Long Days and Pleasant Nights — 30 Years Online
Posted: February 26, 2026, 11:36
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1996 was a great year to be a King fan. We received no fewer than three books that year, King’s 38th, 39th, and 40th releases. Now, thirty years later, he is publishing his 92nd book.
That year also gave us The Green Mile, released in six parts over six months, an experience that allowed fans to discuss the story together without anyone reading ahead and spoiling the ending. Each installment even came with its own screensaver for our computers. The only problem? Most of us didn’t even have a computer.
We also got the twin novels Desperation and The Regulators, the latter released under the Richard Bachman name. As you can see, 1996 wasn’t just a strong year in terms of quantity, it was also a year of experimentation. The Green Mile was published in serialized form, and Desperation and The Regulators were interconnected through their characters despite being published under different names. 1996 truly was a wonderfully experimental year for King. And Lilja’s Library entry was perfect timing.
There were also a few film releases. We got Thinner, based on Bachman’s novel of the same name, featuring King in a cameo as the pharmacist, Mr. Banghor. Additionally, two sequels were released, Sometimes They Come Back...Again and Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering, which, in all honesty, we might have managed without.
A lot has happened since those early days, but Lilja’s Library is still here. For that, I want to thank all of you who visit the site, comment on social media, write to me, and share my news.
Make sure you follow Lilja’s Library in whatever way works best for you. 2026 is a special year, and you won’t want to miss what’s coming. There are many fun things ahead throughout the year!
Read the full history of Lilja's Library here.
Long Days and Pleasant Nights fellow Constant Readers!
Lilja February 26, 2026
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