Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released.
This week I can’t wait for
Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King, Owen King
Published by Scribner
Publication Date September 26th, 2017
Goodreads
In this spectacular father-son collaboration, Stephen King and Owen King tell the highest of high-stakes stories: what might happen if women disappeared from the world of men?
In a future so real and near it might be now, something happens when women go to sleep; they become shrouded in a cocoon-like gauze. If they are awakened, if the gauze wrapping their bodies is disturbed or violated, the women become feral and spectacularly violent; and while they sleep they go to another place. The men of our world are abandoned, left to their increasingly primal devices. One woman, however, the mysterious Evie, is immune to the blessing or curse of the sleeping disease. Is Evie a medical anomaly to be studied, or is she a demon who must be slain? Set in a small Appalachian town whose primary employer is a women’s prison, Sleeping Beauties is wildly provocative and gloriously absorbing.
Why I’m Waiting
Stephen King is an author I’ve read off and on for several years. He is a master storyteller and I’m interested to see what his son, Owen King brings to the table. What draws me towards Sleeping Beauties is the idea of the plot, “what might happen if women disappeared from the world of men?” It reminds me of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and is a very intriguing topic.
uhm, this sounds ridiculously fun. I’m going to have to get.
I agree, the idea is so intriguing and I immediately put it on hold at my library.
I’m always in the mood for more King. I haven’t read anything by his son but am interested to see how they pull off working together.
There is never a bad time to read King. I’ve never read anything by his wife or son, so I’m really interested to try this.
This is one that I am so excited for too! Doesn’t sound just amazing!!! Great pick.
Jenea’s Book Obsession’s Can’t-Wait Wednesday
Stephen King always surprises me with his versatility. I hope you get the chance to read it too.
I am definitely intrigued. I agree. Stephen King is a great storyteller. I’d be interested in reading this one as well. He has such a talented writing family.
I’d really like to read something by Tabitha King as I’ve heard wonderful things about her.
Soumds really interesting. Hope you enjoy reading this one a lot!
Renee ~ My Wow
Thanks, I look forward to reading it.
I’m interested in this one, that is a pretty unique premise!
I agree, it is a very unique premise!
I’m so far behind on Stephen King books. I need to get caught up. You can check out my CWW in the link below.