Without a moments hesitation he went with liseys story, a. Stephen king creates a list of his 10 favorite novels open. A definitive ranking of every stephen king novel ever. All of the best stephen king books, ranked reedsy discovery. Join our katet as we explore and discuss stephen kings dark tower series and the many worlds of the stephen king universe. Its no mystery that horror author stephen king has made a massive impact on the horror genre throughout his career. Stephen kings books ive read recommendations, best.
This page features stephen king s picks on current books, movies and music. Here are 50 mustread books recommended by stephen king over the years. Someone who reads this much must have a few reading recommendations floating around, and thankfully, the king of horror is exceptionally generous with his book suggestions. Stephen king book recommendations i figured this was a good place to ask about books, rather than the ot. Make a list browse lists search lists leaders help contact suggest feature newsletter. When he loves a book, he isnt shy about telling the world and using his influence to help spread the word about great writers.
I thought thew premise was great, but ive always thought king s writing style is pretty sophomoric, considering the depth and complexity of the subject matters he delves into. Stephen king is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. Mar 04, 2014 for more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. Are you curious about the books and authors stephen king has enjoyed reading in the last 40 years or so. This messy novel reads like two separate stories merged together uncomfortably. In his book, on writing, stephen king stresses the importance of constantly reading new books. Stephen king loves to tweet about his dog, politics andmost importantly books.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. If you are interested in the over 700 books that stephen king has recommended or favorably mentioned in his books, check out this saikingrecommends bookshelf to view them all. Not only do you get book jokes, he also recommends books. Apr 12, 2019 this is brilliant psychological suspense that gets under your skin.
This bestselling novelist has published more than 100 novels, nonfiction books, short stories, novellas, poems and screenplays, so. Check out stephen king book collection book recommendations. Here are 50 mustread books recommended by stephen king over the years, and if you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the list, ive made a few of my own book. Sleeping beauties is an ambitious work that combines some ageold stephen king themes with a distinctly scifi premise. A rare interview with master storyteller stephen king. Top 10 modern horror novels more terrifying than a stephen. Would you like access to a list of these books and an opportunity to read and discuss them with others. From his first novel, carrie, to 2019s the institute, king conjures tales. Here is a list of 10 horror books that stephen king himself has recommended. It is impossible to search any site for recommendations without seeing stephen kings books popping up. You could make an entire reading list based on stephen king recommendations, and be set for a long time. Im really into scifi, monsters and aliens, ancient civilizations basically everything lovecraftian and well developed. However, when i read stephen kings book on writing i began to think otherwise. In 2019, king made a lot of recommendations on twitter of the books he.
Stephen king reveals his horror recommendations for. Without a moments hesitation he went with liseys story, a 2006 novel about a woman coping with. I thought thew premise was great, but ive always thought kings writing style is pretty sophomoric, considering the depth and complexity of the subject matters he delves into. On the other hand, delores claiborne and shawshank redemption had great endings. Today is halloween and we couldnt miss the perennial horror movie suggestions. Are these the 7 best stephen king books of all time. Someone who reads this much must have a few reading recommendations floating around, and thankfully, the king of horror is. Check out the list and let me know whether or not you. Since 1974, king has published over sixty novels, a handful of nonfiction books, and countless short stories, as well as penned graphic novels, a screenplay, a musical libretto, and a childrens book straight out of his own dark tower universe. Dec 30, 2019 a roundup of all the books, tv shows and movies, past and present, that stephen king recommended via twitter in 2019. List of books stephen king recommends show list info.
His reading tastes are varied, from mystery to graphic novels to literary fiction to memoir. Dark tower radio is the stephen king podcast for all things that serve the beam. Stephen king recommends makes his picks for the best new horror movie, tv show, and book you should check out this october. The complete list of books recommended by stephen king. You dont become one of the most prolific writers of all time without reading a few books. Thankfully, the king of horror is exceptionally generous with his book suggestions. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. All the books, tv shows and movies stephen king recommended in. A list of stephen kings novels, organized alphabetically. Mar 11, 2019 someone who reads this much must have a few reading recommendations floating around, and thankfully, the king of horror is exceptionally generous with his book suggestions. I cant give an example but i always feel like im reading a story written by an extremely imaginative high school student who has great ideas and fills in the space between those with tired tropes and hackneyed dialogue. King has published 61 novels and six nonfiction books. Ive wrangled them together here going all the way back to april in case you meant to read one but then forgot what the title was and havent had the time to scroll through. Prolific author stephen king is widely regarded as the master of horror.
Dark corners, her last book, ranks among her best the washington post. With more than 50 books in print, king is insanely prolific. All the books, movies, and tv shows that stephen king. Stephen kings book, film, and tv recommendations this. Even authors similar to king and lovecraft welcome. Top 10 modern horror novels more terrifying than a stephen king book. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Aug 24, 2015 you may have heard of a writer named stephen king. Jun 14, 2019 what books does stephen king recommend. Stephen king loves to tweet about his dog, politics andmost importantlybooks. If you are interested in the over 700 books that stephen king has recommended or favorably mentioned in his books, check out this sai king recommends bookshelf to view them all.
Watch behindthescenes video from the authors photo shoot and. Stephen king is having a pretty big year this year and i thought that since he is one of my favorite authors i would recommend some books for you. But instead of throwing out a few titles and hearing the thats not scary comments, we decided to share stephen kings film, tv and book recommendations. If youve already made your way through the list of books at the end of on writing and arent already following stephen king on twitter, you should.
Stephen king, one of the masters of american horror fiction, has an oeuvre. Jan 12, 2018 stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. Author stephen king pet sematary recommends his favorite booksincluding underground railroad by colson whitehead, case. Everything from news, books, comics, to the tvfilm adaptations no level of the tower is off limits to these gunslingers. If youre looking for something to fit the a book recommended to you theme of the 2018 epl reading challenge opens a new window, any one of kings picks would be a perfect choice. He tries to read every single day, which is no easy task given his. The shining this book was made into an iconic 1980 film by stanley kubrick, which king reportedly didnt like. Sep 21, 2017 in honor of the master storytellers birthday, here are my recommendations of a stephen king book for every reader. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo.
King also recommends a plethora of titles in danse macabre, his rather indepth tome on the horror genre. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. Jan 16, 2020 prolific author stephen king is widely regarded as the master of horror. Im thinking of reading more king afterwards but there are so many book i dont know where to start. As stephen king says, no one surpasses ruth rendell when it comes to stories of obsession, instability, and malignant coincidence. Join our katet as we explore and discuss stephen king s dark tower series and the many worlds of the stephen king universe. Author stephen king pet sematary recommends his favorite books including underground railroad by colson whitehead, case. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Misery is the tale of paul sheldon, a popular author who travels from his home in new york, to a hotel whereas to fnish his final attempt at mainstream writing in his novel fast cars. Sleeping beauties is no take your kid to work project on stephen kings behalf. Horror master stephen king had recommended some of the best. Stephen king reveals his horror recommendations for halloween.
In the back of on writing, theres a list of books recommended by stephen king himself and its a great list for anyone looking to start writing their own novels, or just enjoy a great story. Top 10 modern horror novels more terrifying than a. Were taking a look back on the best stephen king books of all time before his new book, sleeping beauties, hits shelves in september of these that ive read id agree that the shinning is the best. If they did top ten id put salems lot in that list too. Jul 01, 2018 i used to think that i read a lot of books. In other words, not only has stephen king written some genius novels and short stories, novellas, essays, and works of criticism, but hes written a lot of them51 novels. Remember, this is a list of the best books i read this year, but not all of them were published this. All of the best stephen king books, ranked as the greatest living master of both jump scares and slowcreeping dread, stephen king has reshaped an entire genre in the image of his imagination. Everything from news, books, comics, to the tvfilm adaptations no. Im letting you know which ones were the best and my favorites which ones i would recommend you pick up for the fall. Stephen king books, opens a new window opens a new window by lili frank robinson, opens a new window opens a new window cc byncsa 2. What books have scared the guy whose novels scare all of us. A roundup of all the books, tv shows and movies, past and present, that stephen king recommended via twitter in 2019. The king of horror can often be found tweeting about his dog molly affectionately dubbed the thing of evil, tv shows, politics andmost importantly.
Stephen king, one of the masters of american horror fiction, has an oeuvre of close to 100 books, which includes some of the most genredefining, bestselling titles in all of literature. In his book, king writes, im a slow reader, but i usually get through seventy or eighty books a year. While stephen king is a brilliant author, i dont like all of his books, especially when he goes into his nightmare scenarios at the end of his books. In honor of the master storytellers birthday, here are my recommendations of a stephen king book for every reader. With the release of the latest movie adaptation of his novel it now in theatres, we re reminiscing on with the perfect books for fans of stephen. My collection so far consists of it, the shining, doctor sleep, misery, carrie and the institute. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. You can add it here so that you and others can vote for it. This is brilliant psychological suspense that gets under your skin. Here are 14 amazing books from stephen king s reading list to dive into. All the books, tv shows and movies stephen king recommended. I am thirteen years old and ive recently begun reading stephen king.
Aug 24, 2015 if youve already made your way through the list of books at the end of on writing and arent already following stephen king on twitter, you should. In our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. Voodoo heart by scott snyder, hollywood station by joseph wambaugh, crooked river burning by mark winegard. For more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. Stephen king recommends the movie, tv show, and book you should check out this halloween this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. This page will be updated as frequently as possible so check back often for updates. Here are 11 books that scared the unshakable stephen king, and so are pretty much. Oct 23, 2019 stephen king recommends makes his picks for the best new horror movie, tv show, and book you should check out this october. Stephen king creates a list of his 10 favorite novels. Nov 05, 2014 in our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. Based in seoul, colin marshall writes and broadcasts on cities and culture. Owen king is an accomplished author in his own right, and their collaboration reflects positively on both. Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best.