt it was time to finally revisit. I noticed so many details this time around that I didn't before.

Gaunt makes such a great character and the psychological manipulation is handled so well. This is still one of my top 10 King reads.

Still working on Needful Things 🙄

Adding the last 6:49:27 to the #20in4Readathon. Then Hoping to finish off Horrorstor before the end of the week. Fingers crossed 🤞

#Scarathlon2021 #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick @Andrew65

Current read! This is a hefty one, so I'm going to try and get through what I can today while I'm off.

#Scarathlon2021 #TeamSlaughter #LittenListen #Bookspinbingo #SpookoweenReadathon #Screamathon #Wickedathon #Necronomathon #Readlikehellathon #ReadWithUs #HalloweenReadathon #ReadtheUSA2021 @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @TheSpineView @4thhouseontheleft @StayCurious @Patchshank @GHABI4ROSES @DieAReader

#20in4 starts now!
I'm starting with 📚 Needful Things,
but also plan to keep reading 📚 The Lying Game.
Thanks @Andrew65 for hosting!

#JulyJourneys
Needful Things: The Last #Castle Rock Story
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

I've now made this my 57th King read, it's a great book and the writing is excellent!

The whole book seemed to be a build up to what was going to happen with thd Needful Things store and it's owner and when the ending came around it was far too abrupt and limited to a few pages.

Other than that it was a enjoyable, atmospheric, character driven book.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3146359678?type=review#...

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I love Stephen King and I love Castle Rock. That is all. #20in4 one chunkster down!

I had been listening to MEET ME IN MONACO, but work is making me feel stabby 🔪 so we‘re switching gears over here and hoping Stephen King helps me channel my rage away from my coworkers 😂

⭐⭐⭐⭐ https://suspensebookreviews.home.blog/2021/04/03/needful-things-by-stephen-king/

In the small town of Castle Rock a new shop has opened, leaving the towns people to wonder what this new shop holds. Haunted by their new possessions, each person is lead to madness by Mr. Gaunts "prices to pay." A true chilling tale of the what materialism can lead to. A must read!

I am a huge King fan, after his newest novel I couldn't resist going and reading/rereading some of his other work. I feel a King binge coming on. I surprisingly never read this one. So far it has been a true page-turner! King never disappoints with his work.

Hubby‘s little surprise this morning 💝 #happyvalentines

This book does not get the hype it deserves! It is so good! I‘m super happy to be back in Castle Rock. I didn‘t realize how much I missed Stephen Kings writing. Needful Things was a great read.

My full review: https://readinginthewildwood.com/2021/01/15/needful-things-by-stephen-king-revie...

Stephen King is my favorite author

Stephen King has an amazing knack for writing about entire towns. In Needful Things, he thoroughly develops a town full of characters with drama, “pranks,” and murder. Leland Gaunt arrives to Castle Rock and opens a store where he knows everyone is willing to pay a price for something they want. #MountTBR

I don‘t have a big tbr this month. I think I‘m still recovering from the holiday season. Unfortunately, my brain hasn‘t returned to the real world. Plus, the books that I do have planned are chunks, so it will probably take me a minute to read them. Here‘s to hoping that audiobooks will save my number count this month. What are you reading this month?

🌲My full tbr post is at readinginthewildwood.com🌲

Happy New Year! It‘s time to set our reading goals, littens. What do you guys have planned?

My reading goals: https://readinginthewildwood.com/2021/01/01/my-2021-reading-goals/

Good book! A lot of characters but easy to read❤️

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 💩

Loved it! I‘ve been a fan of Stephen King since I was a teen but now I‘m going back and reading a lot that I missed out on. I‘m thoroughly enjoying myself and this one is no exception! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Anyone need healthcare? #healthcareisaright #chronologicalkingread

Thank you very much for the tag @BookwormAHN ❤

1. I used to play tennis as a kid. Now I just work out. But every now and then I enjoy watching different kinds of sport. My favourite athlete is Megan Rapinoe.

2. I am grateful for my hubbie, my home and my work - my actual life tbh. ❤ Right now I'm thankful for the ceasing of my neck pain.

I tag whoever wants to be tagged 😁

I know it‘s not thursday but I missed this one yesterday.
1. After my uncle‘s death, his TV would turn on randomly despite not being plugged in.
2. All the Littens
#thankfulthursday @Cosmos_Moon

As if Castle Rock doesn't have enough problems a new shop opens with the promise that it can find that special item that each of the townspeople need. The items are purchased with very little money and a favor to be paid later. What could possibly go wrong 😼
#losersclub
#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
#BBRC #GrowUp #FavoriteAuthor
@LibrarianRyan @Sarahreadstoomuch

#Just a little late this time! #LosersClub Discussion starts NOW!

Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a SPOILER. Find the post for #NeedfulThings & tap "show me" on the spoiler tag to join in the discussion. Join in whenever you can! Today. Tomorrow. Next month! The post will always be up so just tag any of us & we‘ll jump in to discuss with you. See you there!

REMINDER: This month‘s book is #NeedfulThings! Grab your copy and check back around July 18th (or, you know, when I remember to post 🤦🏻‍♀️) for open discussion! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion #ghosthostpost

Wow!!! Just...wow!! Amazing and sad what people will do for “things”.

Just a reminder that June‘s #losersclub read is #NeedfulThings! Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about June 19th when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be in July. #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion #ghosthostpost

Thanks for the tag @ElizaMarie
1. Today it reached 80 but cooled off quick when it started storming
2. All of them! But to pick one. Hmm... Daffodils.
3. The tagged book. Or Dreamcatcher or The Book Thief

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
Tagging @anewton91 @AkashaVampie @LibrarianRyan and @SumisBooks if y'all havent already played

Vicious, delicious fun!!
It was always clear where this story was headed and I really enjoyed getting there.

#yearofthechunkster

Thanks Mr King another new favourite phrase to go along with "How d' you like that happy crappy?"
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#currentlyreading

A combined #bookreport and #weeklyforecast as will mostly be continuing with In Progress reads before starting anything new ❤️❤️
@Cinfhen #currentlyreading

Just started this and already hooked...not read the previous Castle Rock novels though ooooops 😬 #sorrynotsorry #currentlyreading

There‘s a new store in town, and it is guaranteed to have just what you need! Be wary of the owner, Leland Gaunt. He is not exactly in the business for money.

Loved the premise of this story. However as much as I liked certain characters, I have to admit there were a few too many for my liking, some certainly forgettable.

Like most Stephen King books, this is well worth reading!

1. I like a good thriller in winter! Hope to finish Needful Things this week!

2. My absolute favorite winter meal is chicken noodle soup with a buttered roll.

3. The weather today is sunny!

@Eggs
#wondrouswednesday

Loved this story. I don‘t think it gets enough love 😁🤘

#stephenking #needfulthings #underrated

Yeesh! I made out like a bandit this year! Happy Holidays indeed! 🎄📚📚🎄