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I visited this one 7 years ago. But I figured I would listen to it for both the #LosersClub and for the upcoming movie. (Also, I needed a new #AudioCommute #AudioChore Book)

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Early voting in Bexar county means an excuse to go to the library. 🗳️ As you can see I have been playing catch up with #losersclub 😂 #HauntedShelf #GrimReaders

"In the year 2025, the best men don't run for president, they run for their lives... "
I love it when dates line up like this ?
In a dystopian version of the US, Ben is desperate for money for his sick daughter. He is so desperate that he volunteers for the running man game, a game no one has ever won ?‍⬛
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This month‘s book is #runningman Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! Don‘t forget to tag me so I can see which version you have! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead

#thelosersclub October book is The Running Man - hosted by @barkingmadread
See original post for more information if you are interested in joining:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2903651

Just a reminder that October‘s #LosersClub read is #therunningman Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about October 1st, when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

Waiting for a repairman doesn‘t have to be all bad, right?

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My lottery win purchase.💰 Fantastic condition 43 year old paperback from Stephen King under his pseudonym added to my SK Collection. 📚📚📚

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Published May 1982. Who knew? 🤷‍♀️

My favorite novella in this collection. I loved the nods to Orwell‘s 1984 with the talk of doublethink and the name of the plane ✈️ I found Ben Richard‘s‘ journey while in the games to be fascinating, riveting, and ruthless. The ending was WILD but I am not shocked because King‘s endings tend to be all over the place. This story has a lot to say about desperation and class divide.

Next up in my #readingStephenKing challenge: The Dark Tower!

Despite approaches to race and sexuality that are well past their expiration date, The Running Man remains a dishearteningly believable look at class dynamics in the not-so-distant future, and remains a still poignant reminder that it will always be in the best interests of those in wealth and power to play the "lesser" classes off of one another. After all, if they're too busy preying on one another, they won't come after the real predator. 5/5

Fast paced and entertaining. The original hunger games?

Next up on the #stephenkinglonghaul

Kinda funny to read this book that was published in 1982 and is set in 2023. I watched the movie ages ago and didn‘t really care for it; therefore, it‘s taken me forever to want to read the book. I‘m glad I finally did, the book was so much better! Ben Richards volunteers to go on the run to earn money for his sick baby girl. He‘s such a clever and strategic man. That ending though was definitely done in true King fashion; nice and gory. #MountTBR

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1358720001

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Think Hunger Games on a grander scale but less than 300 pages and your get an idea how epic this adventure is.

Absolutely loved this super fast paced dystopian. Totally rooted for Ben from the first page and the ending has me screaming! Ah the satisfaction.

This will go down as one of my favourite SK books. Five stars.

This book was alright. The story was easy to read and follow along and I know there has been talk about how King handles LGBTQ+ issues, but I felt like the racial and homophobic slurs distracted from the story. I understand that this was written almost 40 years ago, so some of the writing is pursuant to the times, but it was still a drawback for me.

I hated it. I got over 1/3 of the way through and can‘t. I felt like I was supposed to care that Ben signed up for a reality TV show where he‘d be hunted and killed. I really didn‘t care. I found him one dimensional and didn‘t like the dimension there was. Also, using “honky” and the N-word as interchangeable is gross. One was used to violently oppress and dehumanize black people. And “faggoty” as an adjective? Seriously? Nope. 🙅🏻‍♀️

So good! I‘m so happy to have to drive 30 min to work then walk 15isb min. I can listen listen listen and this one is great! I‘m surprised I haven‘t heard it

For my commute

This story is 100% better than the movie, Richards is a better character more believable, more likable, story more realistic. Not a horror story but a great psychological tale.

Excellent book. Definitely recommend.

Full review can be found at:
https://bookshelfadventures.home.blog/2019/03/29/the-running-man-by-richard-bach...

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Discussion starts NOW! #LosersClub

Open discussion is in the FOLLOWING POST marked as a SPOILER. Find the post for #TheRunningMan & 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!

The next book is a #bachmanbook: #TheRunningMan starts today! Grab your copy and check back March 18th for open discussion!
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I really enjoyed The Running Man. Stephen King is really good at dystopian, not so good at happy endings but this one works well. Also for a small book this one packs a big punch 👤 #losersclub

Surprise book mail from my mom at work today!!! I mentioned that I wanted to borrow it and she ended up just buying me my own copy. Not sure if that means she hates to share or what lol #surprisebookmail #ilovemymom #sharingiscaring #ornot

Just a reminder that February‘s #losersclub read takes us back to Bachman for #TheRunningMan! Buy, borrow, or beg your copy and check back in next month when we begin reading this one. I‘ll be #ghosthosting this one, but everyone is welcome to join in!

Much darker than the movie. At first, I was somewhat underwhelmed. However, the ending was much more satisfying than the movie. I love the whole, 'if I'm going down, I'm taking you with me' concept.

Out of "The Bachman Books" this is my second favorite, behind "The Long Walk."

First book finished in 2019! This was a really dark thriller that kept me completely engrossed.

Amazing, amazing book! Dystopian novel set in a future America. Richards has to win the game so his daughter can get the life saving medicine she needs.

Diving into the next read, even though I really should get some sleep.

The Running Man takes place in a totalitarian dystopian future in which individuals (the poor) have the opportunity to participate in reality TV for money, however they are subjected to bodily harm & possibly death during their show. Ben Richards has been recruited for one of the deadlier shows. Although the story started off a bit slow, once the hunt began I ended up really liking it.

Entretenido de principio a fin.

R is for The Running Man!
Did Stephen King invent Reality TV?!
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R is for the Running Man

“Welcome to America in 2025.
Where the best men don‘t run for President,
They run for their lives.”

Need to read this one!
I ❤️ dystopian science-fiction.

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Great book other than the ending feels rushed

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#TBRTuesday

My other favorite past time, other then reading books, has become running 🏃‍♀️
My ADHD puts so much unused energy into my body that it seems to be the best relaxation technique ever. Does anyone else have any other favorite hobbies that keep them sane?
I also enjoy binge watching historical documentaries 😁

Loved

My latest #chronologicalkingread has a scene where the main character must escape the Hunters set on killing him through a sewer pipe. Which has just reminded me of another sewer escape in King's bibliography: Andy's in Shawshank!

#underground
#SeptemBowie

One year ago today, I started my #chronologicalkingread! I really did well for the first few months, but this year I've only made progress on 3 books on the list!

Time to kick it up a notch. Next up: The Running Man, which I've never read. Then it's on to some great rereads 😊

Here's to a strong start to year 2!