Just "read" my first Stephen King book

[TimBob2603]

I just finished listening to, "From a Buick 8". I believe it is the first Stephen King book I have "read". I was VERY suprised how good it was. It was not as scary as I had thought it might be.

Thanks Stephen!

[bopropadop]

Hello and welcome to the board! Ah, but if that was your first, then there's an entire universe of works out there still to be enjoyed.

If you liked SK, might I suggest Salem's Lot, The Shining, The Stand, or It as your next SK experience?

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Welcome to the MB, and keep posting!

Dive in anywhere IMO

Long days and pleasant nights

[Patricia A]

Welcome TimBob! Don't forget the Richard Bachman books, several years ago he published several kick butt books under that name. Enjoy the ride!

[aussiewonder]

Hi! Welcome to the message board.
Hope your interest in reading SK's works continues.

[kjyoung]

I just finished listening to, "From a Buick 8". I believe it is the first Stephen King book I have "read". I was VERY suprised how good it was. It was not as scary as I had thought it might be.

Thanks Stephen!

Hi :smile2:

It's interesting to me that you commented about From A Buick 8 not being "as scary" as you anticipated. I've always thought of SKs books, or at least most of them, not all, as being more psychologically scary instead of horror scary.

Hope you enjoy your next "read" as much as your first and I'll second the suggestions by bopropadop.

KJ

[fredo]

Keep reading, Tim Bob. You'll find stuff that will keep you awake at night, listening for footsteps in the hall. Welcome to the board, enjoy, relax and have some fun.

[panic of dreams]

read eyes of the dragon

[Mistangelique]

If you want something truly creepy, may I suggest Lisey's Story. Not sure if it's available on Audiobook yet though. This one actually made me hesitant to stop reading and go to sleep. I was afraid I might have nightmares!

(Strangely enough I instead dempt <?> that I was shopping in a mall I've never been in, and in one store Music of the Night was playing on the Muzac and a flutist was trying to play along but messed up, and it became my job to belt out an impromptu solo. Very odd)

[thebobbleman]

Welcome to the world of Stephen King.

[karend3]

Buick 8 was not one of my favorites, try the Dark Tower series, or the Talisman and The Dark House. Green Mile is also excellent and it is not scary.

[Mistress Sawyer]

You want scary? Read IT...now that's scary. I really liked From a Buick 8 too...but your right, it wasn't too scary at all...Still very good and kept me turning the pages.

[Firebird]

Read Bag of Bones if you want a good scare!

[finalfantasyVII]

Hello, I tried to send a msg to you but I haven't posted enough I guess?? thanks for the welcome

[tillyn]

Good book i haven't read that one in years! All his book's are good , keep going more treasures to find.

[tiger67]

Hi :smile2:

It's interesting to me that you commented about From A Buick 8 not being "as scary" as you anticipated. I've always thought of SKs books, or at least most of them, not all, as being more psychologically scary instead of horror scary.

Hope you enjoy your next "read" as much as your first and I'll second the suggestions by bopropadop.

KJ

yeah, I agree - sort of sci-fi scary - makes you wonder if there are parallel universes and other things out there. I think SK has produced much more of this in recent years whereas earlier novels have been more horrific.

[Annarkie]

I've been reading King on and off for years. Haven't read Buick88 yet, but Christine was pretty cool, too, though not on my faves. What's great about this author is variety you don't often get in others. There will be books you love and books you didn't get into, but he can always be counted on to deliver a unique story

[titansfan]

Welcome to the wonderful world of SK. Hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us do. From a Buick's 8 was a great book i finished it in 1 day. I couldn't put it down. May I suggest Salem's Lot if you want a good scare or Different Seasons or if you want one a little scary and will make you think what about The Long Walk.

[Merdoc]

i've heard from a friend of mine who said "From A Buick 8" is pretty good, though I myself have not read it yet.


My first book was "The Gunslinger: The Dark Tower 1". :-)

[tess4da]

I've been reading Stephen King since 1978, the first book was 'The Stand', although I'd seen 'Carrie' but didn't know it was him. He's seen me through the birth of two children, two divorces, a bout with alcoholism.. and countless other traumas. I've read 'IT' at least a dozen times. By the light of a gas lamp, it got me through Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, and Ike. Guess where I live? :)
BTW, I'm reading 'Four Past Midnight' right now, first edition, the hurricanes took all of the rest.
Best book? The right book at the right time, whether it be the 'Green Mile', Shawshank Redemption', his short story anthologies, 'Insomnia', 'Talisman', they always strike a chord.
Try them all, some of them may not agree with you at the time, but they might do in the future.

[Antony butterworth]

Hello fans of the king

may i sugest the dark half /dreamcatcher /the girl who loved tom gordon

[JRLauer]

read eyes of the dragon

My favorite as well, along with Rose Madder.

[jalexbrown]

I'd definitely suggest The Shining. In my honest opinion, it might have been the peak of old-school King horror.

[TheHardcase]

I just finished listening to, "From a Buick 8". I believe it is the first Stephen King book I have "read". I was VERY suprised how good it was. It was not as scary as I had thought it might be.

Thanks Stephen!

Welcome aboard! You're hooked now. There's no escape. Just jump right in and enjoy the ride. :wink2:

[phidgt]

Welcome to the board.

If scary is what you are after, then please read It. I slept with a light on for nearly a week with the closet door practically bolted shut.

[-The Road Virus-]

Congrats man. Just know there is wayyyy more and better Stephen King out there. I bet it makes you excited knowing that!! :)

[Lauren]

oooooohh not the best SK book to start with but im so pleased you liked it and want to read more, personal recommendation would be salems lot, the shining, IT, bag of bones and sooooo many more and for car related book Christine is awesome!! happy SK reading!:grinning: x x

[michal]

Welcome new reader -hope you'll be a constant reader soon enough... I'm not sure "From a Buick 8" is one of my favorite books of Mr. King (I like to be scared silly!!!), but that crazy, jealous car sure has some charm...

[delores 74]

Welcome to our world! Glad you liked Buick, although I personally didn't care for it. Being an avid SK reader since 1986 or so, I expected something different.
I agree with all the sentiments posted here, if you want truly scary, scary books, look no further than Pet Sematary, Salem's Lot and IT. The great thing about SK is his diversity. He has something for everyone. My mom for instance, never thought to pick up one of his books, being a history nut. She mentioned liking the movie Dolores Claiborne :vomit: and how she wanted to read the book :love:. I bought it for her and now she is hooked, threatening to steal all my SK books.

[mashead2000]

Definately recommend IT as your next read, just dont let the size of the book put you off.

[aullori]

Hi :smile2:

as being more psychologically scary instead of horror scary.


KJ

I agree KJ.

Welcome, hit thrift shops pick up books and I think anyone who really enjoys reading will dig on his work.

[Mr. Jingles]

Welcome to the Board! You'll like it here, it's fun. Check out the different social groups and trivias.
Although most people don't share my opinion, "From A Buick 8" is one of my favorites also. I found it interesting and a page-turner. There are so many books that you will enjoy. If you want an awesome scary book, read 'Salem's Lot. It was so good:)
I am jealous....you have "first times" coming up!!!

[marew1]

Try the Dark Tower Series, The Green Mile and Carrie.

[dumakeykate]

I haven't read FAB8 yet. But from what I have read of the collection so far, I really liked The Dark Half, Insomnia, The Stand, Duma Key and Needful Things, I'd go for the last one as your next adventure. There's so many to choose from, a little bias but you can't really make a wrong turn now with any KING book you pick up. Happy reading! DKK

[SixPins]

Never read that one, at least not yet. My favorite is IT, Duma Key, Dolores Claiborne, and The Green Mile and Salem's Lot. Haha, he is generally a very good author. Welcome to the board!

[Taz]

Hi :smile2:

It's interesting to me that you commented about From A Buick 8 not being "as scary" as you anticipated. I've always thought of SKs books, or at least most of them, not all, as being more psychologically scary instead of horror scary.

Hope you enjoy your next "read" as much as your first and I'll second the suggestions by bopropadop.

KJ

I agree totally with you about his books being psychologically scary as opposed to horror scary and that's what makes them so enthralling. No disrespect to you, but I can not imagine only having read on SK novel as I have been reading them for more than half my life, I too agree with the recommendations, although if you are not a big reader, I would wait for the SK addiction to kick in before tackling the stand as a lot of people I know are intimidated by its length, I on the other hand was disappointed that it ended, I just wanted more, but hey that's why we reread the books we love.

[karend3]

Welcome to Stephen Kings house of horror. That was my least favorite books, I think as you come more involved you will be thrilled. Read the Eye of the Dragon, IT, or The Stand.

[blunthead]

I just finished listening to, "From a Buick 8". I believe it is the first Stephen King book I have "read". I was VERY suprised how good it was. It was not as scary as I had thought it might be.

Thanks Stephen!You've stumbled into a treasure chest from which I hope you never emerge.

[Presque Vu]

I haven't read FAB8 yet. But from what I have read of the collection so far, I really liked The Dark Half, Insomnia, The Stand, Duma Key and Needful Things, I'd go for the last one as your next adventure. There's so many to choose from, a little bias but you can't really make a wrong turn now with any KING book you pick up. Happy reading! DKK

Ahh, The Dark Half:love:... I'm in love with that book! I definitely recommend it!

[AlvinS]

Congratulations! The great news is that, unlike most of us, you do not have to sit around and impatiently wait for the next one to come out. There are pleanty more out there for you to enjoy in the mean time.

[Matthew.Degnan]

Ah, welcome-- i've actually yet to read that one-- read just about all the others though, if you liked it i suggest you take a look at Christine (similar story, yet different lol).

[TheHelgo]

I just finished listening to, "From a Buick 8". I believe it is the first Stephen King book I have "read". I was VERY suprised how good it was. It was not as scary as I had thought it might be.

Thanks Stephen!

Normally I would recommend taking on the Dark Tower books, but if Buick was your first, my guess is that more seasoning is needed before diving into that masterpiece.

My personal recommendations for your next endeavor would be some classic King so you get the flavor of his typical genre (of which i believe Buick is a deviation from):

IT: everyone mentions it for a reason - a true classic that will scare the crap out of you

Needful Things: A classic King book that will grab you and suck you in - 750 pages flies by on this one.

The Talisman: An endeavor that is as much (or more) psychologically scary as physically. Great story

The Stand: One of his best. Maybe don't read it next, but should be read early in your pursuit.

The Long Walk: A Bachman book that will scare you in a much different way than most of king's books.

If you decide newer Stephen King is the way to go, then try out Cell or Duma Key - two can't miss reads.

[constantreader85]

board to the welcome. if you want to read another, try Bag of bones, insomnia or duma key. they are great.