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Stephen King Book Club - The Wastelands

Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024
6:30pm to 7:30pm

Bailey Books
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This month the Stephen King Book Club continues our epic journey to the Tower with The Waste Lands, the third book in The Dark Tower series. As we venture further into Roland’s world, the stakes get higher, the mysteries grow deeper, and the path to the Tower becomes even more perilous.

In The Waste Lands, Roland, Susannah, Eddie, and Jake find themselves forming a tighter bond as a ka-tet, a group bound by destiny. This time, their journey takes them across the strange, decaying landscapes of Mid-World, where danger lurks at every turn, and the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Along the way, we’ll encounter one of King’s most iconic and unusual villains, Blaine the Mono.

For those reading The Waste Lands for the first time, brace yourselves for intense action, mind-bending twists, and the growing complexities of Roland’s quest. And for those revisiting it, there’s always more to discover—whether it’s the intricate world-building or the subtle ties to King’s other novels.

As we delve into The Waste Lands, we’ll explore the deepening relationships within the ka-tet, the growing presence of the Dark Tower itself, and the ways this book marks a turning point in the series. Expect some lively discussions as we unpack the strange and wondrous landscapes Roland and his companions traverse, and try to piece together the puzzle that is the Dark Tower.

If you want to have the full King multiverse experience, we suggest pre-reading “The Little Sisters of Eluria” before beginning The Wastelands.  It is a novella that can be found in the collection “Everything’s Eventual” which will be required reading further along our journey.

So grab your copy, sharpen your wits, and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. Our journey through Roland’s journey is far from over, and the path through the Waste Lands is as dangerous as it is thrilling!


Bailey Books

29B Rowland Cres
St. Albert, AB, T8N 4B2

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