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! 8y

KrisConstantReader @LauraBrook thank you! 8y

Chessa Congrats! I just got that one, too! It's a cool pat on the back. 😀 8y

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Bookgirl NetGalley goals! 8y

MrBook WOOHOO! Congrats! 8y

KrisConstantReader @Chessa it sure is. @Bookgirl yep! @MrBook thanks! 8y

CaffeinatedFae I love Netgalley! 8y

KrisConstantReader @KristyJewel me, too! I only wish I'd joined sooner. 8y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Thanks is SO cool! 8y

KrisConstantReader @BarbaraTheBibliophage Netgalley is the best! 8y

Sue That's awesome!! 8y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Good for you! 8y

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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 8y

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. 8y

KrisConstantReader @jpmcwisemorgan it is; I hope you like it! It seems to be getting pretty good reviews from others on Goodreads. 8y

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. 8y

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. 8y

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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! 8y

Keegz63 "Danse Macabre" is on the top shelf of my bookcase on writing and reading. The best of the best. 8y

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

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. 😁 8y

KrisConstantReader @Keegz63 it's such a great book--one of my all-time favorites. 8y

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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. 8y

KrisConstantReader @ej0728 me, too--since I was in jr high! I think you'll like this book. 8y

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! 8y

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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

Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales

Bkwurm Intriguing! Putting this one on my list. 📚 8y

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

Just After Sunset

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. 8y

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. 8y

KrisConstantReader @ej0728 yes, I love those. Nobody writes like the King. 8y

KrisConstantReader @Bkwurm I don't think you'll be disappointed! I'm only around 40% into it but I really like it. 8y

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 8y

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. 8y

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-... 8y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader I'll check that article out! 8y

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! 8y

KrisConstantReader @TheNextBook hahahahaha, I love it! 8y

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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 8y

KrisConstantReader @EliseWhitmore mine, too! 8y

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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. 8y

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. 8y

KrisConstantReader @Josie but this is a different book, dealing with Stephen King's works and how they relate to philosophy. Great so far. 8y

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Josie @KrisConstantReader hahahahaha it is! I don't know why I didn't see that. I got overly excited :) 8y

KrisConstantReader Lol. No worries, anything King related gets me excited. 8y

Little_Reader @KrisConstantReader How have I never heard of this book? When did it come out? It sounds awesome! 8y

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. 8y

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. 8y

Little_Reader I'll definitely have to read this! Sounds like a good read! Thanks for the info! @KrisConstantReader 8y

KrisConstantReader @Little_Reader you're very welcome! I'm around 25% through it and I really like it so far. 8y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader I just started reading this and read that line and yep, kind of pissed me off a little bit. 8y

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. 8y

TheNextBook @KrisConstantReader completely agree! Completely agree! 8y

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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

KrisConstantReader @AnnaDesourdyAuthor ooh, that's a good one. Enjoy! 8y

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" ❤️ 8y

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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! 8y

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

Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales

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 8y

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

The Winter People: A Novel

QuoteQueen I LOVE the pop culture & philosophy series. I will have to keep an eye out for the great authors & philosophy ones now too! 😊 8y

KrisConstantReader I haven't started this one yet but it looks great! 8y

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