Reading Wrap-Up May & June 2025

Hello, fellow bookworms! Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda, and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Join the conversation and share your thoughts. Let's get Smitten for Fiction! I haven't done a wrap-up since January, and I've fallen a little behind on my reviews. I … Continue reading Reading Wrap-Up May & June 2025

Different Seasons: A Spoiler-Free Review of King’s Novellas

Hello, fellow bookworms! Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda, and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten for Fiction. Join the conversation and share your thoughts! About The Book 📚 Title: Different SeasonsAuthor: Stephen KingPublication Date: first published 1982Publisher: my copy, 2016 by … Continue reading Different Seasons: A Spoiler-Free Review of King’s Novellas

You Like It Darker by Stephen King

"From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER."Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction. … Continue reading You Like It Darker by Stephen King

Danse Macabre by Stephen King

I've been reading King's work since I was thirteen years old. A few years ago, I learned King’s books were connected in a vast multiverse, so in 2019, I decided to re-read all of his work in order of publication. It’s been a slow go, as I get distracted with other books (too many books, … Continue reading Danse Macabre by Stephen King

Firestarter by Stephen King #Spoilers

Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I typically share spoiler-free book reviews but this post will be a spoiler talk about Firestarter. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.Firestarter was first published in 1980. I read the mass-market paperback which was published in 1981, and I've owned it for...about 25 years. … Continue reading Firestarter by Stephen King #Spoilers

The Dead Zone by Stephen King

Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Not every book is my cup of tea - and that's ok. Even if I didn't like it, I attempt to find readers that would. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction. I … Continue reading The Dead Zone by Stephen King

Night Shift: Excursions Into Horror by Stephen King #Horror #ShortStories

Hey book lovers! I'm here with a book review for Night Shift, a collection of twenty short stories by Stephen King. The book includes an introduction by John D. Macdonald and Foreword by King written in 1977. I read this as part of my journey reading King's work in order of publication. All of my … Continue reading Night Shift: Excursions Into Horror by Stephen King #Horror #ShortStories

Double Book Review – Roadwork and The Running Man by Richard Bachman (Stephen King)

Hey book lovers! I'm here with a book review for two Richard Bachman books: Roadwork and The Running Man. If you're new here, hi, my name is Amanda and I love books. I read all kinds of genres...horror, thriller, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, romance...you name it, I'm willing to give it a try. I've read a … Continue reading Double Book Review – Roadwork and The Running Man by Richard Bachman (Stephen King)

The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) ★★★★★

Hey readers! On my journey to read Stephen King's books in order of publication I read Rage (1977) and then read all of the Bachman books one after the other. Today, I'm here with a book review for my favourite Bachman book, The Long Walk. About The Book 📚 Title: The Long WalkAuthor: Richard Bachman … Continue reading The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) ★★★★★

Rage by Stephen King

Hey readers. I'm here with a book review for Rage by Richard Bachman (Stephen King). On King's website, it says "No future printings will be made of this novel at Stephen's request due to the sensitive nature of the content." https://stephenking.com/works/novel/rage.html King asked the publisher to let it go out of print after it was … Continue reading Rage by Stephen King