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Found this at Goodwill when dropping off donations 😮! It‘s going to be for my younger son who collects/reads SK in hardback 😊 . So, my book buying ban doesn‘t count. Even if I re-read it someday 😉 — I read this way back in HS from a mass market that I no longer have.

1. These days it‘s either urban fantasy or science fiction
2. The Grudge was a fantastic horror movie!
3. The Shining scared the crap out of me!
4. I like some light horror in a TV show—Stranger Things, Supernatural
5. Yes gore!!
6. What scares you?

Had a bit of a reading slump, but slowly getting back into this. Maybe this will motivate me. What did you all think of it?

Just finished reading The Shining. I did really enjoy it; however I can‘t help but think it needed a bit more creepiness. Found this lovely photo on IG and had to share 🤣🤷‍♀️

Now on to Doctor Sleep!

I‘m doing a pretty deep dive before watching ‘Doctor Sleep.‘ (previously read The Shining and and nearly done the Doctor Sleep book)

Watched Kubrick‘s ‘The Shining‘ last night and ‘Room 237‘ tonight.

I found The Shining movie was a little disappointing compared to the book. 237 offers some pretty wild theories about what Kubrick was aiming for in the movie.

Anyone watched these? Thoughts?
Do you think Kubrick directed the 🌙 Landing?!? 🙃

This one was a roll over from October, because I was really enjoying it and wanted to savour it rather than rush it. This is now my favourite King novel. I will have to get Doctor Sleep now!

Spending this cold snowy day catching up on some spooky reading. Now all I need is some hot chocolate and a big pot of soup. ❄️ 🍜 ☕️ 📚

Gonna read this next by Stephen King

Holy Cannoli, what a book!!! Every SK book I read I say “this is my favorite of his.” Lol I really, really enjoyed this one. The whole trip...satisfying ending. 4.5⭐️My fave character was Hallorann. Good guy. Love the whole “shining” ability- mental telepathy and precognition. Don‘t get me wrong, parts were scary as all get out, but loved it. 1977.

Reading The Shining on a up and back trip to philly.

You all told me this book was fantastic.... and good lord you were right! I LOVED this book, it was wonderfully spooky and so much better than the movie. Reminded me why I love King so much.

My car took a crap so my husband drove me to work early so I‘m taking advantage with some early morning reading! ❤️❤️❤️

I first listened to this on Audible 1 year ago and I enjoyed it. Tonight, I finished listening to it again for #theredrumreadalong that is being hosted on Instagram. The next book I‘ll be listening to for #theredrumreadalong is Doctor Sleep which is perfect because the movie adaptation of Doctor Sleep comes out this month. I‘m interested to see how Dan Torrance has grown up.

#over500pages #gratefulreads

Shocker, I‘m on another flight. However, this one is to Portland so a significantly longer flight. I‘m hoping to make a huge dent in this, specifically because it‘s almost due back at the library! 😱

My reading buddy Pepper living her best life as I start reading The Shining for the first time. What‘s everyone readying this Friday? #whatareyoureadingfriday

1 of 3 #nightmareswap thank you so much @mreads !!! This was so nicely wrapped!! Love The Shining stickers!
And thanks for hosting @LibrarianRyan

Next up. One of my favourites.
#scarathlon #TramStoker
@TheReadingMermaid

Omg! Thank you @TorieStorieS I love my #nightmareswap can wait to start reading. The bookmarks are amazing too 😍

I‘m def in the minority here, I know, but it just goes on for sooo long. It‘s certainly better than the movie.

King's novel offers so much more than the story of a man's descent into homicidal madness. The main theme of employment & its attending difficulties is coupled with the struggles of addiction; these themes are enveloped in a terrifying winter setting (a malicious wonderland). King has a reputation for being a bit too wordy, but his pacing is flawless in this one. The terror is struck from the beginning & he holds the pitch to the final page.

Let‘s see how well I sleep reading this one next lol

Tackle the TBR 🤓📚#boleybooks #TheShining #StephenKing

Okay, okay. It took me forever (I've been busy) but I FINALLY finished The Shining! Holy guacamole, y'all! I'm so glad I picked it up! So many differences from the movie, so well written, so flippin clever! Now I'm dying to read Doctor Sleep!

Time to put my book away for the night
😬😂
#freezerhorror

Enjoying my Sunday morning with the tagged book, a spiked seltzer and my favorite restaurant chips and salsa! (Ignore the styrofoam 🤦🏼‍♀️)

Waiting on a friend to take the pup to the park and then running back home to continue ready The Shining

Storm system Fforde has left the area. If you will recall this wintry mix arrived Friday. There will be a few hours to get out, run any errands, restock supplies before Storm System King. This one will be another wintry mix, temperatures will plummet. Forecast indicates 1,300 pages. Early models show this system will leave by Thur. or Friday. Caution around mazes is strongly advised. Stay inside, & drink plenty of warm liquids. Even red ones.

“Vibratoriously.”

Um. 😜📚😜📚

#Halloween 🎃🙀

So good!!

The Shining is so addictive it‘s scary! 🍁☠️🎃👻

#24Hour #Readathon

Due to my wimpiness, I‘ve never read this book or seen the movie. But if Joey had to put his copy in the freezer, it must be #ascarybook! 😂😱
#fallisbooked

Truly scary. Very different from the movie! Definitely a solid recommendation for the spooky Halloween season 🎃

I‘m not really a fan of #Halloween but Stephen King came up in Mass Comm class the other day so I decided perhaps it was time to get over the film version (😱😱😱) and read the book. So far, it‘s better than I expected (and I can see why SK disliked the movie). We‘ll see if he can stick the ending, tho . . . 😬

Love my books!!!

Reading something creepy in honor of Halloween. 😳

On October 10th, I took a trip to the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA to attend a bookish event with two of my all time favorite authors, Joe Hill and Stephen King! Check out my recap of the event and the video recording of the full session here:

https://www.ericarobynreads.com/joe-hill-and-stephen-king-event/

I‘ve been working and traveling a ton. So the fact I came home from Denver (at 2am 🤦🏼‍♀️) to my library hold finally coming through made me actually squeal with excitement! Looking forward to this spoooooky read! 👻