Stephen King
5 series 109 books in order 87 standalone books
1 award & honors
Stephen Edwin King, born on September 21, 1947, is an American author known for his work in the genres of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy. He has written 63 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books. King has also authored approximately 200 short stories, many of which have been collected in book form. His works have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. King has received numerous awards, including Bram Stoker Awards, World Fantasy Awards, and British Fantasy Society Awards. He was awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2003 and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2004. In 2007, he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and in 2015, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts by the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts. He is often referred to as the "King of Horror," a nod to his name and his prominent place in popular culture.
- Born
- 1947
- Known for
- The Dark Tower, Holly Gibney, The Green Mile, The Talisman
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Stephen King
The Gunslinger is a dark-fantasy novel by American author Stephen King, serving as the first volume in the Dark Tower series. It was first published…
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1987 · Stephen King
The Drawing of the Three is a dark fantasy novel by Stephen King, published in 1987. It is the second book in the Dark Tower series and serves as a…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Stephen King
A 1991 novel by Stephen King. Roland is accompanied by two companions he brought from another universe: Eddie Dean, a former drug addict, and…
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Part IV of Stephen King's epic Dark Tower quest, published in 1997. Roland the Gunslinger and his followers must contend with a sentient monorail…
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The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla follows Roland and his ka-tet as they return to the Beam after escaping Blaine the insane Mono and avoiding…
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2004 · Stephen King
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah is a 2004 fantasy novel by Stephen King, part of his Dark Tower series. It is the sixth book in the series and…
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The Dark Tower VII is a 2004 novel by Stephen King. Roland's ka-tet is scattered across different times and places: Susannah-Mia has been carried to…
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Roland Deschain is sent by his father to investigate reports of a murderous shape shifter known as a "skin man." He takes charge of Bill Streeter, a…
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The Outsider is a 2018 horror novel by Stephen King. The violated corpse of an eleven-year-old boy is found in a town park, with eyewitnesses,…
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A 2020 collection of four novellas by Stephen King includes "If It Bleeds," a stand-alone sequel to The Outsider featuring Holly Gibney. The story…
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A 2023 novel by Stephen King. Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency for help locating her missing daughter Bonnie, and detective…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Stephen King
In the opening installment, elderly Paul Edgecombe begins recording his memories of 1932, when he ran the death row block at Cold Mountain…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Stephen King
Life on E Block continues as a remarkably clever mouse appears, charming the guards and the doomed men with its antics, eventually adopted by the…
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Paul, suffering terribly from his bladder infection, has a startling encounter with John Coffey, who reaches out through the bars with his huge…
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1996 · Stephen King
Delacroix's execution approaches, and the spiteful guard Percy, eager to prove himself at the controls of the electric chair, sets the stage for…
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Paul and his fellow guards undertake a risky, secret journey, smuggling John Coffey off the prison grounds in the dead of night in hope of a miracle.…
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The final serial installment brings the consequences of the night journey to a head, as truths about John Coffey's innocence and his extraordinary…
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Buy on Amazon1984 · Stephen King and Peter Straub
The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy novel written by American authors Stephen King and Peter Straub. It was nominated for the Locus and World Fantasy…
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Black House is a 2001 horror novel written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It is the sequel to The Talisman and is part of King's series of novels…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Stephen King, George R. R. Martin and Dan Simmons
DARK VISIONS is a horror anthology featuring three stories each from Stephen King, Dan Simmons, and George R.R. Martin. Stephen King contributes…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Stephen King written?
We list 109 books by Stephen King across 5 series, published between 1977–2024 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Stephen King's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Gunslinger.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Stephen King's books?
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Awards & honors
Joyland
- Edgar Award
Honors as recorded by the publisher for Stephen King’s books. Wording is the awarding body’s own — a nomination is listed as a nomination, never as a win.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.