Stephen King's most recommended books

We've asked 13,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Stephen King.

Chosen by 32 people

Books like The Shining

Chosen by 27 people

Books like On Writing

Chosen by 27 people

Books like The Stand

Chosen by 23 people

Books like Fairy Tale

Chosen by 21 people

Books like It

Chosen by 20 people

Books like 11/22/63

Chosen by 18 people

Books like 'Salem's Lot

Chosen by 17 people

Books like Pet Sematary

Book lists with Stephen King's books

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

• Anthony Lee Head's favorite vampire books where the vampire is not the romantic lead
• Tommy Bayless' favorite books that will make you see the world through someone else’s eyes
• Constance Hays Matsumoto's favorite books about writing fiction
• Oliver Douglas' favorite horror stories for character-focused readers
• Khristin Wierman's favorite edgy novels that speak difficult truths and still leave you feeling optimistic
• The best books for mystery fans experiencing “genre burnout”

Book lists connected to Stephen King's books

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

• The best books about the end of the world and being the last person on earth
• The best fantasy books that are the most uplifting
• The best hard-to-categorize novels
• The best books for kids who celebrate being, and believing in, themselves
• The best books with romances in space opera
• The best books to make you forget (temporarily) you’re depressed

Genres connected to Stephen King's books

Topics connected to Stephen King's books