Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Lowering Expectations On The King Route Of '26

The other day, I wrote about Shota Umino's concussion ruling him out of continuing in this year's NJPW G1 Climax and how it is another L in my predictions for 2026.

I've looked through all of the other guesses and will strike out on so many. There's even one I don't think I'll pull off that is in my control!

I wrote that 'I'll read at least six Stephen King books' and that 'I have to go from Cell (2006) to Under the Dome (2009)'. 

It might not be achieved.

I've read Cell and Lisey's Story. So, that's two down. However, I don't know whether I'll pull off all of the next four titles in King's bibliography because I have to get ready to do the annual Booker Prize Marathon in the autumn.

And then there's Sylvester Stallone's autobiography - The Steps - set to be published on September 29th (my preorder is in!).

The Steps by Sylvester Stallone

A week after Stallone's memoir comes out, the third book in the Talisman Trilogy - Other Worlds Than These by Stephen King and the late Peter Straub - will be released. I've read the first two books in the series, so might decide to jump the queue and get to that one sooner rather than later.

So, yes - I could very well get another 'spoiler' incorrect. I have good reasons for failing, though.

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