Feeling lost without a new King book to read.

**~Ally~** · November 5th, 2012

It's obviously purely psychological but I'm feeling extremely restless and eager to read a damn good book. I've searched through Amazon's listings and I just can't find anything that's screaming "READ ME!!!" I guess it's no coincidence that this is the month we would usually be devouring a new tale from the King! Sigh. (But thankee for the earlier releases this year.)

Anyhoo, I'm staring at my bookshelf and have narrowed it down to three choices that are due for a reread, and will maybe feel like a first read again.

I can't decide between Insomnia, Cell, or Rose Madder...opinions please?

Is anybody else feeling the November King Book DT's--as in delirium tremens--or am I the only freak round here? Y'all be kind now, that's a serious question.

**JellybeanJay** · November 5th, 2012

I feel your pain Ally as I am in need of a good book too. A friend recently recommended Kevin O'Brien so I am trying Disturbed to test the water.

As for your re-read, I just recently did a Cell re-read and a Rose Madder first time read and you really can't go wrong with either one. I know, I know, that really doesn't help you!

**~Ally~** · November 5th, 2012

Originally Posted by JellybeanJay

I feel your pain Ally as I am in need of a good book too. A friend recently recommended Kevin O'Brien so I am trying Disturbed to test the water.

As for your re-read, I just recently did a Cell re-read and a Rose Madder first time read and you really can't go wrong with either one. I know, I know, that really doesn't help you!

Tsk tsk, you have both of Justin Cronin's books in your tbr pile, so there's no excuse.

And ayuh, you are no help whatsoevuh...but 10/10 for effort! Kidding, what did you think of the Cell reread? Think I'm swaying more towards that, although I've put off rereading Insomnia for years, since the first read bored me, say sorry! It was 17-years ago though so I may enjoy it more now I'm old(er).

**JellybeanJay** · November 6th, 2012

Originally Posted by ~Ally~

Tsk tsk, you have both of Justin Cronin's books in your tbr pile, so there's no excuse.

And ayuh, you are no help whatsoevuh...but 10/10 for effort! Kidding, what did you think of the Cell reread? Think I'm swaying more towards that, although I've put off rereading Insomnia for years, since the first read bored me, say sorry! It was 17-years ago though so I may enjoy it more now I'm old(er).

Insert forehead smack here....I totally forgot about those two Ally, now I have lots to read! I always forget to check my TBR pile! For some reason I am having a hard time finding the motivation to read these 2 books. Are they really good? I have struggled to get passed the 100 page point of The Passage, not sure why though.

**mstay** · November 6th, 2012

Originally Posted by JellybeanJay

Insert forehead smack here....I totally forgot about those two Ally, now I have lots to read! I always forget to check my TBR pile! For some reason I am having a hard time finding the motivation to read these 2 books. Are they really good? I have struggled to get passed the 100 page point of The Passage, not sure why though.

If I remember correctly The Passage was a bit slow in the beginning but it got a lot more interesting. I haven't read the second one. I hope you enjoy whatever you choose to read!
I am also missing a new SK book this time of year. I loved reading the excerpt from Doctor Sleep that was with In The Tall Grass and I can't wait to read that book!!

**champ1966** · November 6th, 2012

I find reading SK's shopping lists great therapy

**Shasta** · November 5th, 2012

No, I would be highly perked by a new book as well.

Have you read the Plant? Or the Cannibals?

If not they are both available here on this amazing website! (I think they both are at least. I know the Cannibals is here. And I hope I'm calling it by the right name.)

If you have read them then I recommend Rose Madder. I always find something new in a re-read. Same with Insomnia but I haven't read Rose in some time so I vote that one.

**GNTLGNT** · November 5th, 2012

...I feel a bit "at sea" too Ally, but if I were to suggest a re-read....Rose Madder...it was QUITE some time between reads, and it felt all fresh and new....(wow, did I just type that?)...

**AchtungBaby** · November 5th, 2012

I know what you mean. My birthday is on the seventh, so I bought 11/22/63 last year with birthday money. It's kind of sad we have to wait until next year to be able to hold a brand spankin' new novel by the King in our hands.

**Sundrop** · November 6th, 2012

Feeling a little lost here as well, Ally.....
I decided to take the opportunity to read some of the books that I haven't read yet.....working on Carrie at the moment.
I'll also try to read a few other authors....I've got some new stuff From Bentley Little and Peter Straub.