What I'm Reading 3/1/11

I've decided that I should probably update this more often, so I plan to write a short post on a weekly basis talking about what I am reading, a tall order considering I am always reading between 3-5 books, as well as several short things on my Droid X.  And there will be some comic book news sprinkled in because I am a geek, after all.  So, for my first installment, here's what's going on:

• Full Dark, No Stars- Stephen King's newest short story collection.  Well, three short stories and one novella.  So far, I've only read "Fair Extension", and quite frankly, I don't know where to start.  Not a great story, not inspiring... somewhat depressing actually.  You don't know how you should feel about the characters because the emotions that drive them seem so petty.  Not his worst work, and I am hoping the rest of the stories are better.  But, as this is Stephen King, his writing ability makes up for a mediocre story.

Horns by Joel Hill

We will never see another Stephen King in our lifetime.
But in a world lacking in quality horror, his son is doing an admirable job of writing good, easy and enjoyable to read horror.
I'm only 1/3 of the way through Horns, but it is an excellent read.  It flows.  it rarely hangs up.  It is engaging.  And while not a "page turner" because it is not a mystery or thriller "who done it", though there are mysteries, and I look forward to getting to the end.  But the enjoyment, unlike with a straight mystery, is not the end alone, but the trip, and it is one fun trip.
I may even consider picking up his Locke and Key graphic novel series (funny thing I haven't yet- I am an avid comic book reader).
Horns is proving to be an admirable follow up to Heart Shape Box, though the horror is more subtle.
I'll get back for a full review when I am done.