I am making this list for one reason: I LOVE STEPHEN KING. There is no other way to put it. And so here are my top 10 favorite Stephen King books.
10. "Rage" (1977)
Probably King’s darkest and most disturbing book ever, "Rage" tells a terrifying story of a twisted teenager. I won't say more, but this book is even more relevant today than it was in 1977.
There is no movie. Watch the "Elephant" if you want something good on the theme.
9. "Apt Pupil" (1982)
Also a book about a twisted teenager, "Apt Pupil" examines how hobbies turn into obsessions. Hobbies like the history of Nazism.
There is a nice movie, but it is much more child-friendly than the book.
8. "On Writing" (2000)
A book about... writing! A must-have for anyone who is fascinated with writing from one of the best-selling authors of our age.
There is no movie.
7. "Misery" (1978)
A book about an obsessive fan and a writer who falls into that fan’s hands.
There is an impossibly good movie! Watch it because... Kathy Bates.
6. "Carrie" (1974)
A book about a twisted teenager... I am starting to notice a pattern here. Does Stephen King have any other books about twisted kids? "Mr. Mercedes," "Under the Dome," "Firestarter," "Christine…" Hmmmm. Well, Carrie can move things with her mind, which is kind of cool.
There are two movies. Both are arguably good (I like the second one more, but don't tell anyone).
5. "Needful Things" (1991)
What would happen if the Devil himself came to town? Read and find out.
There is a movie - do not watch it.
4. "Duma Key"
The first Stephen King novel I ever read -- it will always have a special place in my heart (in Atlantis). It's about art.
There is no movie. I think...
3. "Under the Dome" (2008)
A small town in Maine? Check. A twisted teenager? Check. Military personal lying to civilians? Check. Kids? Check. Breaking Bad? Check.
There is a series... the book is just so much better.
2. "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" (1982)
This story is too short to be missed. It will take you an hour to read.
There is a movie. You have seen it. If you haven't... well, welcome to planet Earth, I hope you like it here.
1. "11/22/63"
It's all on the cover - the JFK assassination. But what if it did not happen?
Series coming out with... James Franco? I'll see it.
Yes, "The Green Mile" is not here, because I don't like the book as much as these above. But the movie is great!
Yes, "The Shining" is not here, because I don't like the book as much as these above. But the movie is great!
Yes, "Dolores Claiborne" is not here, because I don't like the book as much as these above. But the movie is great!
"It" just did not make the cut, but is also a great book.
"The Dark Tower" deserves its own list.
