The writer-director Mike Flanagan has become the most trusted steward of the author Stephen King’s work. Now they revisit “Carrie,” the story that made King a star.

Flanagan’s eight-episode TV adaptation of King’s debut novel is a modern take in which Carrie’s bullying comes largely through social media, and the horrors include school shooter drills. “Carrie” is closer in spirit to Flanagan’s inventive TV updates of literary horror classics like “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

“I have right of disapproval over everything,” King said. “And basically I don’t use it, because I trust Mike completely. He is the King whisperer.” 

Read the article at The New York Times

Tune into a special conversation featuring Stephen King with award-winning actor and audiobook narrator Patton Oswalt as they discuss OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE! From the epic conclusion of the Talisman trilogy to Patton's experience bringing this unforgettable story to life in the audiobook edition, this is a fascinating discussion you won't want to miss.
 
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Hosted by independent bookstore Books Are Magic, Stephen will be joined on stage for a conversation with bestselling author Emma Straub.

Update 9/24/26 1:27pm EDT: All tickets are sold out.
Update 9/24/26 12:58pm EDT: Book bundle tickets are sold out.

Other Worlds Than These marks the epic conclusion to the fantasy saga Stephen co-authored with Emma's father, the late Peter Straub, which began with The Talisman and continued with Black House. The new installment not only wraps up the trilogy but also promises to finalize the fate of the worlds within The Dark Tower universe. While deeply tied to Stephen’s classic lore, the finale is also being heralded as a magnificent stand-alone novel ready to captivate both new fans and Constant Readers.

A limited number of signed books will be available via Signed Book Bundle tickets. Additional unsigned copies of Other Worlds Than These will be available for purchase on-site. First edition printings are not guaranteed, and attendees should note that there will not be a live signing line following the talk.

Event Details

    When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM (EST)

    Where: St. Ann’s Church (157 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201)

    Online: A free livestream of the conversation will be available on YouTube.

Ticketing

    General Admission: $10 (plus tax)

    Signed Book Bundle: $41 (plus tax)

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For ticketing questions or to request accessibility accommodations, attendees are encouraged to reach out to the bookstore directly at eventhelp@booksaremagic.net.

A special voice joins the audiobook of OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE! Stephen King himself reads the Afterword to this epic conclusion to the Talisman trilogy, narrated by award-winning actor Patton Oswalt: Hear an excerpt now.

Return to the Territories and experience the trilogy's final chapter on October 6th.

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Can you believe it has been 40 years since the Losers' Club first banded together to face the terror lurking beneath Derry?

To celebrate four decades of nightmares and red balloons, publishers on both sides of the pond are releasing gorgeous 40th-anniversary editions of Stephen King’s iconic horror masterpiece. Whether you are a lifelong constant reader or preparing to face Pennywise for the very first time, these ultimate collector's items are a must-have for your bookshelf.

Here is everything you need to know to secure your copy.

US Special Edition (Scribner)

Scribner is bringing the scares stateside with a massive, beautifully crafted 40th-anniversary hardcover edition. Clocking in at 1,168 pages, this definitive release is packed with exclusive extras.

Features include:

  • Stunning new cover art

  • Beautifully stained edges

  • Exclusive bonus content and extras

Order the US Special Edition Here

UK Special Edition (Hodder & Stoughton)

For fans in the UK, Hodder & Stoughton is releasing a brilliant 1,088-page hardcover edition arriving just in time for the anniversary.

Features include:

  • Elegant design featuring two foils stamped directly onto wibalin-cloth

  • Release Date: September 3, 2026

Pre-Order the UK Special Edition Here

UK Deluxe Limited Edition (Hodder & Stoughton)

For the ultimate collector, Hodder & Stoughton is also releasing a highly exclusive deluxe limited edition. Restricted to just 1,010 hand-numbered copies, this luxurious set is packed with premium design touches and exclusive content from the creators of Stranger Things.

Features include:

  • An all-new introduction from The Duffer Brothers

  • A protective slipcase to keep your book pristine for years to come

  • Luxurious four-colour endpapers, head and tail bands, and a ribbon marker

  • Custom sprayed edges featuring the infamous Pennywise himself

Release Date: Publishing and shipping on November 26, 2026.

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Shipping Note for the Limited Edition: Please be aware that this specific limited edition is not available for shipping to the United States, Canada, the Philippines, or US territories (including Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, US Minor Outlying Islands, and the US Virgin Islands), as well as the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.

OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE features 38 exclusive black-and-white illustrations by the incredibly talented Gabriel Rodríguez, whom King fans will immediately remember from his gorgeous contributions to FAIRY TALE. Check out three of the illustrations below, and click to enlarge.

Showrunner Mike Flanagan sets up his modern-day reimagining: “The only way to approach it was to build something new out of the ingredients of Carrie.”

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Premiering on YouTube on Thursday, June 18th at 4pm EDT: Stephen King reads not one, but two, excerpts from his new novel, Other Worlds Than These, the epic conclusion to The Talisman Trilogy, his #1 New York Times bestselling collaboration with Peter Straub.

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“I was holding myself together, but just barely. In time, maybe I’d be able to convince myself that never happened.”

Read “Dinah’s Hat,” a new short story by Stephen King in The Atlantic