I have never much cared for Florida, which I realize is an unpopular opinion. But aside from the massive amount of bugs, the dreadful humidity, the terrible hurricanes, and the fact that Mar-a-Lago is located there, Florida just has never been my cuppa tea. It's a beautiful place, certainly, but it has always had a … Continue reading Duma Key by Stephen King
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Pet Sematary by Stephen King
We're kicking off the high holy spooky season, and in honor of the month, I am starting off with Stephen King. Today we are talking about one of the darkest books I’ve ever read, and I’ve read some bleak stuff, but this book has the distinct advantage of not only scaring the hell out of … Continue reading Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Episode 17 of “Cooking the Books” Podcast Now Available!
The latest episode of my podcast "Cooking The Books" has dropped and it's a really great one, featuring an in-depth discussion about grief and how humans deal with the process of grieving in relation to one of the most frightening and dark books in literature, and a method for making the ultimate comfort food - … Continue reading Episode 17 of “Cooking the Books” Podcast Now Available!
Episode 13 of “Cooking The Books” Podcast Now Available!
The latest episode of my podcast "Cooking The Books" just dropped! Lucky #13 and we're taking on the King of horror literature himself, talking about the book that is arguably his masterpiece and the equally iconic film version, and making some good comfort food that will get you through the winter at a haunted hotel, … Continue reading Episode 13 of “Cooking The Books” Podcast Now Available!
‘Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
It's my favorite time of year - the season of the witch! Yes, kiddos, Halloween is nearly upon us and as I do every October, I blog books that are scary, supernatural or just plain weird, and this month is no different. And of course, no scary book blog would be complete without the Big … Continue reading ‘Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar
I am not normally into short stories, even by my favorite authors. Stephen King is the notable example, because he puts so much characterization into his short stories and novellas that they stand on their own. Case in point, my absolute favorite short story by King, "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption," is a beautiful, … Continue reading Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar
The Shining by Stephen King
Thanks to CHC for the photography. I don't think Stephen King has ever been accused of being a foodie, though he is most certainly the most visceral writer I've ever encountered. I've been reading his books since my early teens, starting with The Shining, as well as many others. But the story of the Torrance … Continue reading The Shining by Stephen King