Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. Riding the bullet electronically published novella 2000. Heres the most recent update to my stephen king book collection. Stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. Jan 14, 2020 erin miller is a freelance book critic with a b. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best vulture. This is a list of media based on work by stephen king including the richard bachman titles.
Read on for a list of stephen king books in order or find out how his writing has inspired other. I am still missing some books, but it has grown a lot since my last video in 2017. Nov 15, 2016 if youre a fan, however, its also a deeply satisfying hobby ive dabbled myself, and some of the limited or special editions from king and other authors are not just books but works of art. To celebrate these recent accomplishments, and stephen kings entire career, today we look back on his most famous books. Stephen king has two new books coming out this year, so mark your calendars. I grew up with my dad going and getting the new stephen king book the day it came out.
Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. For two generations of literary thrillseekers, his very name is synonymous with horror. How many stephen king books have been turned into movies. Complete list of stephen king books in order a full. As one of the most prolific horror and suspense writers in the biz, stephen king has enough books in his extensive oeuvre to last thriller readers. The institute might be stephen kings scariest novel yet. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. He has written over 200 short stories, most of which have been compiled in book collections. Stephen king stephen edwin king is an american author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Short story collections from authors like stephen king. Counting the number of stephen king books that have been turned into movies is a little trickier than it might seem. In our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. 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 to date, in fact, with number 52 coming up shortly. Stephen king is one of the most prolific writers in the horror genre hes sold more than 350 million copies worldwide his books are very similar to the style of h.
His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, minise. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. The ultimate prize for stephen king collectors abebooks. In the small town of castle rock, the setting of many of kings most iconic stories. Stephen king s son also writes books but he does not go by his regular name he writes under a different name and i forget what it is. Better call saul is a version of breaking bad created by vince gilligan. Without a moments hesitation he went with liseys story, a 2006 novel about a woman coping with the death of her husband, who happened to be a bestselling author. This list will take you through all of stephen kings short story collections, from the 1978 night shift to his most recent 2015 collection, the bazaar of bad dreams. Top 8 stephen king best selling books thatll give you. Stephen king books in chronological order stephen king. While eating dinner with his family one evening, king came up with. New york timesbestselling novelist stephen king, who is known for his horror and fantasy genre books, has shared a new tweet on his verified twitter account and praised the latest episode of amcs television drama series, better call sall, with special words.
Stephens classic novel the dead zone is now available as an audiobook. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of. Richard bachman actually stephen kings son goes by the name joe hill. Mar 06, 2017 5 stephen king books your kid could and should read. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy.
Hes known for writing gruesome scenes and grotesque villains. The institute might be stephen kings scariest novel yet the new. 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. Jun 25, 2019 at 71, stephen king is still at the top of his game and is showing no signs of slowing down. Aug 28, 2015 in this way, kings books transcend genre and appeal to all lovers of the written word. But as scary as those supernatural bad guys can be, kings most unsettling. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors in recent history. Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Stephen king has two new books coming out this year, so. Oct 03, 2019 up next from stephen king, who never stops writing and god bless him for that, is next years brand new book if it bleeds, which will actually bring us four new tales in one. His last three horror novels have received massive praise from stephen king, and his previous crime books have slowly collected their share of cult status. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Kings most recent novel tells the story of castle rock resident scott careys struggle against a mysterious affliction that sees him losing.
King has published 63 novels, including seven under. With over 60 novels published, there are no shortage of great titles to choose from. May 22, 2018 stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Carrie 1974 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by ray garton richards followup salems lot 1975 historical essay richards thoughts guest essay by christopher golden the shining. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts.
Note that aside from creepshow 2, it chapter two, and doctor sleep, the sequels are only tangentially related to stephen kings work. On top of this, this book brings the scares, and the mysterious vampire, barlow, is one of kings best antagonists to date. 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. Probably one of the most well known and most quoted books is stephen kings the shining. A list of stephen king s novels, organized newest to oldest.
Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. What are some of kings bestselling novels and films throughout the years. Mar 09, 2020 obviously, king s work is basically a genre in and of itself, and if you need to catch up, youre in luck. When i was a voracious bookworm, constantly outreading my budget, my mom tried to get me interested in stephen king. At 71, stephen king is still at the top of his game and is showing no signs of slowing down. All of the best stephen king books, ranked reedsy discovery. A list of stephen kings novels, organized newest to oldest. From the stand to pet sematary, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. A list of stephen king s novels, organized oldest to newest. Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best. I know before i even hit the publish button on this post that most people are going to raise their eyebrows. Top 8 stephen king best selling books thatll give you real. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Up next from stephen king, who never stops writing and god bless him for that, is next years brand new book if it bleeds, which will actually bring us four new tales in one.
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. This is the most recent work that i am including on this list. Jan 17, 2019 heres the most recent update to my stephen king book collection. Stephen king has two new books coming out this year. The 15 most anticipated horror books of 2019 litreactor. His acclaimed nonfiction book on writing is also a bestseller. Jan 12, 2018 stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. Jack torrance, a writer who is also a recovering alcoholic has taken his family to a deserted colorado hotel to live as caretakers. Simply put, everyone has their own favorite horror stories by king. The story of misunderstood high school girl carrie white, her extraordinary telekinetic powers, and her violent.
Theres no way we can get to all of them here, but below is a sampling of some of the most soughtafter and rare stephen king editions around. As a fan myself now and someone who is trying to make their way through the books in order, i wanted to put together. 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. The trust of the innocent is the liars most useful tool stephen king demakis, joseph. List of adaptations of works by stephen king wikipedia. If youre a fan, however, its also a deeply satisfying hobby ive dabbled myself, and some of the limited or special editions from king and other authors are not just books but works of art.
Looking for a complete list of stephen king books in order. Oct 21, 2019 short story collections from authors like stephen king. Aug 05, 2016 mr mercedes, kings first hardboiled detective book, was first published in 2014 and featured retired detective bill hodges. Complete list of stephen king books in order a full resource. The plant unfinished serial novel published electronically 2009. A number of movies and tv shows based on his books are available on streaming services. Stephen kings next book if it bleeds set for 2020 release. Mar 11, 2019 stephen king is one of the most prolific authors of the modern age whose last name isnt patterson. He has published 61 novels, more than 200 short stories, and six nonfiction booksand he shows no sign of stopping. Feb 09, 2018 stephen king has two new books coming out this year, so mark your calendars.
Many say that, after the accident that almost took stephens life back in 1999, his writing quality has taken a. Oct 30, 2019 stephen king and others discuss the shining as well as the horror genre and what makes scary so appealing. And soon we will finally have a story collection from him. His most recent novel, the institute, was published in september of 2019, and weve already preordered his novella anthology if it bleeds, which is set. So if you want a taste of kings horror but dont have time to sit down and read a whole novel, weve got you covered. Stephen king, one of the masters of american horror fiction, has an oeuvre of close to 100 books, which includes some of the most. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Stephen kings son also writes books but he does not go by his regular name he writes under a different name and i forget what it is. Stephen king i was warped as a child the dick cavett. As a fan myself now and someone who is trying to make their way through the books in order, i wanted to put together this easy to use list of every stephen king book. The novel includes many of kings personal demons and demons that we all share. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors of the modern age whose last name isnt patterson.
Stephen king makes a bold claim over the recent episode of. Its the holy grail for collectors of stephen king books a true first edition of salems lot from 1975, the authors second book the presence and condition of a dust jacket is critical to a books value in the rare book world, but this particular jacket is exceptionally prized. And like any maine bookworm with a love of the macabre, i adored him as sort of local hero. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy.
Stephen king is one of the most prolific american authors of all time. Richard bachman actually stephen king s son goes by the name joe hill. Here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. Nov 06, 2014 here is the list of stephen kings books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors in the world, with more than 50 books in print, and more coming out every year. An underrated classic, rose madder 1995 is the story of rosie daniels, a wife who has finally found the courage to. He also happens to be one of my favorite storytellers, an author i. Nov 27, 2018 stephen king is one of the most prolific authors in recent history. In this way, kings books transcend genre and appeal to all lovers of the written word. The 10 best stephen king books your picks for the horror masters scariest, most suspenseful pageturners, from it to the dead zone. But by some off chance youre a stranger to his writing, weve rounded up 10 of the best, most ghastly horror books written by stephen kinghis greatest hits, if you willin no particular order. In the early 1970s, king wrote three pages of a story and threw them away.