Sep 16, 2025

8 books by Stephen King you need to read right now

Aanya Mehta

Carrie

King’s first published novel, a haunting tale of a bullied girl discovering her telekinetic powers.

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The Shining

A classic horror about a haunted hotel, isolation, and supernatural terror. Often regarded as King’s most iconic work.

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Doctor Sleep

The sequel to The Shining, it follows Danny Torrance as an adult dealing with his traumatic past, psychic powers, and a new terrifying threat.

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It

A story of childhood fears coming back to haunt adulthood, featuring the terrifying clown Pennywise.

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Misery

A psychological thriller about an obsessed fan and a captive author, tension and terror in every chapter.

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Pet Sematary

Explores grief, loss, and the terrifying consequences of trying to bring the dead back to life.

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Salem's Lot

A vampire story set in a small town, combining horror with a chilling exploration of evil in everyday life.

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The Dark Tower-The Gunslinger

The start of King’s epic fantasy horror series blending Western, fantasy, and dark fiction elements.

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