Mile 81

[fushingfeef]

So all we know at this point is that it's an e-book. I'm assuming it's short story or maybe a novella? Is there any page count on it? Since it's an ebook I guess I'll have to wait until September 1st to find out.

[Moderator]

It's listed at 80 pages.

[PatInTheHat]

It's listed at 80 pages.
Hmmm:glare:.
Oh gee whiz, so like what are ya sayin', he couldn't squeak out just one more freakin' page:laugh:?

[Elemeno P]

Pre-Ordered it.....yay!!!! 3 bucks....not too shabby.

[fljoe0]

I think the e-book format is great for novellas and short stories. Of course on this board we are alerted when SK is putting a short story in a magazine or anthology. Before I was on this board, I rarely ever read one of SK's stories in a magazine because I didn't know it was there. With the e-book format, the author has a single place to sell the story (Amazon, B&N, etc) making the stories easier to find. These stories will probably make their way into a future collection just like if they were in a magazine. With short stories disappearing from magazines, the e-book format may keep the short story alive.

Ms Mod, any numbers on how UR sales compared to a magazine short story? Of course, with a magazine, you don't know how many sales are because of a short story in it. Maybe the question should be was SK happy with the sales of UR as an e-book?

[fushingfeef]

Thanks. Is the excerpt from 11/22/63 the same one as published online, or is there more?

[Moderator]

Ms Mod, any numbers on how UR sales compared to a magazine short story? Of course, with a magazine, you don't know how many sales are because of a short story in it. Maybe the question should be was SK happy with the sales of UR as an e-book?


Thanks. Is the excerpt from 11/22/63 the same one as published online, or is there more?

Sorry, don't have an answer for either of these but will see what I can find out.

[Brian]

I think I was told that its 15,000 words. Not sure how long that is.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

The 'page 'as a unit of length will go the way of the Em or the En shortly, mark my words!
.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Brian]

Interesting point JD. So true.

[the_last_gunslinger]

Darn it, I hate these E-book exclusives. Hopefully it's available in another format in the somewhat near future.

[Brian]

Hi,

The 'page 'as a unit of length will go the way of the Em or the En shortly, mark my words!
.

Long days and pleasant nights

JD, your comment was very timely see below:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheat-sheets/2011/07/18/cheat-sheet.html#7 (time sensitive link)

[omm poppa mow mow]

Road trip!

[Moderator]

I think I was told that its 15,000 words. Not sure how long that is.

I checked Scribner's site, Brian, and as I'd mentioned above, they're quoting it as 80 pages.

[Moderator]

Hi,

The 'page 'as a unit of length will go the way of the Em or the En shortly, mark my words!
.

Long days and pleasant nights

Perhaps, as did clay tablets and papyrus, but the stories still continue to be written and delivered to people to be read as they have for thousands of years. I understand the sentiment behind not wanting to lose the tactile sense of turning the page of a print book or experiencing that new book (or even old book :smile2:) smell, but it's not the end of literature which would be much more of a loss IMO.

[JohnDalglish]

I checked Scribner's site, Brian, and as I'd mentioned above, they're quoting it as 80 pages.

Hi,

But they're not even selling it in 'pages' they're only selling it as a download, which is essentially pageless.

As I said, I think the 'page' as a unit of measurement is in danger of going the same wad asd the Em or En, two units of measurement that have already disappeared in my lifetime.

Em (typography)

Just sayin' , hut thankee Ms Mod

Long days and pleasant nights

[GNTLGNT]

I'm an old dog, and not only do I have to turn around in circles three times before I lay me down to sleep at night-but I'm paper trained, I'll do whatever is needed to keep turnin' pages-till they pry them out of my arthritic little sausages...

[fljoe0]

Perhaps, as did clay tablets and papyrus, but the stories still continue to be written and delivered to people to be read as they have for thousands of years. I understand the sentiment behind not wanting to lose the tactile sense of turning the page of a print book or experiencing that new book (or even old book :smile2:) smell, but it's not the end of literature which would be much more of a loss IMO.

Look at the bright side, the crazy preachers can't burn e-books. :biggrin2:

[JohnDalglish]

but it's not the end of literature which would be much more of a loss IMO.

Hi,

Indeed, it would be unbearable IMO

'Tis the story, and ONLY the story, that counts.

I wonder if, when as species we moved on to papyrus and away from clay tablets that there were a lot of people complaining?

Long days and pleasant nights

Pee Ess - In one of my first jobs, I was paid by the thousand Ens, mind you, newspapers were organised in Chapels in these days LOL

[fljoe0]

I wonder if, when as species we moved on to papyrus and away from clay tablets that there were a lot of people complaining?

Funny you should say that, on the news the other night there was a story about some scientists who think with all of the available info on google that humans will start to lose their ability to retain memory. Someone brought up that when paper was invented, the philosophers were very distressed for the same reason, they thought no one would be able to remember anything anymore with everything written down.

[JohnDalglish]

Someone brought up that when paper was invented, the philosophers were very distressed for the same reason, they thought no one would be able to remember anything anymore with everything written down.

Hi,

And indeed, that has proved to be the case. We know far more about the ancient Sumerians (and the Epic of Gilgamesh, for example) which were inscribed on clay tablets, still readable today ('hard' copy?), than we do of much more recent cultures who transcribed on to papyrus or paper, long since rotted away.

Sumerians

Epic of Gilgamesh

Long days and pleasant nights

[jcadams]

Further proof that we all are just pawns in Stephen King's Universe

Want to Amazon.com to pre-order Mile 81 and it asked if I wanted to see all 19 results.:eek2:

[Princemeister]

Is there any news of future printed versions of both Mile 81 and UR being released? i'm a bit of a completist and want them for my collection!
I'm sure I can't be the only one.

[Moderator]

You aren't, but I don't have any information about when/if a print version will be available for those.

[muskrat]

You aren't, but I don't have any information about when/if a print version will be available for those.

I see the future--Mile 81, UR, and several other short stories will be collected in King's NEXT anthology, "AS DARK AS IT'S EVER GONNA GET!"

[bobledrew]

Darn it, I hate these E-book exclusives. Hopefully it's available in another format in the somewhat near future.

While it may not be your fave format, keep in mind you can download a free piece of software for your Mac or PC to allow you to read Kindle books without the device.

[tracyd]

I'm an old dog, and not only do I have to turn around in circles three times before I lay me down to sleep at night-but I'm paper trained, I'll do whatever is needed to keep turnin' pages-till they pry them out of my arthritic little sausages...

I'm with you on that Gentle!

[kingricefan]

Funny you should say that, on the news the other night there was a story about some scientists who think with all of the available info on google that humans will start to lose their ability to retain memory. Someone brought up that when paper was invented, the philosophers were very distressed for the same reason, they thought no one would be able to remember anything anymore with everything written down.

It's already started. Remember when we all had to memorize phone numbers? We don't even do that now...............:down:

[randallFlaggfan1]

but it's not the end of literature which would be much more of a loss IMO.

Indeed, if THAT ever happens, God help us all! That'd be a VERY sad day, existence, etc...


I see the future--Mile 81, UR, and several other short stories will be collected in King's NEXT anthology, "AS DARK AS IT'S EVER GONNA GET!"


Well, there's certainly plentiful material: Mile 81, Ur, Blockade Billy, Morality, Under The Weather, Herman Waulk Is Still Alive, The Crate..
Plus, as the beloved JD has said, "We can't forget about Sai King's poetry."

(All things serve the Beam")

[fljoe0]

It's already started. Remember when we all had to memorize phone numbers? We don't even do that now...............:down:

It was much easier when we all just had one phone number.

[muskrat]

Indeed, if THAT ever happens, God help us all! That'd be a VERY sad day, existence, etc...



Well, there's certainly plentiful material: Mile 81, Ur, Blockade Billy, Morality, Under The Weather, Herman Waulk Is Still Alive, The Crate..
Plus, as the beloved JD has said, "We can't forget about Sai King's poetry."

(All things serve the Beam")

I'd really like to see THE CRATE in an all King anthology. Maybe put WEEDS in there, too.

[Silhouette86]

Mile 81 sounds like a cool story idea. I've been waiting for a new Stephen King horror story for awhile now.

[JohnDalglish]

Mile 81 sounds like a cool story idea. I've been waiting for a new Stephen King horror story for awhile now.

Hi,

It's not been THAT long surely?

Good job you're not a Harper Lee fan.

Long days and pleasant nights

[aintshesweet]

As for the comments about eBooks and eReaders, I have to say I was skeptical until I bought one. I actually forget that I'm reading on an electronic device while reading! I hope that is a comfort to those who are also skeptical about eBooks!!! I pre-ordered Mile 81 yesterday and I can't wait to read it on my nook!

[fljoe0]

Hi,

It's not been THAT long surely?

Good job you're not a Harper Lee fan.

Long days and pleasant nights

Or Salinger. Those are kind of similar stories.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I can't wait to read it on my nook!

Hi, Casey-

Neither can I!

("All things serve the Beam")

[Raoul Duke]

Maybe I'm crazy but Mile 81 sounds a little more interesting than 11/22/63

[randallFlaggfan1]

Seriously, El Superbeasto!?!:wow:

[friend of Oye]

That would be hard for me to understand given the history of the author,I have no preconceived expectations other than "can't wait".:oo:

[ashiepoo84]

Am I the only one that can't seem to pre-order it? I've tried the Sony store, amazon, and borders and its all coming back with no results.

[Elemeno P]

Am I the only one that can't seem to pre-order it? I've tried the Sony store, amazon, and borders and its all coming back with no results.

http://www.amazon.com/Mile-81-ebook/dp/B005COO1X6

[Oy_Billybumbler]

While it may not be your fave format, keep in mind you can download a free piece of software for your Mac or PC to allow you to read Kindle books without the device.

What is this free software, I liked the e-format for the plant. I have it on PC and Adobe for Palm OS. I do not have a Kindle, a Nook, a Kobo, nor i-Pad. I have UR on CD, read unabridged. I would like to get Mile 81 on a format that I can read or hear.

[Moderator]

If you go to Amazon's site, you'll find where you can download their free Kindle reader software so that you can read e-books on your PC or Mac. You do still need to purchase the e-books.

[fushingfeef]

Not sure I see the point in pre-ordering something that you can get instantaneously...why give them the money in advance? With a physically delivered product I can understand, that way you don't have to wait.

[Raoul Duke]

If you go to Amazon's site, you'll find where you can download their free Kindle reader software so that you can read e-books on your PC or Mac. You do still need to purchase the e-books.
Thanks for that info Ms. Mod. Now I can just read Mile 81 without buying a Kindle.

[Brian]

Just a heads up. Its pretty much available for all devices including Andoid phones and iPhones/iPads.

[oylovesjake]

Gosh. I leave the board for a while; too many tax projects going on; a beloved family member gravely ill; etc. etc. and somebody lets Stephen publish another ebook. This dinosaur wants her paper! I love the look of the books stacking up in my bookcase full of nothing but King, and i can't put this with them. Nuts.

[randallFlaggfan1]

Not sure I see the point in pre-ordering something that you can get instantaneously...why give them the money in advance? With a physically delivered product I can understand, that way you don't have to wait.

Hi, Fushing-

You and I are in the same boat. I don't understand the point of pre-ordering an e-book, either..:umm: :dunno:


Gosh. I leave the board for a while; too many tax projects going on; a beloved family member gravely ill; etc. etc. and somebody lets Stephen publish another ebook. This dinosaur wants her paper! I love the look of the books stacking up in my bookcase full of nothing but King, and i can't put this with them. Nuts.

Oylovesjake- you could always acquire all of his titles in the e-book format, that way you'd still be able to see them on your bookshelf (although that isn't quite the same, is it? Being "virtual," and all..)


("All things serve the Beam")

[randallFlaggfan1]

I'm just wondering, has anyone entered to win a free copy of Mile 81?


("All things serve the Beam")

[Moderator]

We had a little over 1,000 entries but had to eliminate approx. 200 of them because they didn't come from the U.S.

[blunthead]

Gosh. I leave the board for a while; too many tax projects going on; a beloved family member gravely ill; etc. etc. and somebody lets Stephen publish another ebook. This dinosaur wants her paper! I love the look of the books stacking up in my bookcase full of nothing but King, and i can't put this with them. Nuts.(((((oylovesjake and family)))))

Somehow we will all be served.

[randallFlaggfan1]

We had a little over 1,000 entries but had to eliminate approx. 200 of them because they didn't come from the U.S.


Wow, that is impressive! Thank you, Ms. Mod!


("All things serve the Beam")

[dsurrett]

I registered for a free download, will find out Sept 1 if I won one of them. And today was able to download a free Kindle reader to my computer. Hopefully those two things will come together.
And Brian-Metro - I recently wrote a 13,000 word short story, was 24 single spaced pages, 12 pt. font, so figure 15K would be around 30 single spaced pages, however that translates into whatever format it'll be in.

[RoseMadder7]

I feel the same way. I read the synopsis and it sounds really good.

[RoseMadder7]

Thanks alot Ms. Mod!!! Just bought UR, can't wait to start reading. Mile 81 looks interesting!

[randallFlaggfan1]

Hi, RoseMadder7 (welcome to the Board!)

It's good to hear that you're very much looking forward to Ur and Mile 81!

We're ALL excited about them, IMO.:)


("All things serve the Beam")

[bookingalong]

Mile 81 was on my Nook waiting for me this morning.:o. So far, it's so good!

[fushingfeef]

Has anyone picked this up yet today? I'm going to try to get this tonight, I hope my wife charged up her Kindle!

[mstay]

Today is the day! I'm going to turn on my Kindle right now so it can download. I'm happy to be able to read a new SK story. :biggrin2:

[Spideyman]

Have it on daughter's Mac, so I'll enjoy it tonight.

[cat in a bag]

I am purposely waiting to get mine until I have done my housework. But sat down to find an owner's manual online, and now here I am, seeing how everyone is doing! You all sure make it hard to get stuff done around here!! :laugh:

[Born In Sin]

I just downloaded this book from Simon and Schuster for $2.99!!!! What a bargin!

[jcadams]

My copy was downloaded today also. I'm trying my hardest to ignore it, but since I have Kindle downloaded to my phone, I keep picking it up and forcing myself not to look. Housework really needs to be done first, but........

[HelentheCelt]

Amazon refused to send me a Kindle as I live on the Isle of Man and the device could apparently explode 'in transit' despite the fact they are shipped all over the world, and if UR is anything to go by, across universes (!)
Luckily for me after reading this thread I downloaded the free app...and can now read Mile 81 =] can't wait!

[randallFlaggfan1]

Has anyone picked this up yet today? I'm going to try to get this tonight, I hope my wife charged up her Kindle!

Oh, yeah, that's right! Mile 81 DOES come out today!:eek2:


("All things serve the Beam")

[jalexbrown]

I just finished Mile 81 a few moments ago (I stopped reading The Stand long enough to read it, because the anticipation was killing me). I was thrilled to see a decent 11/22/63 preview at the end, but I've not started it yet. Going back to The Stand first.

I won't spoil anything, but the story was great. There were little moments here and there that kind of irked me, and...
I saw the ending coming from a mile away.

I thought Ur was overall a better story (the comparisons are only inevitable since they're both eBooks), but Mile 81 tapped more into that primal sort of horror that made most of us fall in love with Uncle Steve's work to begin with.

Three bucks will get you a chocolate milshake from McDonald's...or a couple hours alone with a great horror story told by one of the best horror writers. Oh, and if you go for the chocolate milkshake...try not to think about how it looks just a little bit like the mud on that station wagon at the Mile 81 rest area; otherwise you might just decide you don't want it anymore.

[omm poppa mow mow]

I think I just ordered it. Ha ha ha ha ha ha!

And too, I have like these points, or....points....see I get a bonus for doing business w/this one company. Say, like I buy a hundred grand in material over the course of the year, and I get a percentage of that back. Cool. I think so anyway. So...I buy books. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Hey I'm a happy camper and that's all that matters at the moment. I need to know what button to push now, though? ....I dunno, it said I bought it...I pushed the arrow button...What the hail!~


Did that post? I think it worked out...I got the "thank you" note from them so that has happened before so I must have it soon on the Kindle. Some things just aren't easy, are they?

[Darkday]

What a disappointment! It seems that this eBook is only available to residents of the US and the UK. I tried amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and some more websites, but none would sell me the eBook due to "geographic restrictions". Why was this done? What about all the King fans that do not live in the US or UK?

[pawnman]

I just read this tonight. Those that enjoyed Buick 8 like I did will like this short story, too. :y:

[popsqueak]

oh no, I can't but Mile 81, not in the New Zealand Itunes store. HMMM, will have a look at Amazon, wish me luck!!!

[popsqueak]

Hooray I got it from Amazon to read on my Ipod touch!!!! Yay will start reading Mile 81 when have finished IT. Also got UR. My first ebooks and purchases From Amazon EXCELLENT!!!

[RichardX]

Finished it last night. Without giving anything away it reminds me of some of SK's early writing from Night Shift. Campy horror. Not his greatest, but worth passing the time.

[fushingfeef]

Uploaded last night, I will enjoy reading this over the weekend. Just to needle me, my wife said "Oh, if you read one Stephen King story, you've read them all!" I said "Once you find a particular food you like, you keep coming back for more of it!"

[Doc Wilson]

Mile 81 popped up yesterday morning on the Kindle. I immediately abandoned the Laymon novel I'd been reading. Been reading other authors all summer. The very first page of Mile 81 felt like coming home. Nothing like a new tale from the King to make me satisfied.

[Spideyman]

Finished Mile 81 last night. Excellent read. A very fast paced story that keeps one attached to the screen. First time I have ever read an ebook via mac computer. ( still prefer the feel of the pages in hand ). Could not believe how quickly time passed. There are many "easter eggs" within this story. Several just hit you like a brick. I think Uncle Steve had fun with this story. A little bit of everything for everyone.

[Jax]

There are many "easter eggs" within this story. Several just hit you like a brick. I think Uncle Steve had fun with this story. A little bit of everything for everyone.

I noticed and thought the same thing Maryann. It was a great read, that reminded me of some earlier works as well. I absolutely loved it!:)

[randallFlaggfan1]

Hooray I got it from Amazon to read on my Ipod touch!!!! Yay will start reading Mile 81 when have finished IT. Also got UR. My first ebooks and purchases From Amazon EXCELLENT!!!

Greetings, Kate-

I'm glad you were able to get Mile 81, along with Ur!


("All things serve the Beam")

[Raoul Duke]

Mile 81 was great. Like UR it was a short read, but still great. Kind of reminded me of The Raft. So far these stories exclusively for the Kindle/Nook are pretty damn good. They should give SK a percentage from every device they sell because of the advertising he's done for them with these 2 stories.

[fljoe0]

Loved it - seemed like it could have fit with the stories in Skeleton Crew.

Did not read the preview of the new book. No interest in a preview for me, it's either all or nothing.

[fushingfeef]

Funny to see the phrase "she-who-must-be-obeyed" popping up a few times in this story...wonder if Mr. King lurked on this thread a few months ago?
http://www.stephenking.com/forums/showthread.php/21908-Another-one-bites-the-Dust!?highlight=obeyed

[Doc Wilson]

I loved it, this one seamed to me about as good as anything this short can get. And nobody writes about kids like our boy SK.

[MrsSmeej]

:love:

I don't mean to gloat or anything; it isn't nice
But I bought Mile 81 and I have read it - twice.
First time I just gobbled it as quickly as that car.
Second time I savored it. I've 2 complaints. They are:

Just as with most everything that Stephen's ever written
Characters all come to life and I, of course, am smitten
With the people he creates. They almost seem like friends.
Then, too soon (for me at least) the gosh darn story ends.

I don't think it matters though how long the story is.
Never could be long enough - not if the story's his.
Only other gripe I have? It isn't nice to tease.
Next book can't come soon enough. Get here November, please!

:wink2:

[frisbee]

Just finished it and loved the story. Some might think it has similarities to earlier works (Buick 8 and Christine) but to me that's a good thing. It's like seeing an old friend when reading a new piece by SK. I'm curious, there was a preview in my Kindle edition of 11/22/63. I decided not to read it because I want to read the whole book new from start to finish. Anyone else feel the same way?

[cat in a bag]

I loved the kids, too. One of my favorite parts was when the mom was thinking to herself that it is never a good idea to give kids sugar on a long car trip. Made me laugh out loud--been there, done that!

I also stopped at the preview for 11/22/63. I am already anxious enough, so decided not to make it worse by reading it, it would only make me more impatient!

[Doc Wilson]

Yeah I skipped it too.

[fushingfeef]

I used to avoid reading previews but now I just read 'em anyway. I trust that SK would not allow them to publish anything that would truly ruin the story. It'll just whet my appetite instead!

[randallFlaggfan1]

All right, I'm curious..how long IS the 11/22/63 excerpt?


("All things serve the Beam")

[col381]

Does that mean it's coming out in "book" form? I can't just go out and by an ebook reader. I was a little pissed off that I couldn't read this book without one.

[Moderator]

Does that mean it's coming out in "book" form? I can't just go out and by an ebook reader. I was a little pissed off that I couldn't read this book without one.

You don't need to buy an e-reader. If you're willing to buy from Amazon, they have a free Kindle reader app (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/redirector.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fg p%2Ffeature.html%2Fref%3Dsa_menu_karl3%3Fie%3DUTF8 %26docId%3D1000493771) you can download to a variety of devices and then order Mile 81 and read it that way.

As for it coming out in print, I don't have any information about if/when that might happen.

P.S. Just realized other ebook retailers may offer a similar app if you are one of those who doesn't like to order from Amazon.

[Doc Wilson]

You don't need to buy an e-reader. If you're willing to buy from Amazon, they have a free Kindle reader app (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/redirector.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fg p%2Ffeature.html%2Fref%3Dsa_menu_karl3%3Fie%3DUTF8 %26docId%3D1000493771) you can download to a variety of devices and then order Mile 81 and read it that way.

As for it coming out in print, I don't have any information about if/when that might happen.

P.S. Just realized other ebook retailers may offer a similar app if you are one of those who doesn't like to order from Amazon.

Also there is a free application called Calibre that will read any ebook file. Useful also for converting your personal documents to an e-reader format like epub.

[king family fan]

Read this and enjoy it. Love the evilness of the car!

[erinmc711]

I'm pretty upset that it's only for e-readers. I refuse to buy one of things bc i really enjoy having the actual books. Does anyone know if it will be published in some other format??

[erinmc711]

Yayy thanks for this info! I was also mad it was only on e-readers but now that I can read it on my computer I'm so relieved! Thankss

[randallFlaggfan1]

I'm pretty upset that it's only for e-readers. I refuse to buy one of things bc i really enjoy having the actual books. Does anyone know if it will be published in some other format??

Hi, Erin (welcome to the Board!)


I'd rather have a printed book, as well, but-sadly-I don't see e-readers going away any time soon. That seems to be the direction that the publishing industry is going..


("All things serve the Beam")

[witchdoctor]

I got the B&N version with the added teaser. I enjoyed it immensely. One small thing though, the policeman could not have forgotten to take the safety off on his glock, they don't have safeties. The trigger mechanism serves that purposely being two part and a hard pull like a revolver in double action.

[91rewoT]

I just bought a little Net-book so I could sit on the couch in my livingroom and be on the Board while I pretend to watch TV with my husband. So, I don't have a Kindle. Or a Nook. Or an I-Pad. Or any other e-reader. So I can't read Mile 81.
:down:

:sad:

[bryantburnette]

I'm pretty upset that it's only for e-readers. I refuse to buy one of things bc i really enjoy having the actual books. Does anyone know if it will be published in some other format??

Well, I'd say that the odds are pretty good that it -- as well as "UR" -- would be included in King's next story collection. OF course, who knows when that could be ... although at the rate he's producing short stories lately, he's already got enough stockpiled for another collection, I'd guess.

Personally, I was a bit disappointed by "Mile 81." It wasn't awful, but it's one that just didn't really do much for me.

[randallFlaggfan1]

I just bought a little Net-book so I could sit on the couch in my livingroom and be on the Board while I pretend to watch TV with my husband. So, I don't have a Kindle. Or a Nook. Or an I-Pad. Or any other e-reader. So I can't read Mile 81.
:down:

:sad:

Hi, Tower19!

I'm sorry to hear that you won't be able to read it..


("All things serve the Beam")

[Jula]

I love classic King! Mile 81 and Under The Dome are similar to his earlier days. Smiles.

[Debbie913]

So I did it.......I broke down and ordered this from Kindle and read it on my computer. I just couldn't wait. I really enjoyed this story! The only thing wrong with it is that it ended too soon. I wanted more!!!!

[ConstantReader1973]

I really enjoyed Mile 81, but, like many others here, I felt it ended too soon. Now, I realize that, apparently, I missed "Ur" completely, so I'm off to B&N to download that one!
Thanks to SK for another superb short story.

[col381]

Does anyone know if this story will become available on "paper." I don't have the cash to purchase an e-reader for this one book. Personally I am a little ticked that I won't be able to read it. I haven't missed a book in so long that I can't remember and rereading is a good thing but new stories always make me happy. If anyone has any info on this please let me know.

[Moderator]

There won't be another story collection coming out anytime soon but you don't have to have an e-reader to get the story. There are free software applications you can download that will allow you to read an e-book/story on your computer, e.g. Kindle's can be found here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771). You will still have to purchase the story as an e-book but you can read it on your computer.

[ghost19]

Mile 81 is great story. I bought my Nook Color specifically right around the time it was released. Damn well worth it. This is my first delve into the e-reader market and I wanted to make sure one of Mr. King's books was the first one to touch my new e-reader. I was not disappointed. Seemed like five minutes into it, I was finishing it. ME WANT MORE Mile 81! Great story.

[vickita]

Read Mile 81 over the weekend. It was my first ebook. Very fitting.
SK managed to ellicit a visceral reaction to include tears (again). "Thirty!"

[Jor80Dan]

call me old fashioned but I like to hold the actual book when I read. I do not own an eBook or Kindle or anything like that. Does anyone know if Mile 81 is going to be put in paper back or hard cover?
Thanks! ~ Susan

[Moderator]

Please see Post #103 above.

[blunthead]

call me old fashioned but I like to hold the actual book when I read. I do not own an eBook or Kindle or anything like that. Does anyone know if Mile 81 is going to be put in paper back or hard cover?
Thanks! ~ SusanYou asked for it, Jor80Dan: You're old-fashioned. I'm both old- and new-fashioned, since music CDs, anyway. I told myself I bought the cassettes! I won't start over!

I don't even know where those cassettes are anymore, and I have hundreds of CDs, and I'm happy. I keep my vinyl, though.

If/when the time comes I read a beloved eBook, I rest assured of its hardcopy. Somewhere.

[fljoe0]

You asked for it, Jor80Dan: You're old-fashioned. I'm both old- and new-fashioned, since music CDs, anyway. I told myself I bought the cassettes! I won't start over!

I don't even know where those cassettes are anymore, and I have hundreds of CDs, and I'm happy. I keep my vinyl, though.

If/when the time comes I read a beloved eBook, I rest assured of its hardcopy. Somewhere.

Blunt - have you converted your 8 tracks to mp-3s yet? :biggrin2:

Trivia question - What was the last commercially released 8-track (at least in the US)?

1982, Bob Seger - The Distance Bob insisted that Capital Records release it on 8-track because he thought many of his fans still had 8 track players:biggrin2:

Sorry, now that I've totally gone off the rails of the tread, let me just say to Jor80Dan; "buy a kindle, you'll love it and you don't have to read anything on it you don't want to."

[DarlingHush]

My question is (and I haven't read the other posts so as not to ruin the tale) is the novella worth the download? I don't have any of this fancy machinery but I did just get an Android phone and the tale is offered to download onto the phone. While I don't think I'll enjoy reading something in such small text if it is a superb tale I might not mind. It is only $2.99 so I obviously don't mind the cost. Still just a little weirded out with my new phone. Not used to anything on it as of yet!

[Spideyman]

My question is (and I haven't read the other posts so as not to ruin the tale) is the novella worth the download? I don't have any of this fancy machinery but I did just get an Android phone and the tale is offered to download onto the phone. While I don't think I'll enjoy reading something in such small text if it is a superb tale I might not mind. It is only $2.99 so I obviously don't mind the cost. Still just a little weirded out with my new phone. Not used to anything on it as of yet!

I just have a plain old PC, no special gadgets. You can get a free app to download a Kindle on your PC or Mac. Text will be larger than the phone.

Mile 81 is an excellent story. Quick read and keeps you looking for the next "happening". Enjoy.

[Tery]

Read it last night. Appropriately creepy for Halloween. I'm thinking that the car was something from the Todash, anyone else?

[kingricefan]

Read it last night. Appropriately creepy for Halloween. I'm thinking that the car was something from the Todash, anyone else?

You speak true! I think Mrs. Todd's Mercedes (from the story Mrs. Todd's Shortcut) went to the same place a few times while she was looking for that elusive short cut, too.

[Tery]

You speak true! I think Mrs. Todd's Mercedes (from the story Mrs. Todd's Shortcut) went to the same place a few times while she was looking for that elusive short cut, too.

Yes!!! I think you are on to something there, KRF :D

[Temper13]

Pre-Ordered it.....yay!!!! 3 bucks....not too shabby.

Awsome read-in-the dark- E book!!

[arista]

Very quick read

[xkittyx]

Just read this one today. Really liked it a lot. I was intrigued by the car, where did it come from, what was it? I'll admit it was not anything like I was thinking it was going to be, from the description, I dunno, I was imagining teenagers hanging out at the rest stop and a serial killer come in or something. But it was an awesome surprise. I was creeped out for the most of it, and then when the ending came, I was like :rofl: because of the way it was finished, the kid and everything. But it was great. I was fully invested in every character that was introduced... I get blown away every time by SK's way of getting me into the characters, fleshing 'em out so well.

[Shalai Short]

I just got my Kindle, I love reading, and Mile 81 was the first purchase I made :)