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).

JOIN STEPHEN KING SUMMER

FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE

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

SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!

CLICK HERE for episode show notes

FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram

FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook

JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group

SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes

JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon

BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine

BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices