King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. Heres some background on the mainebased writer and a bibliography, featuring details about some of his most notable works. Here are of the books he recommends giving a read. The bazaar of bad dreams story collection, november 2015. So you might think that if stephen king the guy who wrote such horror classics like carrie and the stand were to rattle off his top ten favorite books, it would feature works by the likes of edgar allan poe, h. List of books stephen king recommends list challenges. This page features stephen king s picks on current books, movies and music. Books stephen king recommends marapr 2015 city of women. Author stephen king pet sematary recommends his favorite booksincluding underground railroad by colson whitehead, case.
This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. Here are 14 amazing books from stephen kings reading list to dive into. If you liked misery, youre probably going to like finders keepers. Are you curious about the books and authors stephen king has enjoyed reading in the last 40 years or so. All of the best stephen king books, ranked reedsy discovery. They reminded me of the books that i cut my teeth on, so to speak, the ones that were on the paperback rack at roberts drugstore in lisbon falls, maine, while i was going to. Stephen kings carrie and the consequences of bullying. Looking back over more than 40 years worth of his work. In the afterword of stephen king s highly regarded memoirwriting guide book on writing, the bestselling writer shared a list of 96 books that hed read while writing the book that hed enjoyed and had influenced him.
Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best looking back over more than 40 years worth of the writers work. Mercedes which had just come out that described it as a crime novel with the desperation of under the dome. When he loves a book, he isnt shy about telling the world and using his influence to help spread the word about great writers. Stephen kings top 10 alltime favorite books open culture. Great reads an interactive guide to the seattle times best books recommendations from the past few years.
So forget what youve seen in the movieswhether youre new to stephen kings oeuvre, or youre working on indoctrinating a friend, reading the following 10 books is nonnegotiable. Ten things i learned about writing from stephen king books the. The outbursts of carries supernatural powers serve to intensify the horror of what she goes through every day, and the whole novel conveys an important message about the importance of dealing with all kinds of abuse. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring. A comprehensive list of all of stephen kings works, organized alphabetically. But you could do worse, and a good many of these might show you some new ways of doing your work. Stephen king recommendations jes reads books youtube. Stephen king recommends makes his picks for the best new horror movie, tv show, and book you should check out this october. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. On this list put the top stephen king books score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. These are all of the recommendations hes made on twitter. A little ira levin, a little patricia highsmith, and plenty of serious. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books.
Voodoo heart by scott snyder, hollywood station by joseph wambaugh, crooked river burning by mark winegard. May 18, 2015 stephen kings carrie is only at first sight a novel that deals with a girl with a gift of telekinesis. Stephen king, the master of rejuvenating pulp plotlines for todays. For two generations of literary thrillseekers, his very name is synonymous with horror.
She grew up having nancy drew books read to her by her father, and is now an avid reader of mystery, thriller, and horror, along with everything from literary fiction to poetry to personal essays. Aug 28, 2015 in this way, kings books transcend genre and appeal to all lovers of the written word. Stephen king s books ive read recommendations, best. Stephen king has given writers a lot to think about these past few years in his. Born in the dark heart of india, balram gets a break when he is hired as a driver for his villages.
The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best vulture. Welcome to the mess that is my stephen king book collection. Here are the hundred or so books he says educated and entertained him. A little ira levin, a little patricia highsmith, and plenty of serious snark. The 10 best stephen king books your picks for the horror masters scariest, most suspenseful pageturners, from it to the dead zone.
And theres a good chance that hes inspired more people to start writing than any other living writer. From the disturbing to the downright terrifying, these twisted tales all deserve a place on your to be read list. It by stephen king 1986 of all the king books revolving around plucky kids, these might be the pluckiest, most iconic and possibly the most annoying. Thankfully, the king of horror is exceptionally generous with his book suggestions. Among the years best novels, lauren groffs fates and furies came out on top with seven mentions. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Oct 21, 2019 short story collections from authors like stephen king. Stephen king creates a list of 82 books for aspiring writers. Author stephen king pet sematary recommends his favorite books including underground railroad by colson whitehead, case.
And like any maine bookworm with a love of the macabre, i adored him as sort of local hero. Stephen king has recommended hundreds of books either in interviews, books or on twitter. Tolkien authors who have, like king, created enduring dark, gothic worlds filled with supernatural events and malevolent forces. Ranging from the victorian era to today, the following thriller, suspense, and horror books recommended by stephen king are sure to give you something to scream about. Apr 12, 2019 his reading tastes are varied, from mystery to graphic novels to literary fiction to memoir. A list of stephen king s novels, organized newest to oldest. I dont want to read the same authors and stories all the time. Four decades of fear from the master of horror george beahm st. This is a list of books that stephen king has recommended or mentioned favorably in on writing, danse macabre, secret windows, his entertainment weekly column, in blurbs on book covers, etc. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. Batman and robin have an altercation short story, november 2015. 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. 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.
Overall, i thought this was a wellwritten book with complex. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. Below, weve excerpted a list of 15 books king recommendsbooks, he says, which. The 21st pan book of horror stories anthology, december 1979. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. This classic horror novel from stephen king follows the torrances jack, wendy, and danny as they move to care for a resort during the offseason, when snows block the. A rare interview with master storyteller stephen king. When i was a voracious bookworm, constantly outreading my budget, my mom tried to get me interested in stephen king. Im letting you know which ones were the best and my favorites which ones i would recommend you pick up for the fall. What sk recommends book are you reading or planning next. I just read an article dont remember where where this author says people were buying her book like crazy thinking they were getting joyland by stephen king and complaining so sk decided to read the book to compensateatone for the confusion. A list of stephen kings written works, organized alphabetically.
It by stephen king 1986 of all the king books revolving around plucky kids, these might be the pluckiest. The complete list of books recommended by stephen king. Nov 16, 2018 for this list, well be looking at the best novels from the master of horror, stephen king, from pet sematary, to the dead zone, and the green mile. Take a quick look back at five centuries of great writing. My stephen king collection jes reads books youtube. Weird westerns that cross the genre border books the guardian. Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring writers to read.
Stephen king, his books, and their origins at lisner audiotorium duration. Top 10 modern horror novels more terrifying than a stephen. This page will be updated as frequently as possible so check back often for updates. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. Stephen king recommendations jes reads books jes nevertheless. 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. After two years of careful consideration, robert mccrum has concluded his selection of the 100 greatest nonfiction books of all time. Jul 10, 2015 weird westerns that cross the genre border. When a 10th anniversary of on writing was released, an updated reading list of 82 books was included. Aug 24, 2015 and if you buy one of his books today, you get the present.
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