I got a lot out of her book as well. Definitely one to read.
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I finally got around to reading The Green Mile a few weeks ago (I’m a huge King fan, but I burned myself out on him last year re-reading the Dark Tower series, so this was my return after a year off). King always entertains me, but over the last few years I have dabbled more into his “B" material. I would consider TGM to be King at near peak form.
Reading Penguin History of the World now. Very dense, but VERY interesting. Once I get through the Hellenistic period, I am going to take a break and read The Odyssey.
All while the backlog continues to grow. It is a problem I am grateful to have, though!
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Sunrise on the Reaping is SO good. I read it twice. Looking forward to the movie.
Just finished this one last night. Late to the party as I know it’s been out awhile but had to read it before I see the movie. Wow is all I have to say.
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Watching TV is a good analogy to reading several books at a time! 
(sometimes, I’m in the mood for drama; sometimes, comedy; sometimes, a documentary, etc)…
I relate to your take on Dopamine Nation. Honestly, some of it has been triggering. I’ve had to start preparing my frame of mind each time I read from it - making sure I’m in the mindset of learning from the content, rather than being entertained by the content. That said, it has been a powerful reminder of how far addiction can go (and why I must set myself free).
Kite Runner, so far, is a good read. It’s not entertaining at all. But, it’s an engaging read that causes me to look inwardly, and to think about my own life choices - my own betrayal of others, and my own moments of feeling betrayed. The book, being set in the middle east, uses social status (basically a caste system) as a reference point - so, it also causes me to think about how I view people who might be different from me in significant ways… it’s a great read, but it’s not a typical read for me, to be sure.
EDIT: I listen to Huberman Lab content all the time. And, I have several episodes of various podcasts saved, with Dr. Lembke as the guest - very helpful stuff for me right now!
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A Gentleman in Moscow catches my eye here…
How is it so far? Do you recommend?
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Years ago, a friend recommended The Hunger Games series - I read all three books in like a week!
I loved the books. I saw the original movies after I read the books (really enjoyed those!) - tell me something… Is it a hot take that Finnick Odair was my favorite character in the whole series?
When I heard that the movie, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was coming out, I decided to read the book first - I liked the book more, this time, than the movie, but I still liked the movie.
Now, I’m reading Sunrise on the Reaping, to get ready for the upcoming movie. I’ve seen the casting, so I like being able to envision the characters exactly as they will look in the film. 
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I don’t know anything about Verity, but I sure will check it out!
I started this a few years ago and for whatever reason I never finished it. Maybe time to give it another go. Did you get it finished? @Madds
Love The Green Mile, tho many tears. I am a huge King fan, tho his very old stuff is the best IMHO.
His non fiction, On Writing, is an excellent read, covers his addictions.
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Stayed in room 217 and this hotel definately had a feel of the overlook about it.
I was honestly expecting to see young Danny Torrence hurtling around on his tricycle or to see the Grady sisters around each corner.
And for anyone who preferes Stanley Kubricks adaptation I went along and took a photo of 237 also.
Thought @SassyRocks might like this.
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I do LOVE it!! I would be very scared!!!
Im pleased I was sober and in bed about 10.30 pm. I wouldnt have liked to have been staggering around looking for my room after dark.
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Or wandering into the bar…eek!!!
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I read them pretty quickly as well and really enjoyed the movies. I do think the books are always better. Out of the whole series, that is a hot take! I like Finnick as well, the relationship between him and Mags was pretty special.
Honestly after finishing Sunrise on the Reaping my compassion for Haymitch really grew. That book had me in tears at the end. Really looking forward to the movie. I thought that story tied so much together.
Curious which story line she will write next or if this is the last book. 
I don’t even know how to describe Verity. The twist at the end was 
Hopefully they do a good job on the movie.
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I’d highly recommend the Emily Wilson translation of both The Odyssey and Iliad. Very readable.
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One final question: Which story line would you like to see?
If it’s Victors only, I guess District Twelve is done (?)… maybe Johanna or Beetee? (I’d love to see Finnick’s story fleshed out) - any of those games would tie in for sure to the larger story.
Also, I definitely gotta check out Verity before the movie comes out.
I just LOVED A Gentleman in Moscow @TrustyBird, I am thinking of reading it again. 
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Thanks for sharing that recommendation …
The Odyssey is one I’ve never read, but always intended to. I’ll go for her translation when I do. 
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I’ve only heard good things from other readers and so far at about 100 pages I’m finding it captivating. Great characters and an interesting time in Russian history that I could learn more about.
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I’m a sucker for a kind and intelligent older male protagonist. I can’t wait to see where it leads.
Also loving all the traffic on this thread lately. Readers are my people. 
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