Stephen King's most recommended books

We've asked 10,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Stephen King.

Chosen by 21 people

Books like On Writing

Chosen by 21 people

Books like The Shining

Chosen by 19 people

Books like The Stand

Chosen by 13 people

Books like 11/22/63

Chosen by 13 people

Books like It

Chosen by 12 people

Books like The Gunslinger

Chosen by 10 people

Books like Carrie

Chosen by 10 people

Books like Pet Sematary

Book lists with Stephen King's books

227 authors created a book list with a book by Stephen King as one of their picks.

• Time travel books that don’t fit the sci-fi mold
• Horror books in which the setting is another character
• Incorporating pop culture in unexpected ways
• Crime thriller series that aren’t afraid to explore darkness
• Books that will give you chills and thrills
• Horror masterpieces from a horror writer

Book lists connected to Stephen King's books

727 authors created a book list connected to Stephen King's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The impact and value of myths and stories
• The end of the world and being the last person on earth
• Fantasy that are the most uplifting
• Hard-to-categorize novels
• Kids who celebrate being themselves
• Romances in space opera

Genres connected to Stephen King's books

Topics connected to Stephen King's books