Fans of Stephen King

11/19/2024

NEW FROM STEPHEN KING!

The novel will feature returning characters, including Holly Gibney and gospel singer Sista Bessie. via Entertainment Weekly

Stephen King will release a new book, titled 'Never Flinch,' next May. Entertainment Weekly shares the first exclusive excerpt.

11/11/2024

Master storyteller and bestselling author Stephen King burst onto the literary scene in 1974 with the publication of the spine-chilling novel Carrie. Come see actors and admirers pay tribute to the legendary author with readings from his sensational short fiction––and an excerpt from the book that launched an extraordinary writing career. Hosted by Colson Whitehead (Harlem Shuffle), with performances by Carrie C**n (The Gilded Age), John Benjamin Hickey ('Salem's Lot), David Morse (The Green Mile), and Heather Alicia Simms (Luke Cage) at the Symphony Space.

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10/18/2024

In celebration of New York Comic Con, and the season of scary, Vintage Books & Anchor Books partnered with Out of Print to bring you the ultimate Stephen King Bundle. Enter for a chance to win and let us know your next Stephen King read in the comments below:
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10/01/2024

It's almost here!

The film arrives on Max October 3.

09/12/2024

'Salem's Lot by Stephen King trailer has arrived!

09/11/2024

"In EW's exclusive clip from 'Salem's Lot, Ben and Susan join Alfre Woodard as Dr. Cody, who first fears the spread of a blood illness; Jordan Preston Carter as school kid horror expert Mark Petrie; and John Benjamin Hickey as local priest Father Callahan as they investigate the Straker's mansion to find. . . ." via Entertainment Weekly

'Salem's Lot stars Lewis Pullman and Makenzie Leigh open up exclusively to EW about changes from the book and the pressures of adapting Stephen King. See a clip of them in action.

08/21/2024

"Salem’s Lot Lives! Inside the Retro Retelling of Stephen King’s Vampire Story

Director Gary Dauberman, writer of It, explains how he made a ’70s-infused midnight movie out of the small-town saga." via Vanity Fair

Director Gary Dauberman, writer of It, explains how he made a ’70s-infused midnight movie out of the small-town saga.

08/13/2024

How The Stand by Stephen King inspired Donal Ryan via The Guardian

"The Stand describes a world laid waste by a weaponised super-flu virus nicknamed “Captain Trips” that has escaped from a biolab. As the ragged remnants of humanity are guided by their dreams towards the formation of two groups of mysteriously immune survivors, a familiar binary appears: Mother Abigail’s followers are Good; followers of Randall Flagg, 'The Walkin’ Dude are Evil."

From a children’s classic to a novel of forbidden love, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Kaliane Bradley, Donal Ryan and more recall their formative reading experiences

04/05/2024

We heard from more than 1,200 of you in just a few days. Many of you told us that Stephen King helped you become readers. Stephanie Larson of Cleveland, Ohio, wrote "no matter where I am — from an academic conference to a busy bus — I'm likely to find a fellow 'Constant Reader' whose reading life, like mine, has been transformed for the better by King."

via NPR

King's first novel, Carrie, turns 50 on Friday, and in honor of her birthday we asked you to share your favorite Stephen King story. More than 1,000 replies poured in in just a few days.

04/05/2024

Can you believe it's been 50 years since Stephen King's CARRIE hit bookshelves? 🎉 To commemorate the horror classic we have an updated edition with a new introduction from Margaret Atwood.

Here's to the power of words and the unforgettable characters that live on!

03/28/2024

"As “Carrie” turns 50, George R.R. Martin, Sissy Spacek, Tom Hanks, the Archbishop of Canterbury and others recall the powerful impact the writer’s work has had on their lives." via The New York Times

As “Carrie” turns 50, George R.R. Martin, Sissy Spacek, Tom Hanks, the Archbishop of Canterbury and others recall the powerful impact the writer’s work has had on their lives.

03/27/2024

"Even if you have never read the book, Carrie, you might recognize the blood bath prom scene from the movie. Published 50 years ago this spring, Carrie was the first novel by Stephen King. Fame, films and devoted fans were quick to follow." via NPR

In 1974, Stephen King published his first book, "Carrie". But 50 years on, critics still debate if his work deserves a place in the literary canon.

03/26/2024

"Carrie was published in 1974. Margaret Atwood explains its enduring appeal." via The New York Times

“Carrie” was published in 1974. Margaret Atwood explains its enduring appeal.

03/14/2024

What an honor to see The Stand by Stephen King, stand strong on this incredible list of America's greatest novels. via The Atlantic

This list includes 45 debut novels, nine winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and three children’s books. Twelve were published before the introduction of the mass-market paperback to America, and 24 after the release of the Kindle. At least 60 have been banned by schools or libraries. Together, they represent the best of what novels can do: challenge us, delight us, pull us in and then release us, a little smarter and a little more alive than we were before. You have to read them.

136 books that made America think

10/16/2023

"In addition to cementing the author as the reigning king of horror thrillers, The Shining is renowned for its nuanced exploration of addiction, family dynamics, and psychological trauma." TIME

Here’s why it made the list

06/09/2023

"Don’t be surprised if the darkness ends up striking back."

The Boogeyman represents a planting of the flag for director Rob Savage.

01/30/2023

The Boogeyman adaptation of The Night Shift is near 😱

From the mind of Stephen King, see only in theaters June 2. 🫣20th Century Studios and 21 Laps present “The Boogeyman,” a horror-thriller from ...