As a King super fan, I feel it’s my duty to suggest the best! So if you’re new to King or just want to narrow your tbr down, this list may help! (This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.)
You know her, you love her: our Queen Carrie
Carrie - King, Stephen: Books
Creepy hotel, madness, redrum!
The Shining
Read the book first!
The Green Mile
When King takes on more than horror, you get epic time travel
11/22/63: A Novel
Check trigger warnings please.
Dolores Claiborne
Yes, the king of horror CAN do sci-fi. The link listed is for the first in the series, The Gunslinger.
The Dark Tower Series
Scary Plymouth Fury
Christine
SOON TO BE A MOVIE! Originally published under a pen name, this short story has been on my mind since I read it as a teenager.
The Long Walk
It lives up to the hype
Pet Sematary
We all float here
It
A bit of a curveball for this list, but you'll have to trust me…
The Langoliers
Another one to read before you watch the movie. So enjoyable, you won't be able to put it down!
Misery
For the next time you want a big, thick, chunky read.
