Stephen king the short stories below are mostly available for online reading only, except for some that allow you to download in pdf format. Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best. King has written several novels since his first short story sale in 1967 that have become pop cultural signposts. There were originally only nine maximum ride books, but the series was inspired by two other novels by james patterson that had been aimed at adults when the wind blows and the lake house. Weve been getting a lot of visitors coming to that page, so there must be a need. He has also written nearly two hundred short stories and published a series of comics called the gunslinger born, based on his the dark tower series. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. King talked to time about his top 10 biggest books, reflecting on the circumstances under which they were written and the critical reception that they received. That being said, i would at least suggest reading a few of his major works it, the stand, salems lot, etc. But id suggest different books for people depending upon wheth. Stephen king reveals his 22 favorite horror movies. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. King has written several critically acclaimed and commercially successful horror, supernatural, suspense and fantasy novels.
The shining the stand cujo all of the dark tower series i through vii i believe unless there is one i missed the talisman with peter straub misery dreamcatcher from a buick 8 storm of the century pet sematary some by john saul would be. Cycle of the werewolf is a short horror novel by american writer stephen king, featuring illustrations by comicbook artist bernie wrightson. Stephen kings reading list for writers books and writing. In the authors notes at the back of the novella, king admits to taking liberties with the lunar cycle. He has a firstclass degree in english literature and an ma in shakespeare studies from ucl, and an ma in creative writing from uea. Stephen king is a prolific american author who is known for his suspense and fantasy novels. Stephen kings cycle of the werewolf is a long story and not a full length. Michael had been scheduled to perform 50 sold out concerts to more than a million folks. King has highlighted the mist and the shawshank redemption as being his favorite film adaptations of his novels. Stephen king books, ranked from worst to best vulture.
A list of stephen king s novels, organized oldest to newest. My favourite film of all timethis may surprise youis sorcerer, william friedkins remake of. More of stephen kings novels have been adapted into movies than most authors in any genre could possibly dream of. Born on september 21, 1947, in portland, maine, stephen edwin king is an american author who has been described as the king of horror. I tried to read everything stephen king had ever written. 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. Technically, four of these collections contain a handful of novella length stories rather than 20 or so short stories. Stephen king still has the power to surprise his beloved constant readers. The dark tower series tells the story of roland deschain, midworlds last. I thought it would be nice if we did the same for another author whose has published a fair share of books, stephen king. He is bestknown for such published works as carrie, the shining and misery all of which have been adapted into successful films.
The dark tower series written stephen king is blend of multiple genres including science fiction, horror, dark and western fantasies. A comprehensive list of stephen kings written works. If you havent heard of stephen king yet, youve been living under the proverbial rock all this time. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. You do realize though that the books you get through the club are below regular standards and dont last as long. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard. But the length is justified as king takes time to create characters and places so. List of adaptations of works by stephen king wikipedia.
Jack nicholson won an oscar for best actor for the. A definitive ranking of every stephen king novel ever. Posted on 1 december 2015 by sheldon nesdale if you are a new stephen king addict i suggest the following 3 phases to provide you with a reading order. We recently made up a nice list of james patterson books so that fans wouldnt miss one as there are so many. Ive already hit a roadblock with the bachman books and will have to order those online and read those slightly. Every stephen king reader has a favorite tale or series, from christine to cujo. Stephen king book of the month club showing 128 of 28 messages. Books by stephen king authors like stephen king what. A truly underrated novel, and one of the few fulllength novels king.
Sometimes they come back is a 1991 madefortv horror film based on the short story of the same title by stephen king. Note that aside from creepshow 2, it chapter two, and doctor sleep, the sequels are only tangentially related to stephen kings work. Unless you are familiar with kings epic dark tower series. Horror master stephen kings 22 favourite films of all time. It may not be fashionable to say it, but stephen king is one of the most gifted and prolific american writers in history. Stephen kings storm of the century screenplay is further proof, if anyone doubts it, that hes not only adept at writing a horror story that gives one the creeps, but that he is not limited to writing in one format. 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 in order of length a novel best seller. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. But i guess they are priced right for those that cant spring for. King found the size of the vignettes, which were both small and extremely limited. Originally optioned as a segment of the feature film stephen kings cats eye. The list of books and their page counts was supplied by kings office and refers to the american hardcover editions. Buy a cheap copy of wolves of the calla book by stephen king. Stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. Stephen king word count 112263 274,672 bag of bones 203,3 black house 252,270 blockade billy 15,917 carrie 60,718 cell 121,931 christine 193,602 cujo 121,150 cycle of the werewolf 15,955 desperation 195,011 doctor sleep.
Its difficult to point to a stephen king book that is outright bad, but across 50 novels, some are more successful than othersso we ranked them all. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. This is a list of media based on work by stephen king including the richard bachman titles. And chances are youve still watched some of the movies they made based. Little did i know, that some of his books are the length of websters dictionary. Oliver harris is an english author of crime thriller and spy thriller novels.
Although the series initially ended with the release of maximum ride forever in 2015, it was resurrected for a second series which began in 2016. Stephen king books list of books by author stephen king. Fans of stephen king should also check out this amazing graphic of the steph en king universe designed by australian illustrator gillian james, as well as this video in which king discusses the art of the short story. A list of stephen kings novels, organized alphabetically. The shining was made into a fulllength movie in 1980 starring jack nicholson and directed by stanley kubrick. Click here to learn more about kings books kings books. The most amazing of those, was the shinning by stephen king. Rob merrill, associated press this is not an offering to be missed. Wolves of the calla by stephen king, first edition.
There are lots of references to the other novels in dark tower, and you might miss what hes referring to if you havent read those books yet. The bulk of kings short stories exist only in the series of 11 anthologies hes published during his career. His recent work includes the bill hodges trilogymr. Mercedes an edgar award winner for best novel, finders keepers, and end of watch. Once every generation, a band of masked riders known as the wolves gallop out. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. There are three ways up to castle view from the town of ca. September 21, 1947 is the bestselling american author of 50 horror, suspsense, and science fictionfantasy novels. As befits a sequence of extraordinary length, the dark tower is a mixture of. These diseases have very similar treatments, symptoms, and causes.
I first read this book in 8th grade, amazed that something so dark, and sometimes scary, could be so amazing. Order of stephen king books stephen king is an american author of horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy novels. Wolves of the calla is a fantasy novel by american writer stephen king. Seven volumes of this fascinating series are published in addition to one prequel 2012 with first volume released in 1982. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, 1 and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. King is a storyteller still at the top of his game. Stephen king teams up with longtime friend and awardwinning author richard chizmar for the first time in this original, chilling novella that revisits the mysterious town of castle rock.
Wolves of the calla book by stephen king thriftbooks. Richard bachman actually stephen kings son goes by the name joe hill. As psychically terrifying as firestarter, and with the spectacular kid power of it, the institute is stephen kings gutwrenchingly dramatic story of good vs. Storm of the century full movie stephen king youtube. The first volume of the series, the gunslinger, appeared in 1982, and subsequent. Kings latest, under the dome, is his third longest novel ever. Stephen king books chronological order the bookshop blog. Its a pretty straightforward werewolf story about a small town.
For more recommended books, see stephen kings reading list part ii and part iii. A list of all stephen kings series in reading order. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Originally intended to be twelve vignettelength segments. Honestly, i think it matters what kind of reader you are. Stephen king is an author who literally doesnt need an introduction. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six non.