Stephen King Fans discussion

Hi there! My name is Ariel... I need some help. Actually, I am in complete dire straits.. In fact, I am so lost, I don't know what to do with myself..

Why???? Because I can't figure out what Stephen King book to read next....
I know. I know... This is a really big problem, and I need your help to fix it..

The books I already own.
Pet Sematary
Misery
Night Shift
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
Joyland
The Green Mile
Christine


I am ready for the next one. What do y'all recommend?

MISERY!

Misery!

Misery!

I should clarify… I am looking for a new Stephen King book to read.

Ah I thought you wanted us to choose from your owned books. In that case I’d go for The Shining, 11/22/63, It or Under the Dome.

I’m so sorry.. I should’ve clarified..

No worries, we just misunderstood.

The Dead Zone.

One of his early classics.

I recommend Carrie. It's far from his best book, but it is his earliest and it shows where he started on his literary journey. It's a short book and is worth your time (even if you've seen the 1976 film; and especially if you've seen the 2013 remake).

The Shining

"The Stand"

Salem’s Lot. Although this may be recency biased as I’m currently reading it myself.

I’ve often said Salem’s Lot is King’s best or try Duma Key another under-appreciated classic.

If you want something light try The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
Otherwise Misery

For novels, I would recommend Firestarter, Later and Needful Things! If you are in the mood for a short story collection, Skeleton Crew is a great one

I loved Needful Things. Such a great book

The Stand or if you want something more current, try Mr. Mercedes, the first in a trilogy.

Squire wrote: "I recommend Carrie. It's far from his best book, but it is his earliest and it shows where he started on his literary journey. It's a short book and is worth your time (even if you've seen the 1976..."

Agree

Also Cujo

and once you really get into SK, you should definitely read IT

Bob wrote: "I loved Needful Things. Such a great book"
Good choice.. :)

Damn. I loved "Needful Things." The film adaptation disappointed me because it would take a mini series to do it justice. That said we have watched Needful Things probably a hundred times!
I have just started a re-read of "Pet Sematary". It is a group read for Horror Haven this month. It is unquestionably the most chilling book King has ever written. I think Salem's Lot may be the " scariest" (and its film adaptation with James Mason a classic). Both of these would be stellar reads from the works of King.

Joyland is one of my favorites. Christine is so under-appreciated. It's a great story about friendship, addiction, and the cost of anger.

Hello 👋 I am thinking 🤔 maybe try his bill hodges series which will introduce you to holly gibbson and so yeah lol. I will start there or dark tower series. But I am like you and would love to read all of kings works even works under his other pen name. Happy book hunting 📚

Hi Ariel! Definitely The Stand, Dreamcatcher, 🙊The Tommyknockers (loved, loved), The Langoliers, Christine and you really can't go wrong with any of the recs from everyone!
Please let us know the one 📘you pick to read next!!💖

Luvtoread wrote: "Hi Ariel! Definitely The Stand, Dreamcatcher, 🙊The Tommyknockers (loved, loved), The Langoliers, Christine and you really can't go wrong with any of the recs from everyone!
Please let us know the o..."

Thank you! I will....
Although, I would like it to be his newest book, "You Like It Darker."