The Dark Half was published in 1989 and is Steve's 30th book. The book is dedicated to Shirley Sondregger and her husband Pete. Shirley was King's assistant/office manager at that time. There is also an Author's Note, "I'm indebted to the late Richard Bachman for his help and inspiration. This novel could not have been … Continue reading Reread Project: The Dark Half
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Reread Project: Misery
Misery was published in 1987, and won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. The book is dedicated, "This is for Stephanie and Jim Leonard, who know why. Boy, do they." Stephanie Leonard is King's sister-in-law, she was King's assistant at the time and also ran the Castle Rock Newsletter (a fan-club rag), while her … Continue reading Reread Project: Misery
Reread Project: It
It was published in 1986 and is Stephen King's 22nd book. A note at the end says: This book was begun in Bangor, Maine, on September 9th, 1981, and completed on December 28th, 1985. It won the British Fantasy Award in 1987, and led to multiple adaptations including the 1990 miniseries (with Tim Curry as … Continue reading Reread Project: It
Reread Project: ‘Salem’s Lot
Cast of Characters Ben Mears - author who returns to the Lot in his Citroen car to write a book about the old Marsten house. Susan Norton - fresh faced girl who falls in love easy and is ready to make her way in the world. Kurt Barlow - the vampire. Yes his name is … Continue reading Reread Project: ‘Salem’s Lot
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Carrie, 1974 'Salem's Lot, 1975 The Shining, 1977 The Dead Zone, 1979 Firestarter, 1980 Cujo, 1981 Christine, 1983 Pet Sematary, 1983 It, 1986 Misery, 1987 The Tommyknockers, 1987 The Dark Half, 1989 Needful Things, 1991 Gerald's Game, 1992 Dolores Claiborne, 1992 Insomnia, 1994
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