Ep 222: Stephen King Starter Kit Part II (What To Read + What To Skip)

This episode is ONLY book recommendations. The original Stephen King Starter Kit episode has more of the author's biography and why I think reading Stephen King matters. You do NOT need to listen to Part I to enjoy Part II.
LISTEN TO STEPHEN KING STARTER KIT Part I
In this episode I'm sharing my personal favorites, what I would recommend if you don't like scary/horror (because there are plenty to choose from!), what I recommend for teenagers, and which Stephen King books I would never recommend you start with (even though they're popular).
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MENTIONED in this episode:
My favorite Stephen King novels of all time:
IT
11/22/63
The Stand
Dolores Claiborne

If you don't like scary, maybe start with:
Carrie
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
The Institute
Billy Summers

If you're okay with scary books, you might start with:
The Shining (horror)
Misery (psychological thriller)

I wouldn't start with:
Pet Sematary
Fairy Tale

On my own Stephen King "To Read" list:
From a Buick 8
Lisey's Story

 
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