New reader looking for advice

[Brian D]

hello to all,

Its sad but true, been around for many years but only recently discovered how much I enjoy reading SK. I've read and really liked Revival, Duma Key, Bag of Bones and Hearts in Atlantis. There are so many SK choices so based on the four I've read does anyone have a suggestion for my next read? Many thanks...

 

[Moderator]

Welcome to the Board! Better late than never.

 

[Walter Oobleck]

StephenKing.com - Desperation

too, at the library, you could print out a list and i think you could arrange the list how you'd like, published date, maybe alphabetical...could read them that way, go down the list. or just read them as you find them, library, bookstore, back alley, whatever works.

 

[Bev Vincent]

hello to all,

Its sad but true, been around for many years but only recently discovered how much I enjoy reading SK. I've read and really liked Revival, Duma Key, Bag of Bones and Hearts in Atlantis. There are so many SK choices so based on the four I've read does anyone have a suggestion for my next read? Many thanks...

Lisey's Story makes a good companion to Bag of Bones.

 

[Spideyman]

I'll second Lisey's Story. Add Joyland, Talisman, 11/22/63, (Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, End of Watch- a trilogy).

 

[GNTLGNT]

...if his name is on it, it's a good read....kind of a word salad bar......

 

[mal]

Go back to the beginning, start there, continue chronologically, you'll like 'em all. Welcome!

 

[mjs9153]

I would agree with mal,start with the early ones,and once you get into the shining,the stand,salem's lot,you will be well and truly hooked..and much goodness to follow..

 

[HollyGolightly]

Welcome! That's a hard question to answer. I started with The Stand, then It, then Pet Semetary. After that I can't remember - just whatever I could find at the bookstore/library next. I think starting with the SK classics might be best because you'll find the surprise of characters/towns/etc. interwoven into some of the later novels. We call them Easter Eggs and they're thrilling to find. Like you know the secret password to get in the club. And the Dark Tower series is always good. But it has Easter Eggs, so my advice is to go further back: Carrie, The Shining, 'Salems Lot.

Oh - look up there! Some have already said this same thing. Well, there you have it.

Welcome and enjoy your stay!

 

[HollyGolightly]

StephenKing.com - Desperation

too, at the library, you could print out a list and i think you could arrange the list how you'd like, published date, maybe alphabetical...could read them that way, go down the list. or just read them as you find them, library, bookstore, back alley, whatever works.

I still haven't read Desperation or The Regulators. I have them. Maybe after the new year I'll get on this. Just in case someone hasn't seen this, here it is again:

I think this is just fabulously cool.

 

[Brian D]

A big Thank you to all of you, this is a great "community"! I have been borrowing SK books from a neighbor and giving no consideration to chronological order but that makes total sense. I did just finish The Bazaar of Bad Dreams and thought I noticed some of those "Easter eggs" you mention.

Thanks again and much appreciation to all who replied!

 

[king family fan]

 

[Steffen]

hello to all,

Its sad but true, been around for many years but only recently discovered how much I enjoy reading SK. I've read and really liked Revival, Duma Key, Bag of Bones and Hearts in Atlantis. There are so many SK choices so based on the four I've read does anyone have a suggestion for my next read? Many thanks...

Welcome to the board. I'll give you the same advice I do others who want to get into King's work:

If you're in the mood for straight-up horror, go with his 70s - 80s output. Required reading: Salem's Lot, The Stand, Pet Sematary, IT, The Dark Half.

If you want his more "mature" work that came later on in his career, check out his post-90s stuff. Required reading: The Green Mile, Four Past Midnight, Blaze, Full Dark No Stars, 11/22/63, Joyland, The Bill Hodges Trilogy.

Mandatory reading: The Dark Tower series (8 books), The Shining (& Doctor Sleep), The Talisman (Black House is the follow-up), and I would also include various collections: Night Shift, Skeleton Crew, Misery, The Bachman Books collection.

 

[do1you9love?]

Welcome to the Board! Enjoy your journey as you find "new-to-you" SK to read.

 

[GNTLGNT]

Welcome to the board. I'll give you the same advice I do others who want to get into King's work:

If you're in the mood for straight-up horror, go with his 70s - 80s output. Required reading: Salem's Lot, The Stand, Pet Sematary, IT, The Dark Half.

If you want his more "mature" work that came later on in his career, check out his post-90s stuff. Required reading: The Green Mile, Four Past Midnight, Blaze, Full Dark No Stars, 11/22/63, Joyland, The Bill Hodges Trilogy.

Mandatory reading: The Dark Tower series (8 books), The Shining (& Doctor Sleep), The Talisman (Black House is the follow-up), and I would also include various collections: Night Shift, Skeleton Crew, Misery, The Bachman Books collection.

 

[MarkS73]

Go back to the beginning, start there, continue chronologically, you'll like 'em all. Welcome!

This. I've been reading his entire oevre chronologically since Carrie (the first) for the past three years and it's a lot of fun. I'm now at Mr. Mercedes, so almost finished. I'm actually tempted to start all over again once i'm finished...

 

[ServantThirteen]

Carrie and Mr Mercedes. Or some of his collections like Full Dark, No Stars.......excellent!

 

[Brian D]

I've decided to start at the beginning...I'm starting with Carrie and then she'll take me onto Salem's Lot...really looking forward to the trip!

 

[Dana Jean]

Welcome!

 

[GNTLGNT]

I've decided to start at the beginning...I'm starting with Carrie and then she'll take me onto Salem's Lot...really looking forward to the trip!

....'allo Guvanah!.....