Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge - ThreadSky

hodagx.bsky.social•102 days ago

Love this book. It made me cry at the end.

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mgp50.bsky.social•99 days ago

Moby Dick

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mgp50.bsky.social•102 days ago

Peril—Bob Woodward and Robert Costa

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purlycurly.bsky.social•102 days ago

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gingerwandrer.bsky.social•102 days ago

This is a superb book. Creepy as hell in a good way (although that will probably be Stephen King’s epitaph!)

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Hahaha yes, agreed!

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darthdewy.bsky.social•103 days ago

as someone who likes stephen king and US history i think i’ll have to check this one out

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shoesnsocks.bsky.social•102 days ago

It’s SOOO good. I’ve read 4 times and will definitely keep reading. Never gets old

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kristanl.bsky.social•103 days ago

You will love it. I’m a fan of his, but his books tend to be hard reads for me for some reason. I have to read and re-read lines to really “get” them. But that wasn’t the case with this book. This one and “On Writing” are my faves of his.

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zavatsky.bsky.social•103 days ago

World According to Garp

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mrponbss.bsky.social•102 days ago

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pyrognostic.bsky.social•101 days ago

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kelormat.bsky.social•102 days ago

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rogers-party-of-5.bsky.social•102 days ago

This would be on my list, too! It’s so good.

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booknblues.bsky.social•102 days ago

I loved that book.

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pennyflynn.bsky.social•102 days ago

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amorvence.bsky.social•102 days ago

First read at age 4. This book has stayed with me for 63 years. Truly influential throughout my life. The engine is a girl!!!

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Absolute classic! I never realized the engine’s a girl!!

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caturday62.bsky.social•102 days ago

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paigewhitley.bsky.social•102 days ago

i have this on my shelf but the size is so intimidating to me 😭😭

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

It’s a fast read!

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mauimom.bsky.social•102 days ago

The Mists Of Avalon
(Give it as a gift to all young women & men)
On Tyranny
1984
One Hundred Years Of Solitude
All of Tolkien
Catch-22
Beloved
The Sun Also Rises
To Kill A Mockingbird

So many more but have to get in a plane

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Some great ones on your list!!

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mauimom.bsky.social•101 days ago

Thank you!

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lmsf.bsky.social•102 days ago

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jsevia.bsky.social•102 days ago

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wordyone45.bsky.social•102 days ago

Probably banned from schools now....

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comopescado.bsky.social•102 days ago

I taught this book in 5th grade then wrote a leadership unit around it. Cool book.

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comopescado.bsky.social•102 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

If it’s banned, I want to get my hands on it. I always wanna read the banned books. Makes me curious what those who ban them are so eager to hide.

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shanemn.bsky.social•102 days ago

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shoesnsocks.bsky.social•102 days ago

Read this for the first time in high school. I had nightmares for months -every every single night.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

It’s a LOTTT

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juliemann.bsky.social•102 days ago

This is hands down my favorite Stephen King novel, and I cut my teen reading teeth on The Stand

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Wow, bravo!! The Stand was a hard read for me - took me forEVER to finish it. I agree with you - this one’s better!

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ddconcertphotography.com•102 days ago

Jupiter’s Travels by Ted Simon

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ddconcertphotography.com•102 days ago

Any Human Heart by William Boyd

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gab1811.bsky.social•102 days ago

I have read this book years ago ... Love Stephen King novels.

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green4you.bsky.social•102 days ago

I read that a while back. It’s really good. I love Mr. King though!

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green4you.bsky.social•102 days ago

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katiewo.bsky.social•102 days ago

I've read 11/22/63 a few times. It's so good!

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youarenotalone1.bsky.social•102 days ago

📚A list of must-read books for everyone.
(Please share with other book lovers)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/17574539-q?shelf=qbd-family-canon-books

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ohitsjustyou.bsky.social•102 days ago

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ohitsjustyou.bsky.social•102 days ago

I just finished this a week ago and loved it so much!

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msinclair77.bsky.social•102 days ago

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peteferg.bsky.social•103 days ago

Believe it or not, I remember a similar challenge only a few years ago on a social platform far, far away. Happy days 😁

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peteferg.bsky.social•103 days ago

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redrumreads.bsky.social•102 days ago

Finished this one a few days ago and just started the tv show 🖤

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ruthstephens.bsky.social•102 days ago

One of King’s best!

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bill-wokeaf.bsky.social•102 days ago

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ajm2tempi.bsky.social•102 days ago

A Thousand Splendid Suns

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dansilvia.bsky.social•102 days ago

#BookSky💙📚
#Books
#BookChallenge

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570karen.bsky.social•102 days ago

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cyclopsmickey.bsky.social•102 days ago

The first Stephen King book I ever read. Now, after like 20 more, I feel like I’m running out of non-scary-ghost story ones.

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nottoday6.bsky.social•102 days ago

I would love a follow.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Done!

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nottoday6.bsky.social•102 days ago

Love this book.

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k55f5r.bsky.social•102 days ago

https://images.app.goo.gl/7wditYMBJm5X2Jby8

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thasler.bsky.social•103 days ago

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maryangelafitz.bsky.social•102 days ago

Loved it

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maryangelafitz.bsky.social•102 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Ooh yesss, this was a great one!

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ignatiusjriley.bsky.social•103 days ago

On the Road - Jack Kerouac

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grandmalori.bsky.social•102 days ago

I loved this book.

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thecuckoo.bsky.social•103 days ago

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genrllylftbrnd.bsky.social•102 days ago

This is on my book bingo, he’s soo good

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mercytheprogressiveboomer.com•100 days ago

Reading this right now!

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davidjheslop.bsky.social•102 days ago

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tM+aak5rL._SY522_.jpg

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mjay00.bsky.social•102 days ago

i really loved this book and it was my first Stephen King novel i’ve read

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law2graceinva.bsky.social•102 days ago

That's the only Stephen King book I've read! Loved it.

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benbelshaw.bsky.social•102 days ago

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kathort.bsky.social•102 days ago

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progressb4profit.bsky.social•102 days ago

It’s a good one. Would definitely read it again.

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oldlefty67.bsky.social•101 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•101 days ago

Yesssss!!

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oldlefty67.bsky.social•102 days ago

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grumpydicer.bsky.social•102 days ago

#Booksky
#Books
#BookChallenge

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darthwriter.bsky.social•102 days ago

Read this at least once a year.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

This one sounds pretty good!

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shoesnsocks.bsky.social•102 days ago

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shoesnsocks.bsky.social•102 days ago

This is my fav Stephen king book. Have read it 4 times - it never gets old. Impactful book.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

I agree!

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claireduncan.bsky.social•102 days ago

Dune

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ponderit.bsky.social•103 days ago

Heidi

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nancyrn.bsky.social•102 days ago

That was going to be my choice♥️

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carmelostar.bsky.social•102 days ago

Great book. Did you watch the Hulu mini series with James Franco?

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Yes!! Big fan of James Franco, but I think the series fell a little short of the book. I find that’s often the case. I think the worlds we create in our imaginations from what we read are more complex and interesting than what’s captured on film. But I still enjoyed it!

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carmelostar.bsky.social•102 days ago

You said it. I'm not big into Stephen King books, but that one was a page turner for me. I love reading books before seeing them on film/TV because if I do it in reverse all I see in my head are the actors and I can't let my imagination take over.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Same here!!

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adult3rdculturekid.bsky.social•102 days ago

Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret -Judy Blume
Habibi - Naomi Shihab Nye
Nancy Drew series - Carolyn Keene
The Boleyn Inheritance - Philippa Gregory
Girl In a Band - Kim Gordon
Through the Palace Keyhole- Ann Hutchison Sawalha
Married to a Bedouin - Marguerite Van Der Halsen.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

I love ALL of Philippa Gregory’s books! Great list here.

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adult3rdculturekid.bsky.social•102 days ago

Thanks! 😊

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adult3rdculturekid.bsky.social•102 days ago

There was a series adapted from it, starring James Franco.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Yes! I watched it! It was good but the book was better.

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talkieswitht.bsky.social•102 days ago

Flowers in the Attic
#BookSky 💙 📚
#Books
#BookChallenge
1/20

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Oh yes… this one was so good!

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lavenderpickle.bsky.social•103 days ago

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vinnyfitz.bsky.social•103 days ago

1984

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adult3rdculturekid.bsky.social•102 days ago

That's an excellent book and I've read it twice.

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jumblejim.bsky.social•102 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

I do love a good biography. I’ll have to look this one up!

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alisamd.bsky.social•102 days ago

One of his best imo

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Absolutely

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miaturiart.bsky.social•102 days ago

I'm reading this one right now — so good!

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sigmasquared.bsky.social•102 days ago

On oldie but goodie. It was one of the factors that pre-determined my majors back in college. Now when I think of it, Jesus, it's happened more than a quarter of century ago.

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whosthebunny.bsky.social•103 days ago

Glad to know you liked this! I have it tagged in my Libby

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kristanl.bsky.social•103 days ago

It’s so, so good. I think you’ll love it!

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whosthebunny.bsky.social•103 days ago

I'm a huge time travel fan. I can't believe I haven't gotten around to this one yet!

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swanny221.bsky.social•102 days ago

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ajm2tempi.bsky.social•102 days ago

Think I saw the movie. I know this title and recognize the plot. I was young when it came out.

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davidwspell.bsky.social•102 days ago

This is one of my many favorites by @stephenking.bsky.social What an absolutely fantastic story.

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democracybitch.bsky.social•103 days ago

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patchygroundfog.bsky.social•102 days ago

This was a great book!

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kristanl.bsky.social•103 days ago

Ooh yes!! Such a good one!!

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daizycrazy.bsky.social•100 days ago

all time favourite!

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paperbackjourneys.bsky.social•102 days ago

This is my favourite books from Stephen King. It's one of the rare occasions when he fully sticks the landing with a great ending.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Yes!! I cried!

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nonnie64.bsky.social•102 days ago

East of Eden by John Steinbeck https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4406.East_of_Eden

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dtaylor52.bsky.social•103 days ago

Read it!

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juakar.bsky.social•102 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Sounds very interesting!!

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juakar.bsky.social•102 days ago

I really enjoyed it .

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nanalouise.bsky.social•102 days ago

Of mice and men.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Yesssss

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plus2otto.bsky.social•103 days ago

This is one of my favorite books! So good, I've read it more than once. I still think about it and bring it up in conversation.

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kristanl.bsky.social•103 days ago

It’s that good, yes!!

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bluesusan17.bsky.social•102 days ago

The Poisonwood Bible- Barbara Kingsolver.

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librarian42.bsky.social•102 days ago

Read this three times the year it came out. So good

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irishkraut.bsky.social•102 days ago

Just put this on hold at my library. Can’t wait.

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gogers21.bsky.social•102 days ago

I live in Dallas, TX. I think about this book all the time.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Texan here! 🙋‍♀️

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gogers21.bsky.social•102 days ago

Nice!

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simonadeyinka.bsky.social•102 days ago

Hi Kirstan Stephen Kings novel on the JFK assassination is high in my top 10 books I like challenge and I’m going to enjoy following

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Hi Simon! This is a great one, you’ll love it. I promise it’s not what you expect!

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opus-magnum.bsky.social•102 days ago

Heard this is a good one, I'll give it a download

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jennym63.bsky.social•102 days ago

Loved this book. One of his best!

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godwinokojieii.bsky.social•101 days ago

I read this book my senior year of high school! It was the first Stephen King book I ever read!

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pocket-lint.bsky.social•102 days ago

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charlievincent89.bsky.social•102 days ago

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madkat3.bsky.social•102 days ago

Great book

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leta618.bsky.social•102 days ago

I have this on my bookshelf but still need to read it.

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josephine257.bsky.social•102 days ago

😱😱😱 I don’t even know this King book!!! Gotta read.
I’m re-reading Steinbecks Grapes of Wrath right now. He’s a master of the written word!!!

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

He is! When you finish that one, get your hands on this one - you’ll love it!

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josephine257.bsky.social•101 days ago

I will!!!

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daldarondo.bsky.social•102 days ago

I just did the JFK assassination tour in Dallas yesterday. Would love to re-read this now that I’ve been to many of the locations

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ushims.bsky.social•102 days ago

I loved Passage of Power (if you’re into political books). The section about the assassination was completely mesmerizing.

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daldarondo.bsky.social•101 days ago

I'll have to check it out.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Ooh I’d love to do the tour

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hmcd19.bsky.social•102 days ago

One of his best! I think this is his best non horror.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

I agree!

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doglover1918.bsky.social•103 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•103 days ago

I need to read this one!

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megandirsadubois.bsky.social•103 days ago

I have that one on my bookshelf but haven’t read it yet. Bought it at a Goodwill store. I will get to it!

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kristanl.bsky.social•103 days ago

Yes, do! You’ll love it. It’s a quick read, too.

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patchygroundfog.bsky.social•102 days ago

I've read the first three. Must read the other 2.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

I’ve read those three, as well, and loved them!

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patchygroundfog.bsky.social•102 days ago

📌

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patchygroundfog.bsky.social•102 days ago

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jennyday.bsky.social•99 days ago

Oh god this book was sooooo good!

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detroitsoule.bsky.social•102 days ago

I love this book! It’s actually the first Stephen King book I’ve ever read

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danfromdean.bsky.social•102 days ago

My choice of book for for today

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danfromdean.bsky.social•102 days ago

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gsfearing.bsky.social•103 days ago

LOVED 11/22/63. Great book by Steven King! The movie didn’t quite do it justice

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kristanl.bsky.social•103 days ago

I agree and find that’s often the case!

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frannybananny.bsky.social•102 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

I never tire of this one

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frannybananny.bsky.social•102 days ago

Same! I cried the first time I read it.

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reasonble-minds.bsky.social•103 days ago

Loved it

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robblaw.bsky.social•99 days ago

His best work imho.

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anti-imperialist.bsky.social•102 days ago

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swsaraha.bsky.social•103 days ago

Oh brilliant choice!! Great book!

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okboomer69.bsky.social•102 days ago

📌

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bossyblossom.bsky.social•102 days ago

plato’s The Republic 🤯

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chaos-theory-rn.bsky.social•102 days ago

11/22/63 is my favorite Stephen King novel! I love Jake & Sadie♥️

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jthrankson.bsky.social•103 days ago

Stranger in a Strange Land

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shirleyff.bsky.social•102 days ago

I read this book this past summer. Really enjoyed it.

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jusbeinmee.bsky.social•102 days ago

This was one of my favorite books! And the tv series was good too. They're bringing it back to Hulu, in case anyone hasn't seen it and wants to.

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sxglory.bsky.social•102 days ago

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littlesterl.bsky.social•102 days ago

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tb2111.bsky.social•103 days ago

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patchygroundfog.bsky.social•102 days ago

I want to read this one.

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docreed2003.bsky.social•102 days ago

I consider myself a "King aficionado" and I absolutely love this book for so many reasons. First, the very subtle tie in to "IT" my favorite King book. Second, because I genuinely loved the story and the interactions and it left me gutted. The past is its own reality, we have to mange our present

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patchygroundfog.bsky.social•102 days ago

I really liked Stephen King's Hearts in Atlantis. It was different, but good.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Ooh I love your take on it! Absolutely agree!

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michaeln1756.bsky.social•102 days ago

Great one. Perhaps Stephen King’s best.

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catheeee.bsky.social•103 days ago

"Angela's Ashes"

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girlgrown-up.bsky.social•102 days ago

Oooh I love this idea! Will do!!!

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mamiet.bsky.social•103 days ago

Whoa. Gotta read that one! Thanks!

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bflogrl64.bsky.social•102 days ago

A Separate Peace.

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scicommic.bsky.social•102 days ago

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aladayle.bsky.social•102 days ago

summary: Old man who lived through Nazi occupation & now is retired in the USA is going senile. The entire book is one long chapter with breaks so you experience it with him. The book is written by a poet which I think does a lot for it.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Sounds interesting! Thank you for sharing this one!

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susanbro.bsky.social•101 days ago

Oh this is a great one.. and the anniversary of that horrible and sad day is coming up next week. Thanks for the reminder.

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becomesoup.bsky.social•102 days ago

Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura 🐺

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tincanalley.bsky.social•102 days ago

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Ah yes, of course!

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sistermarycat.bsky.social•103 days ago

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nwmarinerblue.bsky.social•102 days ago

Good call. Loved that book

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paulhenning.bsky.social•103 days ago

Loved this book!

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malfitz.bsky.social•102 days ago

I LOVE this book! Read it on paternity leave, during the night shift with my baby boy sleeping on my chest. One of my all time faves and all time favorite memory.

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kristanl.bsky.social•102 days ago

Aww that’s a sweet memory!

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