I've been meaning to start reading him for a while but never got around to it, which book is recommended to begin with?
Never read a King book, what should I start with?
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Welcome to the Board! (That's not a book title but thought I should say that first. 
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Do you have any special interest or genre that appeals to you? Stephen isn't just about horror so there are a lot of directions this could go in if you have a preference.
)Do you have any special interest or genre that appeals to you? Stephen isn't just about horror so there are a lot of directions this could go in if you have a preference.
Moderator - might be opening a can of worms, but is there is list of SK books classified according to genre? Often though that might help a newcomer to chose a specific book to their liking.Welcome to the Board! (That's not a book title but thought I should say that first.
Do you have any special interest or genre that appeals to you? Stephen isn't just about horror so there are a lot of directions this could go in if you have a preference.
It's not something we've ever done here but there might be one out there somewhere on the 'net.
Welcome to the SKMB! I always recommend The Dead Zone as the starter for those who don't have a personal reason to start somewhere else. I myself started with The Shining because I'd always had questions about the movie.
Maybe this will be helpful...
11 Essential Stephen King Books
Maybe this will be helpful...
11 Essential Stephen King Books
Thank you all, I'm particularly interested in the horror genre.
Welcome to the board. I always recommend "Carrie" as a good starting point. Basically, start at the beginning.
The Shining! This Shining! Forget everything you might know about the movie.
My first was Salems' Lot (another great starter) then the Shining.
Welcome to the boards.
My first was Salems' Lot (another great starter) then the Shining.
Welcome to the boards.
Salem's Lot is a good read if you like horror. Trust me, it will scare you. Welcome.
Carrie
'Salem's Lot
The Dead Zone
The Shining
That'll gotcha going.
'Salem's Lot
The Dead Zone
The Shining
That'll gotcha going.
Hello, I'm rather new here, but a fan for a long time. I started reading Stephen King's work ( in its original language) about 20 odd years ago and the first book was the short stories collection, 'Night shift'. I never forget 'Graveyard Shift', creepy and atmospheric. A real good introduction to the Master, with bags of atmosphere.
If you're a psychological horror fan, you could do worse than to start with something pretty dark, like the collection of novellas Full Dark No Stars. If you like your horror more visceral, then might I recommend Pet Sematary or Cell?
I almost recommended Pet Sematary but wondered, due to many members' response to it, whether that one would be the best starter idea.
Welcome. Try Different Seasons. Let us know what you think.
The short stories are all really great. Also, you can use the Library part of the situate help you decide...
StephenKing.com - The Library
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Welcome to the SKMB, Andy! 
I don't think you'll be disappointed whichever SK book you choose to read.
I don't think you'll be disappointed whichever SK book you choose to read.
Welcome. I always recommend Carrie. A fast read, and it helped get Stephen King's fright train going.
