Tag Archives: Stephen King

The Shining by Stephen King

Posted on July 9, 2013 by TBM

I am not much of a horror fan. Most of the time when I watch a horror flick I cover my face for the majority of the movie. They scare the crap out of me. This means that I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Shawshank Redemption

Posted on March 25, 2013 by TBM

Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. The above is the tagline for the film The Shawshank Redemption. I saw this movie when it came out in 1994 and to be honest, it didn’t have a huge impact on me. … Continue reading →

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Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Posted on February 20, 2013 by TBM

One of my goals this year is to read the remaining five Jane Austen novels on my 1001 list. I already read Pride and Prejudice when I first started the project. Austen is one of my favorite authors. I have … Continue reading →

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Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

Posted on October 30, 2012 by TBM

Before getting to my review I would like say my thoughts are with those who are dealing with Sandy. Please stay safe. After reading King’s vampire story, ‘Salem’s Lot, I decided to reread Anne Rice’s contribution to vampire novels. Her … Continue reading →

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‘Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

Posted on October 25, 2012 by TBM

On the surface, Stephen King’s novel doesn’t seem that complicated. In this book he ponders what it would be like if vampires invaded a small town in Maine. Nothing confusing about that, right. Wait a minute. Vampires? Maine? I’m not sure I … Continue reading →

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Review: On Writing by Stephen King

Posted on August 8, 2012 by TBM

Over the years, many people have recommended On Writing by Stephen King.  Many of them said even if you don’t want to be a writer you will still find this book fascinating.  I finally read it.  And yes, everyone was … Continue reading →

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Dracula by Bram Stoker

Posted on January 20, 2012 by TBM

Some of you may remember that I read Dracula last summer.  A fellow blogger, Cheratomo, and I decided to read this book together and we wanted to post our reviews together.  Originally we planned on posting the reviews late summer/early … Continue reading →

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The Mist by Stephen King

Posted on October 17, 2011 by TBM

The first few days in our new flat in London were a tad lonely.  We didn’t have furniture or most of our belongings.  Of course we had many pubs to visit down the street, but we also wanted to be … Continue reading →

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