14 Best Stephen King Books to Read in 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the 14 Best Stephen King Books
On this list:
14 Carrie by Stephen King
Carrie is King’s debut novel and a classic pick. A tale of a bullied girl with telekinesis, it’s horrifying and powerful.
13 The Shining by Stephen King
This book is a must-read! A haunted hotel, a boy with psychic abilities, and a dad losing his grip. It’s scary good.
12 It by Stephen King
Clowns are scary enough, but Pennywise takes it up a notch. This epic novel has kids dealing with a terrible evil.
11 Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Sometimes dead is better, and this novel proves it. Family moves to a new home, and creepy things happen involving a cemetery.
10 Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
Vampires in a small town? Yes, please! This book is gripping and filled with chills. King nailed the vampire genre.
9 Misery by Stephen King
A writer held captive by an obsessed fan. Scary and realistic, this one kept us up at night. Misery loves company.
8 The Stand by Stephen King
An epic battle between good and evil after a plague wipes out most of humanity. This is an intense and deep read.
7 The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger by Stephen King
The start of an epic series. A mysterious gunslinger in a strange world. This book is unique and highly imaginative.
6 11/22/63 by Stephen King
Time travel to prevent JFK’s assassination? Yes, and it’s thrilling! This blend of history and sci-fi is a page-turner.
5 Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
A sequel to The Shining. Follow Danny Torrance as an adult dealing with his past and new psychic threats.
4 Under the Dome by Stephen King
A town is trapped under a mysterious dome. King’s storytelling shines as tensions rise and secrets come out.
3 The Green Mile by Stephen King
Set in a death row cellblock, this novel is a moving and powerful tale with a touch of the supernatural.
2 The Dead Zone by Stephen King
A man wakes up from a coma with psychic powers. This one mixes horror with political intrigue and suspense.
