TV and Books

I enjoyed a fun article titled "Tube tomes: Here are some good books to go with your favorite TV shows." Top of the list, of course, is Mr. King.

IF YOU LIKE: "Lost" (9 p.m. Tuesdays, ABC; Seasons 1-5 available on DVD).
READ: "The Stand," by Stephen King (1978). King's post-apocalyptic epic is frequently cited by the "Lost" creators as a major influence. The sprawling tale follows two disparate groups of survivors in the wake of a disaster — in this case, the accidental release of a "super-flu" virus — and features, among other things, a character who doesn't seem to age, the detonation of a nuke, dreams, visions, supernatural touches and a confrontation between Good and Evil.

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