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Every book Stephen King recommended on podcasts
Stephen King appeared on The Book Review to discuss his prolific career as a master of suspense, as well as the classic mystery novels that left a lasting mark on his development as a writer. As evident from the podcast, King maintains a profound appreciation for tightly constructed plots and shocking narrative twists. He expressed immense admiration for the works of Agatha Christie, recalling how he was utterly gob smacked by the ingenious conclusions of both The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and And Then There Were None. King also voiced a deep fondness for Patricia Highsmith's bibliography, noting a stylistic affinity between her work and his own, specifically highlighting The Talented Mr. Ripley. Turning to his own extensive body of work, King reflected on the organic and sometimes chaotic nature of his writing process. He discussed the unplanned evolution of his Bill Hodges detective series, which spans Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch. Additionally, he humorously recalled the structural challenges he faced while managing the massive cast of characters in his landmark epic novel The Stand. Through these reflections, King offered a fascinating look into both the mechanics of his own storytelling and the classic thrillers that inspired him.
Books recommended by Stephen King
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And Then There Were None
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie is a masterclass in suspense and widely regarded as one of the greatest murder mystery novels ever written, following ten strangers lured to a remote island who are systematically killed off.
Discussed“I was God smacked by the end of and and then there were none”
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End of Watch
End of Watch is a gripping crime thriller by Stephen King that concludes his acclaimed detective trilogy centered around retired police detective Bill Hodges.
Discussed“and so in the other books in the trilogy I had no idea that this was going to be a Trilogy to begin with there's Mr Mercedes there's Finders Keepers and there's End of Watch”
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Finders Keepers
Discussed“and so in the other books in the trilogy I had no idea that this was going to be a Trilogy to begin with there's Mr Mercedes there's Finders Keepers and there's End of Watch”
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Discussed“I love the books uh I was Gob smack by the end of the murder of Roger akroy”
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The Stand
The Stand by Stephen King is an epic post-apocalyptic horror novel that chronicles the devastation of human civilization by a weaponized influenza strain and the subsequent battle between survivors aligned with forces of good and evil.
Discussed“I can remember in the stand I thought to myself I have too many characters doing too many things what am I going to do about that”
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The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Talented Mr.
Discussed“I think that it helps to have written books that are like The Talented Mr Ripley I loved everything Patricia heith did”
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Books Stephen King wrote
- The Stand
- It
- On Writing
- The Shining
- Pet Sematary
- 'Salem's Lot
- Rita Hayworth and Shawshank redemption
- Shawshank Redemption
- 11/22/63
- Cujo
- Carrie
- Works (Carrie / Night Shift / 'Salem's Lot / Shining)
- The Tommyknockers
- Christine
- Misery
- The Dark Half
- The Dead Zone
- The Mist
- Dreamcatcher
- Insomnia
- Rage
- The Green Mile
- The Gunslinger
- The Running Man
- The Outsider
- Different Seasons
- Dolores Claiborne
- Danse Macabre
- Doctor Sleep
- End of Watch
- Gerald's Game
- Night Shift
- Rose Madder
- The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
- Apt Pupil
- Bag of Bones
- Charlie the Choo-Choo
- Drunken Fireworks
- Duma Key
- Fairy Tale
- Finders Keepers
- From a Buick 8
- Full Dark, No Stars
- Holly
- If It Bleeds
- Mr. Mercedes
- Needful Things
- Novels (Black House / Talisman)
- Other Worlds Than These
- Revival
- Roadwork
- Skeleton Crew
- Stephen King Goes to the Movies
- The Bachman Books (Long Walk / Rage / Roadwork / Running Man)
- The Body
- The Breathing Method
- The Colorado Kid
- The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
- The Institute
- The Long Walk
- The Talisman
- The Vampire Archives
- The dark tower
- Thinner
- Thinner
- You Like It Darker
- 'Salem’s Lot
- Cell
- Children of the Corn
- Desperation
- Firestarter
- Hearts in Atlantis
- Lisey's Story
- Other Worlds Than These
- Short Stories (Lawnmower Man / Ledge / Mangler / Quitters, Inc. / Sometimes They Come Back)
- The Drawing of the Three
- The Life of Chuck
- The Monkey
- The Regulators
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talking to Stephen King and September Books to Check Out | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 6 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and some of that is in 112263 as well well where there are real life people involved in the story”
“I can only think of Deliverance by James Dicky where he's got some of that sense”