Stephen King Recommendations| Jes Reads Books

[@makesomebacon]

I just finished my first ever stephen king book "the long walk". I might be depressed for a year. GREAT BOOK. Going on my favorites list.

[@lkjhfgb5366]

Oh I LOVED Duma Key. The atmosphere is just perfect

[@ConnorOBrien]

Under the Dome was the first Stephen King book that I read, and I loved it. It was so engrossing and unlike things I had read before at the time. Even though it's over a thousand pages, I read it so quickly. I need to pick up some other ones that you suggested. I think I'll pick up my copy of Different Seasons soon.

[@billcbren]

As a young kid, I read every Stephen King book that came out. My favorite remains The Dead Zone. Very moving.

[@scottbryant6220]

Love the mandolin music!!

[@daveedmunds1109]

Apt pupil is fantastic!

[@jgbio328]

Nice rap.

[@benedington3024]

The Dark Half was a little hard for me to grasp the first go around, but when I reread it a couple years ago, I really enjoyed it.

[@pixelatedDream]

New subscriber! I love this video! I just bought a lot of new Stephen King books from a library book sale so I'm looking forward to diving into them!

[@johnbrick2681]

Duma key was one of my favorite books as well. Loved the setting and characters so much

[@MichelleReedBookHangovers]

Yes!!!! Duma Key is my favorite! And it's sooo underrated!!! I absolutely love the friendship between Edgar and Wireman! So GOOD!! Great! Fantastic recommendations! This video was Aces!!! 🤘💕

[@JesReadsBooks]

Thank you!

[@josepablo4360]

Cool vid , I like how the hardcovers look when they are together ! nice collection the one you have :D .

[@YaniqueSGillana]

You definitely had some of my faves on this list. Different Seasons is a must read for sure! I also loved Needful Things. BTW Some of his books take place in Derry, but not the majority. Some books like The Tommyknockers, Desperation, Salem's Lot, and Under the Dome (which you mentioned) do not take place in Derry at all. King invented a bunch of fictional towns that are all located in Maine and are often referenced throughout his works. I know there's a thing with writers choosing settings that they know and presenting something authentic, but just like you, I love when he chooses a completely different setting.

[@yellowcardman84]

Looove Duma Key! I used to read SK from the library as a kid. Duma Key is one of the first SK books I bought and read as an ‘adult’ when I rediscovered him.

[@nonfictionfeminist]

I loved Needful Things! I thought the ending wasn't the best though

[@lawrencestalbow-best2317]

I've just finished 'Under The Dome', and it firmly takes its place at the top of my King list - utterly incredible! Thank you for remining me that 'Duma Key' exists, I need to dive into that one :D

[@bugs1729]

Of all the Stephen King fan appreciation videos I have watched yours is the best. I am thinking it is time to reread some of his older books. I loved The Stand, but I read it more than 20 years ago :)

[@matthewmedley8532]

Great collection. Especially like under the dome. It’s in my king top 10.

[@theresed3639]

So happy to see reviews about under rated SK books!Ive been wanting to start reading him and wanted to start with The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. Have you read it?

[@raywhite7179]

Oh, I love Duma Key too. I reread it once a year, at least. I love all those books. His short stories are great too. Christine and It are the only two King novels that I would've added (save his short story collections.)

[@halleys.library]

I actually own Duma Key because I pick up any Stephen King book I see at the thrift store, which is where I found it, but I literally knew nothing about it. Your little synopsis of it here really intrigued me, especially since you have read the majority of his books and that one is one of your favorites. I may I have to pick it up sometime soon 🤔

[@letsgetfictional4711]

This video is a gift, THANK YOU!

[@JesReadsBooks]

Haha thank you!

[@naturalism1234567]

You read needful things in one day! I could never do that and enjoy it

[@JesReadsBooks]

Haha, I still really enjoyed it.

[@nsartin23]

Isn’t Derry exclusive to “it” I thought castle rock was the main stay for 4 books and referenced later but Main the state itself in general

[@BooksandLooks]

Mike LOVES the Shinning and Dr Sleep. I need to get on the Stephen King train. Sleeping Beauties in particular sounds so interesting!

[@JesReadsBooks]

There's definitely a SK Book out there for everyone! If Mike can't find you one you like let me know and I'll try!

[@sirbooksage]

I really do need to pick up Doctor Sleep. The Shining is my favorite of King's books so it's a must read for me.

[@JesReadsBooks]

It was so good. Vert different from the original, but worth the read.

[@doccreed658]

Small correction. In The Dark Half the person that comes to life is not a character but rather Thad Beaumont's pseudonym, George Stark. I'm sure that is what you meant, though. Great summaries and commentary. : )

[@RitOkaZ]

Some years ago I read the Dark Half and I didn't like it but I think it could have been the translation :/ Maybe I'll try it again in english! Right now I'm reading The Shining (also translated because my library only had that copy) and I'm really liking it! I've never heard of Needful Things but now I want to read it so badly!! Thank you for these recommendations! 😄

[@JesReadsBooks]

Absolutely! I hope you have more luck reading them in English instead of a translated version!

[@rickgreene3133]

Thank You fellow constant reader. Great video.

[@JesReadsBooks]

Thank you!

[@BlackCherryHeart]

Completely unrelated buuuuuuuuuut I love your glasses! They are so cute and very flattering on your face.

[@GBunnyG]

I loved Dr. Sleep so much. Like, it is legit one of my top 5 favorite King books. Also, I know you wouldn't catch this, but he does a teeny tiny easter egg of Joe Hill's book NOS4A2, and that made me so happy I squeaked. Since I was at a job where I could have earbuds and listen to audiobooks all day, I got stared at. No shame. I don't know how old I was when I read The Dark Half, probably 12'ish? I seem to have junior high era memories associated with it. I've been slowly working my way through old King via audiobook, and that one is high on my list. I bought Under the Dome on sale, but I think I sold it to my used book store. I need to check my shelves. It was just so huge and I didn't see myself picking it up. Maybe I'll try the audiobook version of that. I haven't read Duma Key, or read anything about it, but if you love it, I'll bump it up the list, as well.

[@TheArrangment]

Beautiful!

[@tristan7756]

Awesome video

[@toshomni9478]

Duma Key was amazing. Definitely one of the best novels he's ever written.

[@JesReadsBooks]

Isn’t it? Some people hate it and I just don’t get why 😅

[@divakarjai]

Straight away subscribed.. But what abt his famous ones..the stand? Salem's lot? I've read Salem's lot.. It was amazing as well..and expecting a spoiler free reviews on his best works. BTW nice tattoo's

[@davidlona7553]

AWESOME REVIEW

[@JesReadsBooks]

Thank you

[@davidlona7553]

@@JesReadsBooks I Was Wondering Do You Have Other Favorite Horror Authors?

[@Andreasloveofreading]

Hi. Love your channel! Just found it recently. Just finished It. Liked the characters but I thought it was way too drawn out. Loved the Mr Mercedes trilogy 👍🏻 gonna read The Shining next. And I'm with you. Real people freak me out WAY more than monsters 😂👍🏻

[@JesReadsBooks]

Welcome! I'm glad you made it over here! And yesss, real people doing stuff is way more scary and believable to me than a zombie or a monster. haha

[@Ketsy16]

Not trying to be rude, but I felt like you went so fast that at times I couldn’t really understand what you had said so I had to rewind.

[@JesReadsBooks]

Ketsyaris Bracetty this video is 6 months old. I don't speak this fast any more.

[@jamiestuart1026]

Just adjust the play speed to 0.75x if so

[@wynemacantrell145]

~I'm still wanting Stephen King's autograph so bad getting upset thinking I just missed him at Barnes and Noble in Norman,Oklahoma every year.~

[@davidlona7553]

Have You Read Books By Joe Hill?

[@nobakwaas5161]

joyland is king's best work yet.

[@bryanmartinez7063]

George Stark is not a character, he’s the pseudonym of Thad.

[@Maddie_-yh2ny]

What was the book you didn’t like

[@JesReadsBooks]

Lisey's Story! Although I may try to read it again.

[@BrandonSchildt]

Is needful things supernatural?

[@JesReadsBooks]

Semi! It's a lot more horror themed.

[@Friede1111]

your tattoos are SO COOL!

[@cameronricke9684]

I think my least favorite King books are Salems Lot. And The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

[@BlankRobby]

Cameron Ricke I agree on Salem’s lot but Tom Gordan is a great book

[@ChocolatMudBaby]

Cameron Ricke King considers Salem’s lot his best work.

[@hanak69]

Thx for sharing the video, but where you in a hurry, when filming this video? You talk pretty fast, :)

[@JesReadsBooks]

Kobe Hostyn no I just talk this fast 🙃

[@mastersyko7409]

TEGHEGSH THAT BMTH TATTOO IS SICK HOLY HECK

[@JesReadsBooks]

Master Syko it's actually the Flower of Life! It's been around a really long time. I don't listen to Bring me the Horizon 😉

[@mastersyko7409]

Jes Reads Books oh I just kinda presumed that it was😹 but it’s still pretty cool, I actually love all your tattoos, especially the colourful ones

[@BeautyMommysUnite]

You talk a little too fast. It's half to follow/understand you. That's my only critism.

[@JesReadsBooks]

Hilary Price I recommend captions! This is how fast I speak unfortunately 😊

[@seymourm6123]

Thank you for the recs but girl .. slow down. You’re talking hella fast - it’s almost too hard to understand you.

[@JesReadsBooks]

Christa M sorry! This is just how fast I talk! I suggest sub titles 😀