RichardBachman

The Regulators | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

One of the many benefits of having a Little Free Library is occasionally going out to add a few books and finding a new to you book on the shelf. I love Stephen King, but I've never read any of his Bachman books, so I brought this one inside with me to check out.
#lfl

TheBookgeekFrau This is meant to be read in conjunction with Desperation (the two book covers even go together to make one big picture). I remember when these books came out, it was all the AOL chatrooms could talk about 😂 3w

BarkingMadRead This is so good, you will love it. It connects to a bunch of books going forward as well 3w

Traci1 @TheBookgeekFrau lol, AOL chat rooms takes me back. What a time to be alive that was. Thanks for the info. I'll see if I can snag Desperation off libby. 3w

TheBookgeekFrau @Traci1 Right?! It was hard not to laugh while typing that 😂 3w

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BarkingMadRead

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

This month‘s book is #Rage Grab your copy and check back at the end of the month for open discussion! Don‘t forget to tag me so I can see which version you have! #LosersClub #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead

BarkingMadRead @jessclark78 @kathywheeler @imperfectcj @roary47 @fortifiedbybooks @kwmg40 @bookwormjillk @maddustkitties @tiedyedude @jenlovesjt47 @5feet.of.fury @balibee146 @bookwormahn @addison_reads @sconsinbookybadger @alldebooks @paperbackpirate @sace @bklover @karkar 3w

5feet.of.fury I found a link on Reddit where you can read the full book online which I would never officially advocate for, but I know this one is hard to find. So, just putting it out there. Happy googling to those impacted (edited) 3w

BarkingMadRead @5feet.of.fury I feel like if you could buy the book but read it that way, that would be like taking money from the author. But if the book isn‘t available for sale 🤷🏻‍♀️ 3w

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5feet.of.fury @BarkingMadRead yeah, I‘m gonna hit up a couple of the used bookstores near me (on the off chance they don‘t know what they have, because wow those prices) but it‘s my backup plan. King has alot of my money 😂 I‘ll sleep ok this once haha 3w

JenlovesJT47 You can also download it for free here, since it is unavailable for sale: https://annas-archive.org/md5/47f228955fd87588ff9965f1e5cc92cb 3w

TieDyeDude @5feet.of.fury @barkingmadread King has specifically let “Rage“ go out-of-print, so read it wherever you can find it with a clear conscience! https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-rage-book-out-print-controversy-explained/ (edited) 3w

BarkingMadRead @TieDyeDude yes, that is correct 3w

ImperfectCJ I know my mom has a copy of The Bachman Books, but she's 2000 miles away and not at all keen on splitting up her King collection, even temporarily. I'm probably skipping this one for now, although it would be interesting to read again with the context of a few decades. 3w

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LitsyEvents

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

repost for @BarkingMadRead:

Just a reminder that December‘s #LosersClub read is #Rage Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about December 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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BarkingMadRead

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

Just a reminder that November‘s #LosersClub read is #Rage Put your library holds in now, search your shelves, or buy a new copy, and check back on or about December 1st, when we begin reading this one. Discussion will be at the end of the month! #StephenKing #StephenKingInOrder #KingFromTheBeginning #ConstantReader #ReadAlong #BuddyRead #BookDiscussion

Roary47 Just making sure it‘s December right? 1mo

BarkingMadRead @Roary47 it is, I‘ll change it, thanks! 1mo

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BookwormAHN Is this the one that was banned? 1mo

BarkingMadRead @BookwormAHN King actually banned it himself. I didn‘t realize that. It‘s not available for sale anymore, I‘m not sure if libraries carry it. 1mo

BookwormAHN I found a copy years ago of a similar book like yours with it. 1mo

BarkingMadRead @BookwormAHN I checked Amazon, and this book only has 3 books in it now 1mo

BookwormAHN They have them on ebay starting at around $50 and I found mine on alibris for around that price back when this first started. 1mo

Fortifiedbybooks I won't be able to participate this month, The book isn't for sale (other than costly collectibles) and my library doesn't have the individual title or the collection. 4w

BarkingMadRead @Fortifiedbybooks so sorry! I had no idea when I made the schedule 🙈 King fan fail 4w

Fortifiedbybooks @BarkingMadRead that's ok! Honestly, this will give me the month to catch up on some other reading challenges I'm participating in! 😂 4w

BarkingMadRead @Fortifiedbybooks #silverlining 4w

MatchlessMarie It‘s available on internet archive. I‘m not sure of the ethics of that seeing that it‘s out of print but… 🫣 3w

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PageShifter

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

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I am so used to having great characters by this author and I was disappointed. I felt for Charlie but he didn't feel dangerous like you would expect in this situation. Secondary characters were pretty flat. I wasn't worried for them.

I love hostage stories - they are usually so thrilling. Not this one. People were just telling stories and babbling, I was super disappointed.

I waited all the time that something would happen. And there didn't.

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deeannloso

Blaze | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

“Master storyteller Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) presents this gripping and remarkable New York Times bestselling crime novel about a damaged young man who embarks on an ill-advised kidnapping plot—a work as taut and riveting as anything he has ever written.”

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Pikathulhu

Blaze | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

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This was a surprise favorite in my readthrough. Though taking obvious inspiration from Of Mice and Men, Blaze tells its own unique story, one that captivates from start to finish. This is largely accomplished by way of its titular protagonist; his naive personality and cognitive deficits soften the blow of some of his more despicable acts, and his backstory, revealed piecemeal throughout, cannot help but inspire empathy for its hapless owner. 5/5

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TheSpineView

Blaze (Canadian) | Richard Bachman

#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Movie: Gerald's Game

Klou Perfect! 14mo

TheSpineView @Klou 🤩 14mo

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Lauranahe

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

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This was interesting. I wanted to read because I knew King had chosen to stop it‘s publication, and I was curious. It‘s fascinating to see this glimpse into a more innocent time (in school shootings), and the idea of how students might have reacted to a school shooting. Now we can look back and say nope, not like that, but it‘s intriguing in a Lord of the Flies way. I also thought the ending, while not what I expected, was really good.

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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

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I‘m not sure how to feel about this one. King famously asked for this novella to fall out of publication, so it enjoys an allure as most King fans try to locate/read it. I was pulled into the story at first despite it‘s uncomfortable subject matter, but was left disappointed and confused with the ending. There are no redeeming characters or meaning. Ultimately, I think King was right to pull this story. It doesn‘t add anything to his omnibus. 2⭐️

Pikathulhu Very well stated! 2y

BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Pikathulhu Thank you! I read your review as well and totally agree! 2y

5feet.of.fury Interesting! 2y

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