I personally like novel-length stories. I have no idea why so many people lack appreciation for them. I read a novel-length story in a day in the summer of 2007, and it was great. I think, as both an author and a reader, reading novels is a truly enriching activity. However, I doubt I would read one of Stephen King's books, but his are longer than most. I have heard that he writes, on average, 7 pages a day. Then again, he can afford to stay home and write all the time. It makes me a little jealous.