With over 60 novels published, there are no shortage of great titles to choose from. 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. Here are 14 amazing books from stephen king s reading list to dive into. Stephen king, his books, and their origins at lisner audiotorium. 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. With a new ensemble cast, the addition of an upandcoming director, and a new chapter to the story added by king himself, the authors iconic journey into the american apocalypse is about to get a muchneeded makeover. Entertainment weekly revealed the cover art for the book, which is a collection of four new novellas. Many readers are wondering, are there new stephen king books releasing in 20202021. The poetry i come back to again and again are the narrative poems of stephen dobyns. King s most recent novel tells the story of castle rock resident scott careys struggle against a mysterious affliction that sees him losing weightbut not massno matter what he does. When he loves a book, he isnt shy about telling the world and using his influence to help spread the word about great writers. King appears to be on a hot streak, that he extends with the outsider. Mercedes trilogy, king continues to walk the line between police procedural. We have a growing list of new stephen king books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020.
Stephen king s new book if it bleeds releasing earlier than expected. Kings most recent novel tells the story of castle rock resident scott careys struggle against a mysterious affliction that sees him losing weight. The arrow actress gave a little insight to rotten tomatoes. Stephen king new releases, 2020 books book release dates. From the stand to liseys story, from cycle of the werewolf to danse macabre, we can help you find the stephen king books you are looking for. Dolores claiborne is an american opera composed by tobias picker.
Idw publishing will adapt sleeping beauties, the bestselling 2017 novel by stephen king and owen king, as a 10part comic book epic by the international tandem of canadian novelist rio youers the forgotten girl and londonbased artist and architect alison sampson winnebago graveyard. Stephen king reads from his new book, if it bleeds, on the simon and schuster youtube. Big, complex and inventive, its a wellhoned continuation of his interest in the intersection of crime and horror fiction, demonstrating his consummate skill with both. Explore a comprehensive list of stephen king books and stories. Kings latest novel, the institute, belongs to this second category, and is as consummately honed and enthralling as the very best of his work. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Complete list of stephen king books in order a full resource. Best stephen king movie and tv show adaptations insider. If you feel like stephen king just released a new book, youre not wrong.
The latest from legendary master storyteller stephen king, a riveting. May 14, 2019 if it bleeds is stephen kings latest book, set for 2020 release the renowned authors next book will focus on holly gibney, a character from the mr. A definitive ranking of every stephen king novel ever. 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. Keep up to date with upcoming stephen king releases 2020. A list of stephen king s novels, organized newest to oldest. Stephen kings the outsider is a firstrate crimehorror. Nov 21, 2016 stephen king discusses his career and new book end of watch, and receives recognition for his work in literacy from librarian of congress carla hayden at the 2016 library of congress book. The horror master is already gearing up for the release of his next book, if it bleeds the book, set. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. If it bleeds is stephen kings latest book, set for 2020. But in stephen kings new novel the institute, it sure as.
Stephen king new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. Stephen edwin king was born on september 21, 1947, at the maine general hospital in portland. Here are 50 mustread books recommended by stephen king over the years, and if you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the list, ive made a few of my own book suggestions for the king. All of the best stephen king books, ranked reedsy discovery. The institute might be stephen kings scariest novel yet the new. I look forward to revival, like ive looked forward to every stephen king book of recent years. List of adaptations of works by stephen king wikipedia. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six nonfiction books. Heres everything we know about the remake of stephen king s the stand. But when an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.
The institute came out on september 10, 2019, and its already a new york times bestseller. Nov 27, 2018 stephen king is one of the most prolific authors in recent history. A list of stephen kings novels, organized oldest to newest. Stephen kings new book if it bleeds releasing earlier. Stephen king s protagonists have been hunted by all sorts of malevolent beings, from the demonic clown of it to the fiendish cowboy randall flagg in the. Jan 31, 2019 every kid has dreamed of getting notice that he or she has been recruited to join an elite, secret school for the unexpectedly powerful. How many stephen king books have been turned into movies. A list of stephen king s novels, organized oldest to newest. Everything we know about stephen kings new the stand.
The best of king s work is deeply rooted in our common experiences as human beings, and this one puts a bradburyesque flair on the inevitible experience of aging and the necessity of accepting our ultimate, shared fate. We sure could use a new stephen king book to read right about now, and the good news is that theres one on the way. Michael berry, the portland press herald every time stephen king writes another book, i worry. 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. Stephen kings next book if it bleeds set for 2020 release. There may still be several months before either of these new books are released, but there is plenty of stephen king. Mar 06, 2017 5 stephen king books your kid could and should read.
Stephens classic novel the dead zone is now available as an audiobook edition for the. The institute might be stephen kings scariest novel yet. Harrigans phone, the life of chuck, rat and the title story if it bleeds each pulling readers into. The book explores the aftermath of a gruesome murder of an 11yearold boy, with all evidence pointing towards one of the towns. Nov 27, 2019 lawry was pretty much a side character in stephen kings book. Every kid has dreamed of getting notice that he or she has been recruited to join an elite, secret school for the unexpectedly powerful.
I thought of that experience last week while reading doctor sleep, stephen king s new sequel to the shining. But in stephen king s new novel the institute, it sure as. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels. The latest from legendary master storyteller stephen king, a riveting, extraordinarily eerie, and moving story about a man whose mysterious affliction brings a small town togethera timely, upbeat tale about finding common ground despite deeprooted differences. And like any maine bookworm with a love of the macabre, i adored him as sort of local hero. Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming stephen king releases. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television series, and comic books. Stephen king has confirmed that he thought it was too dark to publish, and only did so to settle a book contract. Nov 22, 2014 think of the many different meanings of revivaland youll still be amazed by what king, author of more than 50 worldwide bestsellers, has in store in his latest supernatural mysterythriller.
Every single stephen king book, ranked from worst to best. His father was born under the surname pollock, but used the last name king, under which stephen was born. 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 books in chronological order stephen king. Stephen king leaves door open for more dark tower books. His latest book, the novella collection if it bleeds. Stephen kings new book if it bleeds now being released. Ghost brothers of darkland county, an original musical with book by stephen king and music and lyrics by john mellencamp. Oct 21, 2019 short story collections from authors like stephen king. A list of stephen king s written works, organized oldest to newest by first publication.
His reading tastes are varied, from mystery to graphic novels to literary fiction to memoir. Stephen king has two new books coming out this year, so. I hope he lives to 100 and keeps writing to the end. The institute by stephen king is published by hodder. Stephen kings the outsider is a firstrate crimehorror hybrid. Nov 05, 2014 reading cujo didnt change that opinion. Meanwhile, king kept turning out novels at a rate only the most committed fan could keep up with the new volume lists him as the author of more than 60 books, often veering away from the. News about stephen king, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Stephen king s latest book, the institute, comes out sept. 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. He just polished off a final draft of his upcoming serialkiller book finders keepers a sequel to his recent work mr. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction. Stephen king s pen is rarely still, so its no surprise that his new book is already on the way.
Stephen king has two new books coming out this year. Hes known for writing gruesome scenes and grotesque villains. Needless to say, pet sematary is a grisly whopper in the land of horror novels consider that our warning to you before you open this book. When i was a voracious bookworm, constantly outreading my budget, my mom tried to get me interested in stephen king. If it bleeds is stephen king s latest book, set for 2020 release the renowned authors next book will focus on holly gibney, a character from the mr. Jan 18, 2018 meet the outsider stephen kings newest novel is almost here. Here is the list of stephen king s books were reading as part of stephen king revisited, along with links to the essays and other content we have posted for each book.
Follow new york times books on facebook, twitter and instagram, sign up for our newsletter or our literary calendar. Best of stephen king 142 books goodreads share book. His parents were nellie ruth pillsbury, who worked as a caregiver at a mental institute, and donald edwin king, a merchant seaman. 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. Based on stephen king s bestselling novel of the same name, the outsider begins by following a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy. Without a moments hesitation he went with liseys story, a 2006 novel about a woman coping with.
Stephen king reveals his next novel, the institute, will be published. Since his first novel carrie was published in 1974, hes churned out nearly 60 novels including those written under his pen. Shawnee smith brought her to life in the 1994 miniseries, in a threeepisode story arc that helped flesh out the role a bit. If you are one of these, you might still find a reason to appreciate my take on this latest work by the master of horror, because this story goes into something much. Stephen king announces new novel the institute for september. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Mar 11, 2019 stephen king says, this is a terrifying, engrossing ghost story set in the english countryside not long after world war ii, but its so much morealthough told in straightforward prose, this is a deeply textured and thoughtful piece of work. I know before i even hit the publish button on this post that most people are going to raise their eyebrows. Heres your first look at stephen kings next book, if it bleeds. Life is imitating stephen kings art, and that scares him. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. There may still be several months before either of these new books are released, but there is plenty of stephen king content to keep fans occupied in the. Written works oldest to newest written works oldest to newest.
Nov 05, 2014 in our recent interview with stephen king, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. Sep 03, 2019 in general, a lot of steves recent work has become more optimistic, says bev vincent, the author of the stephen king illustrated companion and coeditor, with king, on the short. Jan 12, 2018 stephen king is a literary icon, a status hes achieved by a defining a genre. Stephen king is sorry you feel like youre stuck in a stephen king novel the horror writer says he understands why fans have said the covid19 pandemic feels like living inside one of his novels. Stephen king announces new novel the institute for. His recent work includes sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen. Stephen king is sorry you feel like youre stuck in a stephen. Only later, when i took a chance and started listening to the dark tower series on cd did i realize what a dope id been. In the outsider, stephen king straddles the worlds of crime and horror in the story of a little league coach accused of murder. The writer on his new book about a camp for telekinetic children, being a national treasure and listening to rock music as he works.