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I‘m with Stephen King on this one. The book is way better than the movie. In the book, Jack Torrence‘s journey into madness is eventual. He‘s a recovering alcoholic who is trying to better himself for his wife and son. The Overlook Hotel, where he is the caretaker for the winter months, has a different plan for him…and it‘s not good. #SeriesLove2024 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView

Jack Torrance‘s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the old hotel, he‘ll have plenty of time to reconnect with his family and work on his writing. But as the harsh winter sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote, and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.

#SpringSkies #Twins

#InsaneProtag 🤪🔪 #ItTakesAllKinds ☘️🌈🌷🌞

#BookNerd 🤓📚💙

Oops! I didn‘t notice the audiobook was in German. 😕

“Jack Torrance‘s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he‘ll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister.”

#NewYearNewBooks #Twins

#WinterGames #HolidayLaughs #ReindeerGamers

I read it as a teenager in the ‘80s. This time I listened to the audio. I really liked it, but I do suspect it would have been creepier (and I would have been less likely to lose focus) if I‘d read the print. But, having already read the print, I wanted to try the audio. And there were still creepy parts, but it‘s pretty much impossible to get Jack Nicholson out of my head… or Shelley Duval or the actor who played Danny in the original movie.

Definitely spooky at some points. I realized at some points i should have not used at as a bed time book. 🙃 glad i finally read it!

Had plans for a walk today with my littles. The rain had other plans. Books and snuggles with them.

Feeding little bear and reading finally

Doing a spooky movie night double feature…have to admit The Shining hits different now that I‘ve read the book.

#OutstandingOctober #Readathon #Scarathlon #Littenlisten

I forgot to post my roundup of a very relaxing weeks reading, albeit in a scary way 🖤🎃🖤
All of the above were fantastic reads. The Shining was a reread. I devoured Stephen Kings books as a teen. It's good to revisit them.
@Andrew65 @Clwojick @StayCurious @Bookwormjillk @aperfectmjk

#AutumnPlease Day 19 👁️ #EyesOnCover
This is my bookclub's pick for the month and one of the #TeamBOOkLovers team reads for #scarathlon. I should probably pick it up soon, it's glaring at me...
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs @Bookwormjillk

I‘ve read this a few times, but this is the first time I‘ve done the audiobook. I still loved it, and jumped a few times when listening to this on walks. The book is so different from the movie (though I like them both.)

Well, that was intense.

(But fantastic for the #scarathlon word search — so many uses of the words “blood” and “dark.”)

#Scarathlon #PhotoChallenge/#AutumnPlease #haunt/#mansion
@Clwojick @StayCurious @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
#HHC

#scarathlon #theshining #stephenking #batbrigade #basedonabook 5+5+1

#Scarathlon #TEAMBooklovers

Stephen King backlist - 66 titles
Same setting (Colorado) - 6 titles
Shining in title - 8 titles
King in title - 18 titles

Total - 98 titles × 10 points = 980 points

@Bookwormjillk @Clwojick @StayCurious

Wow. That was... compelling. I really enjoyed that. SK is such a hit or miss for me. Good buddy read choice for #scarathlon #TeamBOOklovers!

@Bookwormjillk

For Day 1 of the #scarathlonphotochallenge, I‘m posting the black cover of The Shining- one of #TeamBOOkLovers team books. #scarathlon23

Here are some of the movies and series that I plan to watch for #Scarathlon Most I've seen and are some of my favorites 🖤
#BlackCatCrew
@Clwojick @StayCurious

Here's my #tbr for this year's #Scarathlon. So excited for the spooky season. Let's go, #TeamBOOklovers!

@Bookwormjillk

Excited to get started on this one for the #scarathlon buddy read. I have it prepped and ready to go on my nook! I love this time of year :-D

@Bookwormjillk #BOOklovers

In terms of movies I love for October, here are the ones I've watched multiple times, despite the fact they sometimes cause me to lose sleep 😬
I've included candies I love, but the reality is I love pretty much any candy, I'm not super fussy; the only exceptions are candy corn and black licorice.
#hauntedhollowswap #HHS #HHS23 @wanderinglynn

1. The Shining

2. The Amityville Horror

3. Psycho

@dabbe #TLT in the wee hours on Saturday

Thanks for the tag, @TheLudicReader and @ShelleyBooksie

30 Book Recommendations in 30 Days — Day 26 “The Shining,” by Stephen King.

Yet again my sister knocks it out of the park with birthday gifts (even if it is almost a month late). The door perfectly complements the head she gave me last year. And this was only part 1 of 2 of her gifts. I can't wait to see what part 2 is!

#MayMontage #Authors2ndBook

Everyone knows about this haunted hotel, and likely has images of the movie seared into their brain. But, King‘s novel is superior. The tension and isolation when reading this is palpable. One feels Jack‘s sanity teetering with each weird event. Was Jack a bad man destined to destroy his family, or did the hotel prey upon a man with a weakness as it would upon any of us? Perhaps the scariest thing is knowing The Overlook could get into us too. 5⭐️

I read and watched The Shining for the first time (if you can believe it lol) last week. I have been trying to get back on the #losersclub train since Doctor Sleep is next. I can see why King criticizes the film especially having read the book first but the film is iconic in its own right. It‘s probably a coincidence that I‘ve been craving rum raisin ice cream since I finished it 😉 #BirthdayPixieReadathon #MarchMadness

I made great progress during this month‘s #20in4 #readathon! I started and finished “The Shining” and got further with “The Great Mortality.” I think I read about 1000 pages and very much enjoyed my weekend of morbid reading. 😀🖤

Better than the movie.

I've never been much of a re-reader. It's usually a one-and-done for me. Since I'm challenging myself to read all Stephen King books chronologically, I'm going to reread quite a few. This book holds up!! I couldn't put it down the first time and the second time...exactly the same. It's just the kind of creepy to get you yelling at the characters decisions, but not so scary you want to hurl the book across the room in fright. A favorite. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

1️⃣ The clear skies at night, when there are millions of stars visible.

2️⃣ Definitely has to be The Shining by Stephen King, which I'm due a re-read of.

Thanks for the tag @PageShifter

I tag @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego

@TheSpineView #Two4Tuesday

#Two4tuesday
1. Christmas 🎄 I love Christmas lights and gift giving. I love making Christmas cookies and spending time with family. Other than that, I hate winter.
2. The Shining. I love Stephen King books and this is one of my all time favorites. I would love to visit the Overlook hotel someday.

@TheSpineView

A friend made me the awesome new cup & my Stephen King loving heart couldn't be happier. I think Jack Torrence approves as well!! 😬😜

I feel as if I have been checked into the Overlook Hotel the past week. And much like the Torrence family, I could not escape this terrifying book. So scary and so well done.

I‘ve locked doors and slept with lights on this past week as I made it through this terrifying tale. Like Danny in the story, I could not make my mind shut off as I pondered the family‘s fate through the work week. There will be more King on my horizon… but I need to read something a bit more mellow next.

Loved the way the novel charts the psychological decline of the main character.

#horror #StephenKing

#manicmonday #letters @CBee

📕 Tagged
🖊️ VE Schwab
🍿 The silence of the lambs
🎤 Slayer
🎵 Saturday night-Misfits

Right after I downloaded my hold from Libby it started snowing here. 🌨🤨❄️

Creepiest of his books so far for me. Not gory, just creepy.

Thank you @wen4blu !
I apologize for the post office fiasco. I was glad it shipped and made it to my place and not shipped back to you.
Myself and my kiddo love the candy!
Super excited to read the books.

I will definitely be doing more of these! It was lots of fun.
#allhallowsreadswap