Stephen King and Philosophy

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

I've only been on Netgalley for around a month (I'm absolutely loving it!), and I just noticed that I got this new badge, where 3 or more publishers use your reviews I guess on the page advertising their book. Yay, me! I admit it, I'm thrilled 😊

LauraBrook Congrats! I'd be thrilled too! 9y

KrisConstantReader @LauraBrook thank you! 9y

Chessa Congrats! I just got that one, too! It's a cool pat on the back. 😀 9y

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Bookgirl NetGalley goals! 9y

MrBook WOOHOO! Congrats! 9y

KrisConstantReader @Chessa it sure is. @Bookgirl yep! @MrBook thanks! 9y

CaffeinatedFae I love Netgalley! 9y

KrisConstantReader @KristyJewel me, too! I only wish I'd joined sooner. 9y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Thanks is SO cool! 9y

KrisConstantReader @BarbaraTheBibliophage Netgalley is the best! 9y

Sue That's awesome!! 9y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Good for you! 9y

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KrisConstantReader

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Solid 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟! A must read for any fan of King's books. Some of it is pretty heavy reading but very illuminating. I recommend this highly. Thank you to Netgalley and Rowan & Littlefield for a copy in exchange for an honest review. To be published August 15, 2016.

KrisConstantReader See my Goodreads profile for more information and a much more detailed review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1672980757 10y

jpmcwisemorgan I'm not a big King fan but your comments on the book have me intrigued. I may take a look at this one because King fan or not it sounds as if it would enlightening. 10y

KrisConstantReader @jpmcwisemorgan it is; I hope you like it! It seems to be getting pretty good reviews from others on Goodreads. 10y

KrisConstantReader @jpmcwisemorgan in my longer review I listed all the chapters, if you click on the link above you can check it out and see if it's something you might like. 10y

jpmcwisemorgan @KrisConstantReader Cool, thanks for letting me know. I like to read about the meaning of something - art, music, etc. Or debates about what something is, and so on. I have read some King so I'm going to put it at the bottom of the pile for now. 10y

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KrisConstantReader

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

"The primary duty of literature [is]...to tell us the truth about ourselves by telling us lies about people who never existed." This is why I adore Stephen King ❤️

jeff Love this! 10y

Keegz63 "Danse Macabre" is on the top shelf of my bookcase on writing and reading. The best of the best. 10y

KrisConstantReader @Keegz63 yes! I haven't read it in a long time, time for a re-read. Have you read On Writing?

On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft

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Keegz63 @KrisConstantReader More times than I like to admit. It's one of my go-to's when I'm cranky about my writing. Which is often. 😁 10y

KrisConstantReader @Keegz63 it's such a great book--one of my all-time favorites. 10y

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I like this but some of the essays came off really pretentious and I struggled through a few of the essays. This is meant for those well versed in King. I say that because if you haven't read the books being discussed then you will receive spoilers galore.

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KrisConstantReader

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

I've been enjoying this book so far, but this chapter is FANTASTIC! Any of you who appreciate Stephen King and his work (and would possibly like to delve into deeper meanings of it)--I highly recommend this book. To be released August 15, 2016

ej0728 I cannot wait! Been a King fan since I was a kid. 10y

KrisConstantReader @ej0728 me, too--since I was in jr high! I think you'll like this book. 10y

ej0728 @KrisConstantReader I've been reacquainting myself with his short stories and had forgotten how terrific and terrifying Nightshift is. Still gives me the willies! 10y

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KrisConstantReader @ej0728 oh yeah, that's one of his best. I love his short story collections. This is another great one

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Bkwurm Intriguing! Putting this one on my list. 📚 10y

ej0728 @KrisConstantReader Yep, that's a great one. Just read Bazaar of Bad Dreams and was pretty satisfied. Also really liked

Just After Sunset

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TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader I just finished this essay! This book is so interesting. It's looking at his books in ways I never imagined! And so many about Roland. 10y

KrisConstantReader @TheNextBook yes--I'm a huge King fan and the only thing by him I haven't read is The Dark Tower series, it just never appealed to me. But people rave about it so much, I think it's time for me to finally start reading it. I'm really loving this book, it's great. 10y

KrisConstantReader @ej0728 yes, I love those. Nobody writes like the King. 10y

KrisConstantReader @Bkwurm I don't think you'll be disappointed! I'm only around 40% into it but I really like it. 10y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader I'm re-reading that series in December. The Gunslinger is the most difficult one to get through but also the shortest. Read the first two, if you don't like them both then walk away! It is an extremely interesting journey with amazing storytelling. But not for all 10y

KrisConstantReader @TheNextBook I'll try that. It reminds me of something King once said in an interview--that he writes 2 kinds of books: "innies" and "outies" , innies being more character driven and outies more out there. And that a fan of his would tend to like one type but not both. I think he nailed it. 10y

KrisConstantReader @TheNextBook I'm definitely an innie. Here's the article, it's a good read http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/5653/the-art-of-fiction-no-189-stephen-... 10y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader I'll check that article out! 10y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader I'm both! I like both styles. I can't choose especially with the books he stated because I really liked all of those! 10y

KrisConstantReader @TheNextBook hahahahaha, I love it! 10y

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KrisConstantReader

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

This book is really deep and I'm absolutely loving it.

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TheNextBook

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

These essays are kind of amazing! I'm reading the one on friendships right now and it is amazing.

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KrisConstantReader

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

Word of the day: Anthropocentric--regarding humankind as the central or most important element of existence, esp. as opposed to God or animals.

EliseWhitmore My favorite kindle feature is the dictionary 10y

KrisConstantReader @EliseWhitmore mine, too! 10y

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KrisConstantReader

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

I just started this one and I'm loving it already.

Josie It's so good! I still can't decide whether this or End of Watch is my favorite in the trilogy. 10y

KrisConstantReader @Josie I haven't read the others since they were first released, I think I want to go back and read the whole trilogy again. 10y

KrisConstantReader @Josie but this is a different book, dealing with Stephen King's works and how they relate to philosophy. Great so far. 10y

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Josie @KrisConstantReader hahahahaha it is! I don't know why I didn't see that. I got overly excited :) 10y

KrisConstantReader Lol. No worries, anything King related gets me excited. 10y

Little_Reader @KrisConstantReader How have I never heard of this book? When did it come out? It sounds awesome! 10y

KrisConstantReader @Little_Reader It comes out August 15. I just joined Netgalley a few days ago and got this one right away; I was surprised. 10y

KrisConstantReader @Little_Reader Stephen King and Philosophy (Great Authors and Philosophy) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1442253843/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_X2QzxbJBAVZ4Z That's the Amazon link for the book. I just started it a little while ago but it seems great already. 10y

Little_Reader I'll definitely have to read this! Sounds like a good read! Thanks for the info! @KrisConstantReader 10y

KrisConstantReader @Little_Reader you're very welcome! I'm around 25% through it and I really like it so far. 10y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader I just started reading this and read that line and yep, kind of pissed me off a little bit. 10y

KrisConstantReader @TheNextBook yeah, he is my all-time favorite writer, hands down. I think many who think negatively of him have probably not even read him. 10y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader completely agree! Completely agree! 10y

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KrisConstantReader

Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob M. Held

Dear lord, why didn't I try Netgalley sooner? I just signed up yesterday and this is my second approval. Stephen King is my all-time favorite writer; I'm excited to read this.

AnnaDesourdy Just started The Shining today!

The Shining

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KrisConstantReader @AnnaDesourdyAuthor ooh, that's a good one. Enjoy! 10y

QueenAnne @AnnaDesourdyAuthor Oh I loved that one! Great suspence! And after that (if you haven't already) you should read "Dr Sleep" with little Danny Torrance all grown up! (I even named my fish after them "Abby (Abra) and Uncle Dan" ❤️ 10y

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AnnaDesourdy @QueenAnne oooooh I'll have to add that to my TBR – my next Stephen King will be Mr. Mercedes! Heard great things about the trilogy! 10y

KrisConstantReader @AnnaDesourdyAuthor yes, the trilogy is excellent. I've read everything by King except for The Dark Tower series ( which people rave about), one of these days I'll get to it. If you enjoy short stories, King's collections are to die for, just brilliant. This is a great one

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QueenAnne @AnnaDesourdyAuthor I love it! Just recently started on the last one "End of watch" and already feeling sad this is the last one ? but so gooood ? had a massive book hangover after Dr Sleep 10y

AnnaDesourdy @QueenAnne oh book hangovers are the worst! I am still recovering right now from

The Winter People: A Novel

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QuoteQueen I LOVE the pop culture & philosophy series. I will have to keep an eye out for the great authors & philosophy ones now too! 😊 10y

KrisConstantReader I haven't started this one yet but it looks great! 10y

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