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July 1, 2025

The Running Man Trailer

Released today, check out the first trailer for The Running Man, coming to theaters November 7th, 2025.


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Published on July 01, 2025 07:18

April 25, 2025

NEVER FLINCH Reader Announced

We are thrilled to announce that award-winning actress Jessie Mueller will narrate the audiobook edition of Never Flinch, coming on May 27th. Known for her extraordinary talent and ability to bring stories to life, Jessie’s performance promises to immerse fans in this thrilling world of intertwining storylines featuring fan-favorite Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters. Don’t miss this unforgettable listening experience!


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Published on April 25, 2025 09:00

April 22, 2025

Stephen Reads from NEVER FLINCH

Stephen King reads from his new thriller, Never Flinch, and takes readers behind the scenes, explaining his love of Holly and how this new "whodunnit" came to be.


Catch the Premiere on YouTube on 4/24/25 at 4pm EDT
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Published on April 22, 2025 12:51

February 13, 2025

HANSEL AND GRETEL

Hansel and Gretel is a must-have reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, retold by worldwide bestselling author Stephen King, with artwork by Caldecott Medal–winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak. Sendak’s illustrations were originally created as set and costume designs for the Humperdinck opera of Hansel and Gretel in 1997. This new edition of Hansel and Gretel will be published in the US by HarperCollins Children’s Books and in the United Kingdom by Hodder Children’s Books, part of Hachette Children’s Group, on September 2, 2025.


Hansel and Gretel brings together two creative legends, each unparalleled in their genius and influence shaping the literary landscape for kids and adults alike for more than sixty years. In this book, Stephen King brings his signature voice to the classic fairytale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest. Sendak’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations on every page draw readers into the deliciously daring world of Hansel and Gretel. With a personal introduction from Stephen King, this beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with The Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and Grimm fairytales.


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Published on February 13, 2025 05:45

January 22, 2025

YOU LIKE IT DARKER is an Audie Award Nominee!

Awards news! The audiobook edition of YOU LIKE IT DARKER from Simon & Schuster has been selected as an Audie Award Nominee in the Short Stories/Collections category!



Learn more about this incredible audiobook, read by award-winning narrator Will Paton with King himself.
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Published on January 22, 2025 08:05

December 6, 2024

Stephen on Spotify

FAIRY TALE was one of the most listened to audiobooks on Spotify this year!


YOU LIKE IT DARKER is also featured in Spotify’s Wrapped Audiobook in Best Narration and Best Mystery categories:


Best Mystery Audiobooks of 2024


Best Narration of 2024
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Published on December 06, 2024 12:09

November 1, 2024

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Standalone Edition

Hear the great Frank Muller narrate THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION in a brand-new, standalone edition for the first time ever to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the award-winning 1994 film starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.



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Published on November 01, 2024 14:32

October 25, 2024

Selected Shorts: Celebrating 50 Years of Stephen King

Master storyteller and bestselling author Stephen King burst onto the literary scene in 1974 with the publication of the spine-chilling novel Carrie. On Wednesday, November 13th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre in NYC (and available to stream) see actors and admirers pay tribute to the legendary author with readings from his sensational short fiction––and an excerpt from the book that launched an extraordinary writing career. Hosted by Colson Whitehead (Harlem Shuffle) with performances by Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) and more.



Please Note:

· Stephen is not traveling and will not be present at the celebration.

· There will not be a book signing at this event.




Please check the Symphony Space website for up-to-date information.



Tickets and Event Details at Symphony Space
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Published on October 25, 2024 18:32

October 22, 2024

YOU LIKE IT DARKER is among this month's best audiobooks at WaPo

The audiobook edition of YOU LIKE IT DARKER read by award-winning narrator Will Patton tops The Washington Post’s new round-up of audiobooks!

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Published on October 22, 2024 11:22

The audiobook edition of YOU LIKE IT DARKER read by award...

The audiobook edition of YOU LIKE IT DARKER read by award-winning narrator Will Patton tops The Washington Post’s new round-up of audiobooks!


Read more at the Washington Post


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Published on October 22, 2024 11:22