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 Tommyknockers (1987)
Returning to his town Jim Gardener finds that everything is familiar. But everything has changed.
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Misery (1987)
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
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The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three (1987)
Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger, encounters three doors which open to 1980s America.
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The Eyes of the Dragon (1987)
A captivating tale of heroic adventure, of dragons and princes, of mysterious mice and men.
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It (1986)
It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is rea...
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The Bachman Books (1985)
Brought together in one volume, three spellbinding stories of future shock and suspense.
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Skeleton Crew (1985)
In this bumper collection, King takes the unsuspecting reader on a fantastic journey through the dark shado...
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Pet Sematary (1984)
A perennial classic from Stephen King, regarded as one of the most terrifying novels ever written.
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Christine (1983)
The story of a lover’s triangle – Arnie Cunningham, Leigh Cabot and a 1958 Plymouth Fury called Christi...
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Different Seasons (1982)
Journey into the far reaches of horror, heartache and hope in this collection of four novellas.
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The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger (1982)
The first novel in King's epic fantasy masterpiece.
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