So What Do You Suggest I Read Next?

[oceantracks]

I've been "aware" of King forever of course, but when I think about it, I've probably seen more films of his stories than I have read his books.

In fact, until a few weeks ago, I had only read "The Shining" (and loved it). I finished 11/22/63 a couple weeks ago...(could be one of my all time favorite books now), and am about halfway through "Bag of Bones" (liking it much so far).

I know "The Stand" is a favorite, but I do recall starting to read it many years back and losing interest, so..other than that, what do you guys think would be the best "next read" for me? I've gotten so used to getting in bed at night with my iPad and reading King that it's going to be like quitting smoking if I don't have a follow up for this one

Thanks for your input!

Tom

[not_nadine]

Try the short stories. Night Shift.. And go on.. !

[oceantracks]

Ah sounds good, will check it out. I don't know if he always writes in first person, but I do like that style with him. He's funny and still can turn on a dime and get scary real fast

[Sundrop]

Check out the sub-categories this forum thread.....anything and everything that can be recommended is already there. Happy reading!

[bryantburnette]

Here's what I recommend:

http://thetruthinsidethelie.blogspot...rder_2128.html

It's gonna take you a while to read through all the books on that list, but you'll be a demonstrably better person once you've finished.

[mjs9153]

Here's what I recommend:

http://thetruthinsidethelie.blogspot...rder_2128.html

It's gonna take you a while to read through all the books on that list, but you'll be a demonstrably better person once you've finished.

Nice, Bryan..Tom, sounds like very good advice,envy you reading all this for the first time..tho gotta go back and read some over,of course you forget and miss things in earlier readings..enjoy the books and your time here!

[blunthead]

I always recommend The Dead Zone for beginners. sK himself recommends it for newcomers.

[GNTLGNT]

....nothing is a bad choice....just pick one and keep flexing yer eyeballs...

[The Nameless]

11/22/63 is one of my faves too. 1st person story telling is an exception to the rule though with Stephen.

Anyway, if you don't mind a biggie, read 'IT'. It is my favourite (and many many other sk fans) and it ties in a little bit with 11/22/63.

[Lily Sawyer]

Okay, so you started "many years back" on The Stand and didn't care for it. Pick it up again, because it's classic King and you're in a different headspace now than you were lo so many years ago. I think you'll fall in love with it and want to continue reading it. And make sure it's the unedited "anvil" edition!