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Mr. Mercedes
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
WINNER OF THE 2015 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL #1 New York Times bestseller! In a high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands. Mr. Mercedes is a rich, resonant, exceptionally readable accomplishment by a man who can write in whatever genre he chooses (The Washington Post).The stolen Mercedes emerges from the pre-dawn fog and plows through a crowd of men and women on line for a job fair in a distressed American city. Then the lone driver backs up, charges again, and speeds off, leaving eight dead and more wounded. The case goes unsolved and ex-cop Bill Hodges is out of hope when he gets a letter from a man who loved the feel of death under the Mercedess wheels Brady Hartsfield wants that rush again, but this time hes going big, with an attack that would take down thousandsunless Hodges and two new unusual allies he picks up along the way can throw a wrench in Hartsfields diabolical plans. Stephen King takes off on a nerve-shredding, pulse-pounding race against time (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) with this acclaimed #1 bestselling thriller.
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Pedrocamacho
Mr. Mercedes | Stephen King
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I decided to read my first Stephen King at long last. It didn‘t disappoint 😊 This book is fun and propulsive! Trying to figure out my next King 🤴

NatalieR Glad you liked King! He‘s one of my long time favorites. Have you considered reading the next book in this series? 1mo
Pedrocamacho Thank you for the suggestion, @NatalieR! I‘ve added it to my list. I noticed today at the bookstore that King has written an entire new book (Holly) featuring the Holly character. Have you read it? 1mo
NatalieR @Pedrocamacho You‘re welcome! No, not yet. It‘s patiently waiting on my bookshelf. 😅 1mo
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monkeygirlsmama
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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As a King fan since middle school, I'm unsure why it took me so long to get around to reading this, but I'm glad I finally did. It was disturbing, like anyone who has read a King book would expect. However it was a very good thriller with only moderate gore.

Side note: The narrator made this another great #audiobook option.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

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monkeygirlsmama
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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@DebinHawaii #5JoysFriday

1.) My oldest baby girl turned 21 this week (🤯), and I got to take her out mini bar hopping for drinks last night. Not a big drinker, but it was fun to experience this right of passage w/her. 🥰
2.) I found fresh Dragon Eyes at the Asian market, and they are fantastic!
3.) Making good headway on iZombie and might be done before Netflix pulls it 9/5.
4.) Had a good annual check up.
5.) Scored a free iced java!

😁

dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 3mo
DebinHawaii A lovely list of joys! 💛💛💛 Happy Birthday to your daughter! 🎉🎂 Also yay to fresh dragon eyes! 😋 Thanks for sharing & spreading the joy! 🤗 3mo
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JenReadsAlot
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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1. Stephen King.....to be in that head of his
2. 11/22/63 - I'm too big of a chicken to read a lot of older books!
Thanks @TheSpineView #two4tuesday
@Kshakal @peaKnit @KLyn1

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 6mo
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AllDebooks
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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This was a very tense thriller with some particularly horrific opening scenes. Bill Hodges is a great character and I will read the whole trilogy.

Bookwormjillk I love this series 6mo
monkeygirlsmama I've been a fan of King since I was in middle school. I'm now 43, and somehow have never read this series. 😳 Started Mr Mercedes today though, so I won't have to make that sorry admission for long. Ha! 😁 3mo
AllDebooks @monkeygirlsmama I was the same!!! 😅 3mo
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Pikathulhu
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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I'm relatively new to the world of Bill Hodges and Holly Gibney, so I didn't quite know what to expect from the initial offering in this late-stage critical darling in King's career. While King had at this point written two works for the Hard Case Crime series, Mr. Mercedes fits the mold more comfortably than either. A retired detective is pulled into a hunt for the one that got away, and the ensuing chase is an absolute delight. 5/5

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starlight97
Mr. Mercedes | Stephen King
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Finished this audiobook while painting my little fox. 🦊☕ I kinda like those King books that have nothing to do with the supernatural.
#audiobook #audiopainting

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ElizaMarie
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Instead of reading, I‘m enjoying this series :) I enjoyed the books so… I am sure I‘ll enjoy this version of it :) #BooksToScreen

5feet.of.fury So good! 11mo
ElizaMarie @5feet.of.fury I‘m really enjoying it! Waiting on wrestling tonight —- might read then (in between matches) 11mo
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KathyWheeler
Mr. Mercedes | Stephen King
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I‘ve already read this book, so I knew I liked the story. This is the first time I‘ve listened to it though; it was my husband‘s and my road trip book. Will Patton does a great job with the narration and really builds the tension for the final showdown. It was also nice to be reintroduced to Holly in preparation for reading Holly. It was chilly and windy outside today; I was underdressed! #audiowalk

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britt_brooke
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I‘m gonna be honest, Mr King‘s brain scares the shit out of me. It‘s because his stories feel so realistic. And his characters are deeply and convincingly developed. I‘m such a noob, I picked up his newest, “Holly,” and quickly realized there were others I needed first. Looking like a King October marathon for me! This was creepy, intense, and freaking scary because it‘s ripped-from-the-headlines type stuff.

BarkingMadRead Yes! You need to read these plus the Outsider first! 14mo
Leftcoastzen I haven‘t gotten to Holly yet , I love this series, hope you enjoy it too! 14mo
britt_brooke @BarkingMadRead That‘s the plan! 😄 14mo
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ErikasMindfulShelf
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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This has been on my shelf since 2014. I don‘t know what took me so long. It was great!!

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mom_of_4
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Currently reading. I have tried to read his books before and could never get into them. Lets try again. This book sounded real good.

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mom_of_4
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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My library haul. Horse is for the book club. I hope it good. This will be my first time in the book club. Im very excited about it.

TEArificbooks Horse was my favorite read last year 1y
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booklover3258
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/EpYlUdcrXG4

Enjoy!

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kellock
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Next up . . . Never read a King novel before. This seems right up my street though. And at 99p who could resist.

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BookwormAHN
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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This is the first in the Bill Hodges trilogy. I really enjoyed it. It was creepy, disturbing, and quite gory. A group of people are standing out in front of a job fair when a Mercedes comes out of nowhere and runs into them. A few years later, Hodges, the recently retired detective from the case, receives a letter from the killer, which recommits Hodges to find him 🙂
#losersclub @BarkingMadRead

BarkingMadRead I love this whole trilogy. Delightfully messed up 1y
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BarkingMadRead
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Welcome to the #LosersClub open discussion for #MrMercedes
 
Please be mindful of spoilers. We have new readers to King who haven‘t read all of his books. When referencing his other work, please keep this in mind for our new-to-King friends. Don‘t forget to tag each other in the comments so your friends can see your reply. Have fun!
#StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

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5feet.of.fury I was so glad when the mom ate the hamburger before Brady could poison Odell 🤣 1y
BarkingMadRead @5feet.of.fury seriously! Sometimes fate steps in! 1y
5feet.of.fury @BarkingMadRead he had me too optimistic after that though, like “maybe *this awful thing* won‘t happen” 1y
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BoleyBooks
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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If you haven‘t read the first book in this trilogy…the ebook is on sale for $2.99! #boleybooks #stephenking #mrmercedes #readwithme

fredamans Thanks for the heads up, I grabbed a copy. 1y
BoleyBooks @fredamans I realize this won‘t be everyone‘s favorite genre, but I just love to share a good deal on a book I‘ve enjoyed. 🙌📚 I really hope you like this trilogy as much as I did. Happy Reading! 😊 🫶 1y
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5feet.of.fury
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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I found this highly enjoyable. Saving my deeper thoughts for #losersclub but the good guys were easy to root for & the villains were easy to hate without being cliche. Loads of action & tension. Can‘t wait to discuss @BarkingMadRead

BarkingMadRead I love your Funko! Can‘t wait to discuss at the end of the month!! 2y
JudeCC I LOVED the first one. I need to read the rest. I need the funko! 😩 2y
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BarkingMadRead
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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I‘ve gotten to that part of the book where the whole world can just suck it, because I‘ve just gotta keep reading. Luckily I have very little planned for today 🤣 I also really love it when they use way too much cinnamon sugar in my oatmeal at Panera! #losersclub

peaKnit Such a great book, cannot wait for Holly! 2y
MatchlessMarie Was the oatmeal an intentional choice to match aunt Charlotte‘s? 😛 I just finished it today. 2y
BarkingMadRead @MatchlessMarie I feel like mine tastes soooo much better lol it‘s my fave Wednesday morning breakfast after yoga 2y
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5feet.of.fury
Mr. Mercedes | Stephen King
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& next up is #losersclub

BarkingMadRead Ohhhhhh I like that box set! 2y
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BarkingMadRead
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Starting this today for the #losersclub This month‘s book is #MrMercedes Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

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Twainy
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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🎧 Such an awesome start to a trilogy! One of my favs!

Bill, Holly & Jerome are such a fun investigative threesome!

Brady steals a car & plows into a queue at a job fair killing or injuring 23 people. Now our unusual investigative team is on his trail trying to stop this mass murderer from killing thousands.

Nail biting!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

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Bookwormjillk
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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I started a re-read of this series when I heard there‘s a new Holly book coming out this year. I really liked this series the first time and still like it now.

PageShifter I have so many books by him unread 🥸 2y
TheBookgeekFrau I love Holly and can't wait to read her story!! 2y
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Bookwormjillk
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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I spent most of the first weekend of #MarvellousMarch working outside and listening to the tagged audiobook. I did not want to come back to work today!

Andrew65 Sounds heavenly, been a bit cold here to be outside for long. 2y
ShelleyBooksie So jealous! We are still snow covered here. Beautiful flowers. 2y
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jackilynn
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Banished to the basement to cover new library books again this time I made sure to bring my headphones. I am thinking Stephen King isn't something I want to blare through my phone with the Children's section right outside to office 🤔😬

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jackilynn
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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With the announcement that there will be more Holly later this year I figured now was the perfect time to finally pick this series up. Plus, I can't read 2 fantasy books at the same time or I start to get them confused. Since I book club book is strictly fantasy I needed something slightly different to go with it.

Reagan I love these books and the tv series is so good! 2y
jackilynn @Reagan I have seen the series so I have a rough idea as to what is going to happen. The books are usually better though so I had to give it a try. Also, I really want to read Holly right when it releases so I figured I better pick this up sooner rather than later. 2y
jackilynn I am apparently reading all "Holly" appearances in reverse because I read If It Bleeds & the Outsider already...ooops lol 2y
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Branwen
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Chaplin thinks I should reread the Bill Hodges trilogy before King's new book, Holly, comes out this year! 💕📚 Well...I can't argue with that logic! 😹 #catsoflitsy #chaplin

Bookwormjillk Ohhhh good idea 😻 2y
Leftcoastzen I loved the series! 2y
jackilynn I have been trying to work my way through his backlist chronologically (publication order) & my next read should've been Tommyknockers. I am thinking I need to just skip to the Bill Hosges trilogy instead though lol 2y
Branwen @Bookwormjillk Right?! Chaplin is so smart! 😹 @Leftcoastzen Me too! It's fantastic! 😀 @jackilynn I support that decision 100%! Especially since Tommyknockers is definitely one of his weakest works! 😂 2y
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Mshookquilts
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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The final passage creeped me out. While not as wild as many of King‘s books, this still wasn‘t to my taste. Still, he kept the suspense and action high so it would be a page turner if I wasn‘t using the audio version. Early one morning a man intentionally drives through a crowd killing and injuring many. Then he begins to individually pursue others. Obviously not one of my Christmas reads.

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JudeCC
Mr. Mercedes | Stephen King
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I was tagged on IG by @book.n.films to post a favorite read with no caption.
😃🙌 Tagging my friend @bthegood 💃✨🌊

This is such a difficult challenge for me! 🥹 The ones who really know me, know I talk too much.
I need to shut up 🤐🥲
Did I just fail this challenge?! I mean… I didn‘t talk about the book! 🤷🏻‍♀️😂🤣
I really need to shut up! 🤐😭😭😭

#nocaptionchallenge

bthegood omg - thanks for the tag and I love your posts - never stop “talking“ - it's never too much 😅 2y
JudeCC @bthegood 🥹🤣😂🙏🙌 You‘re the best!!! ❤️🤗 2y
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kelseycoleburke
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Bit of a dark interpretation maybe, but the only one I could think of! (Might say something about me 😶) #icecreamday #julyjam @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Eggs Sounds riveting 😳🍦🩸 2y
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TieDyeDude
Mr. Mercedes | Stephen King
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Holly Gibney. She really escalated the Bill Hodges trilogy, and even got her own spin-off. Strong supporting characters are only an issue if the main character is weak.

#two4tuesday @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Good one! Thanks for playing! 2y
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Jovy
Mr. Mercedes | Stephen King
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Late to the party, and kicking myself for not reading this sooner! This is not your classic SK horror, but contains all the elements that only King can come up with - fast paced, heart-stopping action and unforgettable characters. Will Patton narrating is the icing on the cake!

JudeCC I LOVED this one! Haven't read the others, though. 3y
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JenReadsAlot
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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peaKnit Oh shoot I keep forgetting the festive tag🤦🏼‍♀️ nice picture! 3y
StayCurious good choices 3y
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JenlovesJT47
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I don‘t know why I waited so long to start the Bill Hodges trilogy. But I started this book this morning and had devoured it by this afternoon. The shortish chapters made the pages breeze by and I really couldn‘t put it down. Stressful and will keep you on the edge of your seat! The ending was very solid. All ready to dive into book 2 tonight! 5⭐️

#StephenKing
#horror
#thriller

KathyWheeler All loved all 3 books in this series. I remember putting this one down for a day because I was so afraid that the little girl was going to get blown up at the concert and I couldn‘t read that. I forced myself to read past that though. 3y
JenlovesJT47 @KathyWheeler I was worried for her but I thought I remembered her being in his short story collection from last year, one about Holly Gibney. Janey killed me though! 😭 Even though I saw it coming, when I finished that chapter I had to put it down for a few minutes and I cried. SK is the best at writing people because they all seem so real. I‘m about to jump into book 2! 🤗🤓 3y
KathyWheeler @JenlovesJT47 Yes, that got to me too. 3y
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Mtnwitch2012
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I absolutely loved this book. I devoured it in a number of days. It wouldn‘t have taken me so long except I do have my motherly duties lol. I can‘t wait to start the rest of the series. Stephen King can be a hit or a miss with me but I‘ve learned the books really are always better then the movies or tv series.

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Nik_reads
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Great book! Loved how it gave points of view from both sides.

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alecia3dixie
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Wow I really liked this one!! It is right up there with The Stand, I can't choose which one is my favorite, but maybe will be able to decide after I finish the series!! Because WOW I really liked it!! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and the group of people in this book were seriously perfect. Also the audiobook was AMAZING. 5 stars!!

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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 loved it but really it's 25 golden shining stars for Will Patton's narration. I would love for him to be with me everywhere I go to read signs, menus, labels....anything. Just read to me!

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Addison_Reads
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#MayCharacters #Murders @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Brady is a serial killer a bit different than most. Love this trilogy!

Tattooedteacher Agreed! Loved this trilogy as well! ❤️ 4y
Eggs I‘ve read a lot of King but not these. Sounds good 👌🏼📚👏🏻 4y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Still loving Will Patton's amazing performance of this book! Basically walking around with a big grin on my face - he's so good!!

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Whalien99
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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I DON'T KNOW IF I LOVED THIS OR RATED THIS 4 STARS BC I WAS SIMPING FOR STEPHEN KING

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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Still enjoying this audiobook read by Will Patton very much! Getting a lot of walking done because of it. This cardinal was there on my way up the trail and was still there on my way back. 💗

Cathythoughts Beautiful picture 4y
tpixie 🔴🟥 ♥️ 4y
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Nute Wonderful moment on your walk!📷 I really like Will Patton‘s voice and mannerisms as an actor. I don‘t really listen to audiobooks, but if I did, I bet that I would enjoy him as a narrator🙂 4y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders @Nute oh boy I am certain you would!! I pretty much walk around with a big smile on my face. He could read a phone book tomr 4y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders @Nute to me...is what I wanted to type. 😁 4y
bibliobliss Will Patton is a great narrator 4y
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CuriousG
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I'm posting one book per day from the ever growing unread stacks in my personal library. No description or explanation, just books I own and plan to read. #tbr

Day 36

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Mccall0113
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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My 6 year old has a cold and ear ache. So she is cuddled up with my Stephen king blanket! It‘s cold and rainy here for her spring break.

BethM She‘s pretty well camouflaged! 4y
DinoMom Hope she feels better soon. My little guy had a cold last week and passed it along to me. 🤧🤒 4y
Smrloomis Ugh hope it goes away soon! 4y
Ruthiella Poor little thing! Hope she feels better soon! 😊 4y
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OrangeMooseReads
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Bailedbailed

I couldn‘t take the language anymore. I couldn‘t tell you how many times the n-word was used. I get the character is a racist but seriously come on. Then the thing with the mother no thank you.

CoverToCoverGirl This was my first and last King. He can write very well but he certainly goes places that are controversial and uncomfortable... I‘m with you about the mother thing too! So I decided no more King for me. I did finish it just to be able to say I gave him a try. 4y
OrangeMooseReads @CoverToCoverGirl I‘ve read several King books and they were decent. He does like to push the envelope for sure. 4y
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OrangeMooseReads
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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How many times can Stephen King reference his other books in this one?

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Bookish.SAM
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Weekend plans 😊🍷

#booktoscreen 📚🎥

Season one of Mr. Mercedes is on deck. I‘ve been waiting on this library hold for at least a year and it finally came in. Read the book ages ago so this will be a fun re-visit.

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ElleSkel
Mr. Mercedes: A Novel | Stephen King
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Thanks to @Hestapleton and #slumpathon I managed to get a good amount of reading done despite it being a very busy few days!
#Booked2021
#LitsyAtoZ