What are the best books of Stephen King?

Stephen King is a literary icon, a status he's achieved by a) defining a genre; b) writing brilliantly; and c) being prolific. read more

In our recent interview with Stephen King, we asked the author to name the best book he ever wrote. Without a moment's hesitation he went with Lisey's Story, a 2006 novel about a woman coping with the death of her husband, who happened to be a best-selling author. read more

In this way, King’s books transcend genre and appeal to all lovers of the written word. So forget what you’ve seen in the movies—whether you’re new to Stephen King’s oeuvre, or you’re working on indoctrinating a friend, reading the following 10 books is nonnegotiable. read more