An introduction to the Stephen King library from his UK editor
Dear Reader,
As you may know, Stephen King is one of the world’s bestselling writers ever and there is a very good reason for that: he writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down.
Many readers are surprised to discover that Stephen King wrote the stories of their favourite films The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Stand by Me and Misery. When they make the connection, they often come to us to ask which King they should read first. Other readers say they enjoyed his ‘horror’ stories in their teens and are ready to be reacquainted with the amazing range and literary power of his work. And then of course there is a new generation of readers who will grow up reading Stephen King.
So… I am thrilled to present his complete backlist, grouped here into ten distinct categories so that you can pick the right book for you – whether to discuss at your Reading Group or read through terrified fingers – although, of course, I recommend reading them all.
Philippa Pride, Editor
The Books of Stephen King
The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass (1997)
The Dark Tower beckons Roland Deschain and the four companions he has gathered along the road.
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The Regulators (1996)
It was just a normal summer's day in Wentworth Ohio... until the Regulators arrived.
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Desperation (1996)
In the once thriving mining town of Desperation a terrifying transformation is taking place.
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Rose Madder (1995)
Rosie Daniels wakes up to the chilling realisation that her husband is going to kill her.
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Insomnia (1994)
At first Ralph starts waking up earlier. And earlier. Then the hallucinations start...
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Dolores Claiborne (1993)
Dolores Claiborne has a story to tell. But it is not quite what the police had expected.
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Needful Things (1991)
There was a new shop in town. Run by a stranger. Needful Things, the sign said.
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The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands (1991)
Roland Deschain is moving ever closer to the Dark Tower which haunts his dreams and nightmares.
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Four Past Midnight (1990)
Four heart-stopping accounts of that moment when the familiar world fractures beyond sense.
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The Tommyknockers (1987)
Returning to his town Jim Gardener finds that everything is familiar. But everything has changed.
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