Stephen King, help please?

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Number666livesaMrMIller · 20/05/2015 19:59

Ok, I'll admit I've never really read a Stephen King book. I've dallied with the usual 'it' and 'pet semetry' in my teens but nothing since.
Any particular recommendations? What order do I need to read things in?
I'm not a fan of short stories and love a good chunky novel to get my teeth into.
Thank you

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LittleTulip · 20/05/2015 20:16

Misery is my favourite.

Nightmares and Dreamscapes is a collection of short stories which might be a good start for you.

The Green Mile is another good one. I'm currently reading The Stand, it is epic but so well written.

I love stephen king!

gaggiagirl · 20/05/2015 20:12

22-11-63 because its one of my favourites.
Misery is a good read too.

6LittleOnes · 20/05/2015 20:11

Misery, cujo, needful things and the green mile are probably my favourites

Whiskwarrior · 20/05/2015 20:07

The Stand, brilliant, chunky creepy book, with fantastic characters and writing.

22/11/63 - time travel and attempting to prevent the assassination of JFK.

It - because it's awesome and keep-you-awake scary.

Insomnia - one of my personal favourites but never really mentioned much.

Would also highly recommend the Dark Tower series. Start with The Gunslinger.

I love his short stories and novellas. He's my favourite writer (started when I was 14 - I'm a 'constant reader') and I re-read his books all the time.

fairgame · 20/05/2015 20:06

My favourites are blaze, full dark no stars and under the dome.
Fulk dark is book of short stories so under the dome is your best bet for a chunky read.

Norland · 20/05/2015 20:04

IT, really good place to start. stephenking.com/library/novel/it.html

If you like it, then you could try The Dark Tower series:

stephenking.com/library/novel/dark_tower_the_gunslinger_the.html

stephenking.com/library/novel/index_old-new.html for all his books + synopsis.

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