Where To Start With Stephen King & The Multiverse | A Beginner's Guide | 2023 Update

Mike revisits one of the most frequently asked questions on the channel; where should I start with Stephen King?
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0:00 Introduction & Background
1:33 Categories
2:17 Scary Stories
5:29 Coming of Age
8:48 Amazing Prose
12:02 Non-Supernatural
16:04 Fantastical
20:28 Final Thoughts
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[@alexherreragonzalez7413]

I started my Stephen King journey with “The Shining” and absolutely loved it, then I read “Pet Sementary” another 5 stars. Then I read “11-22-63” and instantly became my favorite book of all time. I'm currently reading “Salem's Lot” and have plan this year to be a huge Stephen year. And all that is mostly thanks to you Mike.

[@LiaAndRow]

I hardly read horror, I’m more of a fantasy reader, so I’m halfway through Fairy Tale - my first Stephen King! I love it so much and now I’m down the rabbit hole. Thanks for the great recommendations!

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

I'm sort of obsessed with catching *all* the connections, so I've been reading King's work in publication order. I was proud of myself for having read 13 books, feeling like that was a lot. Then I realized I'm still in what people call his "early work". But oh well. That just means I have a lot more King to enjoy

[@JaketheMovieGeek]

I’m considering reading him in publication order

[@emosongsandreadalongs]

@@JaketheMovieGeek it's been a lot of fun. Honestly, they are really good. I've got a series of videos on my channel about the journey. They're not really very good but check them out if you want

[@jameshamilton6381]

I started with Misery, not fully knowing what I was in for. That's not a bad jumping off point. It's short, terrifying and clues you in for the ride. As a new reader I'd go straight to The Stand before wandering the rest of the multiverse.

[@QueenCityHistory]

I started with misery as well!!

[@ramijkhan9038]

I want to start with misery, am I making a mistake?

[@jameshamilton6381]

@@ramijkhan9038 Not at all. It doesn't tie in to most of the other books in major ways. It's one of his best, too.

[@MrMocha0411]

Hot take here, I liked Misery but it’s not one of my favorites. It was my second Stephen king book. The plot was great but there’s certain parts (if you read it you know which) that dragged and I simply didn’t care about. It really brought the experience down for me.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I'm in the probable minority of people who started reading Stephen King books with The Dark Tower series. As you know, Mike, I Ioved every book and have no regrets about starting there. That said, I now feel like I have some catching up to do. Thank you for the helpful video!

[@austinmoore1113]

I did too. Read it before Salem’s Lot (well, like 10 years before).

[@turtleanton6539]

It is The best

[@tannersturgeon2448]

This is what I did. And feel like it enriched all the connected stories I got to later

[@MattonBooks]

Same here, Philip. So much King I haven’t read.

[@anuparnoacharya5779]

That's fantasy not Stephen King's forte

[@bardcatalog]

Started with Dark Tower, and got curious about the references so afterwards, I read The Stand and Salem's Lot. Since then, I've read Carrie and now I'm going in publication order pretty casually. I was a fantasy fan back in the day and Dark Tower was the perfect entryway into King, for I was also a little guilty of thinking he was just horror.

[@michaelc1626]

I actually started with Dark tower... King's work has been so seeped into the culture that I honestly feel like I didn't miss anything from not reading anything else first...and what an amazing series

[@kylerieman221]

I actually started with Cell myself. That kind of opened the floodgates for me and I went on to The Shining, Pet Sematary and IT. Been a Constant Reader ever since.

[@Aust51989]

I think the best place to start is Salem’s Lot because it ties into the Dark Tower, and it gives a reader a true sense about his narrative voice. Plus it is his retelling of Dracula, so it is an easy transition into his work.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Totally agree with you

[@trevorfultz]

I’ve read Salem’s Lot (one of my favorite King works) and plan on starting Dark Tower this year. What connection is there? Didn’t know there was one.

[@ryanb3665]

@@trevorfultz a character from Salem’s Lot has a continued story in the later dark tower books.

[@trevorfultz]

@@ryanb3665 oh interesting. Thanks!

[@michaelokeke4976]

Salem’s Lot was definitely my first intro to the KING

[@Lasombra08]

Salem's Lot and The Shining are also very "curl-up under a blanket"-cozy reads. To me, at least.

[@redvitaminblue]

The simplest path and probably most logical place to start is with Carrie and then read his entire bibliography in published order. It's a tall task, but that is the truest roadmap and the one that was layed out in real-time starting in 1974. With that said, Mike's suggestions are certainly less intimidating and much more thematically-focused paths to take if you just want to get the gist of King's output. I would only add "On Writing" as a MUST to any King journey, however abbreviated or robust. A writer's remembered life is the context (and subtext) for his entire body of work and "On Writing" might be one of the best memoirs I've read.

[@chrislorentz5649]

Was never a big reader, but decided to give King a try after watching videos by you and Daniel green. Started with The Shining knowing I could picture the characters from the movie as I read. Then dove right into 11/22/63 and haven’t stopped reading King since.

[@briteskin]

I started with 'The Stand' was the first book checked out of my junior high library. My parents wouldn't let me pick stuff from the horror racks at the drugstore and had seen that name all over that rack. Mr. King's name leapt out from the spinner racks the library had for their paperbacks. It created this casual reader is still my favorite of his novels after all these years. For those looking for the spooky stuff; I use to suggest 'Night Shift' when someone asked me to suggest something. A certain real life phobia/terror seemed to stop everyone barely into the book. So switched to 'Skeleton Crew' especially after the movie 'The Mist' came out. I always thought the short story collections were a good way to get someone to gauge whether King was for them or not. Otherwise 'Different Seasons'. Though definitely more on the horrors of humanity, like short stories, the novella's give a wider picture what King does and a good barometer whether to read more of his stuff or not.

[@TheSaltySeaman]

The Ka Tet were my ka-tet from my teens through early 20s. Felt that. Thankee sai.

[@whatMickreads]

Salem's Lot was my #2 book of last year. I'm so excited to get into more king this year... Planning on reading The Shining, Pet Sematary and IT in April & May 👍

[@mummzy936]

11/22/63 was my first King book and I absolutely loved it. Have since read the Green Mile, Salem's Lot and Later. God I enjoyed 11/22/63 so much. Might need to read it again this year!

[@jasonjaffeux866]

The stand was my very first stephen king book. It's the first book I ever read. I started it last October. I'm full in to reading his stuff now

[@Rash23215]

Wait.... first book ever read as in 1st SK book or 1st book ever read in general??

[@jasonjaffeux866]

@Rash23215 first book I have read outside of high-school. I have always wanted to be a reader but never stuck with it. The Stand changed that. I started reading it on Google books and blew through the preview. Then I went to barnes and noble to buy it not realizing it was stephen kings biggest book. Since then I've read IT, under the dome, fairy tale, Mr. Mercedes, mistborn, and I'm halfway through the way of kings.

[@emilielemay1647]

I started reading stephen king last year and started with pet sematary. It was a really good place to start. I was terrified and it made me want to continue reading king. I ended up reading 3 of his books back to back. Love the video!

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

King’s classic horror books are brilliant!

[@BlakeHops]

I recently started my deep dive into King with Salem’s Lot followed by Pet Semetary and currently in the final bit of It. I’ve had a blast reading so far! I’m looking forward to my first journey to the Dark Tower next! Thank you for posting these videos and converting us into constant readers!

[@boisemalone]

My first Stephen king book was Just After Sunset. I'm on my 26th or 27th Stephen King book. Just started Fairy Tale

[@solithecat]

I just finished reading 11/22/63 last night so it was so nice seeing you talking about it on your new video today! What an amazing book, I feel devastated now that I finished it, it’s just so good and I’m sad it’s over

[@lifegood3322]

Listening to his short stories while working makes time literally fly and then it makes time go by too fast! I used to listen while mowing my parent's huge yard as a kid! It turned a hated chore into one of my favorite things to do!

[@DaveShaves44]

I love your content Mike. Thanks for getting me into reading again!

[@cwesley2005]

Im 160 pages into the stand and i absolutely love it!!

[@scottfeld3235]

I didn’t read King until I started watching your channel. I started with Salems Lot, then read the Stand and then It. No regrets. I have 11/22/63, Later, The talisman and the shining on my kindle and plan to read at least two of them this year! (Probably later and the shining)

[@chrisconrod6265]

You and Brian started me on my King journey. I just counted and I'm now up to 20 completed books. Finished The Stand a few weeks ago (This is my Fav so far)and I'm about to start The Shinning today. I'm up to Wastelands in the Dark Tower, which I'll get to next. Reading a lot of the extended material for the Dark Tower and enjoying the threads I'm spotting in these other books. I'm going back and re watching your King videos on the books I've now read so I can finish the spoilers and listen to your multiverse connections. Absolutely love your King content, hope it gets the views for you!

[@TheDopekitty]

I was 11 and discovered the shining back in the 80s and been hooked for years. Not every book is a hit for me, but I enjoy most of them

[@timmeyer9191]

That looks like a great list, Mike. I recently read Joyland by King. I think that would be a great introduction to his work. It's a quick read and not as graphic as some of his other works. Like the Body, it's a good way to get your feet wet in his style.

[@heidi6281]

Two of my favorite King novels are never talked about on booktube: Duma Key & The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon!

[@johnkeenan1829]

I found a website about 10-15 years ago that had a complete list of how his books are attached to the Dark Tower. I used that to enter the multiverse; Read all the books attached to book 1, then read book 1. Read all the books attached to Book 2, then read book 2, and so on. It took a year or so to do it, but it really opens up the story the Tower tries to tell in those seven books.

[@benconlin3557]

Started reading King about 4 years ago with IT, read a ton now, one of my all time favourite authors. Currently reading Christine, he has that many books it will take me half my life in between other reads to read em all and that’s not a bad thing to me!

[@charleypatterson9956]

Great list, Mike!! I haven't read all of King's work, but I still consider myself a Constant Reader. I'm loving (so far) discovering little easter eggs from different paths of the beam. Yay, reading!!

[@darkknight11311]

I won't lie Mike, I can't keep up with all the reviews, especially when it's part of a series and I don't want spoilers for that series, but I always try out your recommendations. Never steered me wrong. Right now I'm absolutely in love with Salem's Lot. I cannot put that book down. Thank you!

[@deepak-ui5li]

Guess this will be the year I will read my first Stephen King book and think I'll start with The Stand after just finishing Swan Song last week.

[@kevinness9341]

First King book I ever read was Carrie; and it was even more sad than the movie.

[@Nerd-xq7nr]

I just got Carrie yesterday. Looking forward to it. I haven‘t seen the movie by now. Will definitely do that after i finished the book.

[@lesliepowell-mccarty7067]

Excellent!! I could have listened to this all day!

[@bryanlavoie2722]

First King I ever read was 11/22/63 and I was an absolute MESS throughout the novel. As a history nerd and a lover of literature, It is absolutely my favorite King and I don't think anything will come close. I can't recommend it enough!

[@WordsinTime]

Thanks Mike! I just read The Gunslinger and enjoyed it, especially the ending. I'll be reading The Drawing of the Three in February. The Stand and 11/22/63 are others at the top of my King TBR!

[@MoonStone_Empress]

11/22/63 was the first Stephen King book I can remember reading as an adult. I saw it on the shelf at Kmart, of all places. I knew he was a prolific author, but I had him strictly in the horror box and didn't think he was that deep. But it was a gorgeous hardback, discounted, and the concept had me intrigued. I could not put it down. It didn't turn me into this massive Stephen King fan, but I've read more of his work and can't recall being very disappointed. Grossed out, terrified, heartbroken, encouraged, moved to tears, but not much in the way of disappointment.

[@jonathonholm8737]

Eyes of the Dragon is a great fantasy book. So cozy.

[@patriciakeagan9410]

My first Stephen King book was The Green Mile. I have watched the movies The Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption. I think that book was good for me to start with because it eased me into his books. I am now reading Salem's Lot. I am enjoying it so far. I am 170 pages in and it is like I do not want to put it down. I also bought The Shining, The Stand, The Body and Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption novellas. Once I finish reading Salem's Lot, I might have to psych myself up for The Shing and The Stand.

[@christietoole4279]

Perfect timing for this video. I recently picked up a few Stephen King books but I wasn’t sure if I should start with those or what. Thank you for taking the time to give a run through on some of his books and explain how to jump in. You make every book sound so good!

[@tcore7]

Great overview. I'm reading The Stand right now. Thanks Mike!

[@eroz84]

Definitely eager to start the dive into King

[@scentyourscenewithrebeccah3800]

I started with Cujo “it was the scariest movie that I saw as a kid” then on to The Stand the uncut version. It took me the entire month of December to finish and I didn’t want it to end. Definitely my favorite book so far. I just finished Pet Semetary. Man was that book is unsettling. And now I’m currently reading the Shining. I have been a constant reader of King since November and I am loving the journey. ❤📖📚ps I plan to read my copy of It this summer! 🤡

[@mikesbookreviews]

The Stand is an incredible journey.

[@FloridasYesteryear]

I read The Shining and was a little disappointed the twins were not in it inviting Danny to play. But totally made up for it for the creepy playground tunnel scene. I still shiver when I think about it. My first Stephen King book was Christine and I found it very disappointing. But I had some hard-core King fans say that it is not a good first book and I read The Stand next. That is when I became a Constant Reader.

[@toddwagner369]

It is because of you I have been reading more. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@Kiwi0614]

I started off with Fairytale since I saw it at the Costco near me and I was interested in it. I also really wanted to start reading Stephen King before and I love fantasy books. Now I’m reading Pet Sematary, I’m only on chapter 19 so I haven’t gotten to the scary stuff yet, but I’m excited for it. I’m going to read IT next and then probably The Shining. And then I’ll go on from there.

[@OurRawHeart]

If The Long Walk doesn't feel too intense to you, then that's a good starting place.

[@fonzi107]

Started with Salem’s Lot then bounced around. After watching all of your King videos when I got back into reading I have started from Carrie and am currently on The Stand. Reading them slowly as I have so many books on my TBR that are first reads.

[@robsorbo]

11/22/63 is my all time favorite book. I'm due for my next re-read!

[@bingratnapala6350]

I’ve read a lot of King but not close to everything that you have read so this is a great addition to your king content! Thanks Mike! 🙏🏽

[@littlec1332]

My first Stephen King novel was "Carrie." I read it while sitting in Barnes n Noble waiting for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince release at midnight (book, not movie). I got there early, got my wristband, and had 4 hours to kill. I had seen a lot of movies based on his books at that point and I always LOVED them so I was like "Man, I gotta start reading this guy!" I haven't stopped since. I feel like everyone steals from both Stephen King and Rod Serling "Twilight Zone." To me, they're masters of storytelling.

[@tomislavcalusic113]

I started reading SK with The Stand. It became my favorite book of all time, and I became a constant reader 😁

[@aneeshsastry6069]

I just got back to reading Stephen King after taking a break after reading the gunslinger. Really helpful and cheers

[@angelaholmes8888]

The gunslinger is really good

[@samiurai0]

Thank you for the great content, Mike. Your recommendation hardly ever disappoints me. I have never read any of the King books but I am planning to start with Different Seasons. Can't wait to dive into this multiverse.

[@julieheon613]

Great idea ! It's a great book. That being said by a first time Stephen King reader such as myself. It was my first King read. I just finished reading it in February. I then moved on to reading the Green Mile, which I just finished two days ago. Mike's suggestions really are nailing it for me so far.

[@samiurai0]

@@julieheon613 I have started IT after Different Seasons and it has a very similar coming of age vibe with Different Seasons with the added psychological and fantastical horror elements. Some of my best reads, for sure.

[@Slobrojoe]

Thanks Mike. I asked you this very question on the last live stream. Happy to say I’ll be starting different seasons on Friday!

[@Slobrojoe]

Forgot to say, this is my first King book, I’m sure I will love it

[@leezirkle7840]

I'm restarting what I started in highschool with 111-22-63. I just finished the first section and I'm blown away. My goal is to read them all.

[@thebrotherhoodisdumb]

Currently in Wizard in Glass and loving it. I have read It, the Stand, Salem's Lot and several other books before beginning my journey to the tower. Loving it! Thanks for your great videos Mike.

[@timkirsten6184]

I started with The Dead Zone because it's the only one I saw in the local second hand book store and I've been a constant reader ever since. Great selection Mike, agree with all of these!

[@tysonvernon1463]

The Green Mile is where I started, and it hooked me. Still my favorite book I’ve ever read. I feel like it’s a great starting point in his repertoire because it’s not his scariest, therefore not weeding out cautious readers, but it still has some of his trademark gruesomeness that fans have come to know and love. Also, he was at his A game when it comes to the character work in this one. Throw in some supernatural elements and you have all of the things that King is best at, right in one story. Start with The Green Mile and you won’t be disappointed

[@angelaholmes8888]

Thanks for doing this video mike 👍

[@claytonhomer3096]

C'mon, Mike, we all know the best books to start with are Tommyknockers Dreamcatcher and The Regulators...Just kidding of course. I agree with a lot of your choices. 11/22/63, Delores Claiborne and The Green Mile would be ones I would suggest most often.

[@bensteward8937]

I'm currently reading It. It's the first novel I've ever read at the age of 37 and I can't wait to read more stephen king after. I love the IT Films and it helps putting a face to the names

[@Thoblom]

The gunslinger was my intro to king. I continued with drawing of the three, wastelands, the stand, salem's lot, Christine, Shawshank redemption, IT, and currently I am reading wolves of the calla. I've enjoyed all of them

[@jamespringle7408]

I’m reading through all of his books in order. I’m now on Cujo. The Stand is my favourite book of all time

[@QueenCityHistory]

Yay another Stephen King video!!!!! I started Stephen King with Misery. I was instantly hooked and have been a constant reader since… And Mike thanks to your channel more than anything!!!!

LOVED this video so much. I'm always so happy when you talk about The King 🧡🧡

[@Themaninblack19]

Ive been random , i dont care about an order unless the series demands it like the Bill Hodges Trilogy or Dark Tower , aside from that i say start wherever you want and have fun and have fun finding the connections

[@BioPhoenixReviews]

first king book i read was in high school being the mist from skeleton crew and i really liked it because cool plot, creepy atmosphere and it was easy to read. not long after i did try to read The Stand and Needful Things but they were too challenging for me at the time for that my reading skills were not great. now i could read through them no problem im sure but i want to dive into his other works before jumping into those epics. last year is where i started to get back into reading again and the king book i chose to jump back on the saddle with was the long walk and the stories in different seasons and i loved them

[@ReadAndThrift]

I read my first Stephen King last year. I read Elevation. If you hadn’t told me who wrote it I think I could have guessed it was Stephen King. Even had never read anything by him! I’m excited to read more from him this year.

[@chiming_]

Thanks for introducing Dolores Clairborne to me. I was immediately sold after watching your review of this one last year. Loved it. Need more people to talk about this one. I love Green Mile and found Later a pleasant (and horrifying) surprise.

[@Redthecatalyst]

I finished my first stephen king book a couple months ago with Misery. I absolutely loved it❤

[@sitka0516]

my first king book was misery, which i found perfectly terrifying. i then read salem’s lot and the shining. recently i picked up the first two dark tower books and am now reading the stand. i think i was lucky to stumble upon a pretty good starting order!

[@bessonovafan6454]

I started with Pet Sematary (only because I couldn't find a copy of the Shining that day) and I fell in love with King's writing. After that, I started going in publication order. Teeny tiny Easter eggs in Pet Sematary referencing other books convinced me so I can get the references right away. I've since read Carrie, Salem's Lot, The Shining, and Night Shift (one of the best books I've ever read - Sometimes They Come Back is the best short story my eyes have ever had the privilege to read). Currently reading the Stand, and I'm finding it an excellent read, even though I'm only 250 pages in as of writing this comment.

[@nsartin23]

Stephen King on Mikes Book Reviews? I’m there!

[@IvanSergio1984]

My journey into Stephen King works started with his short stories.

[@theuntimelyhippo7232]

I started with Carrie, then the shining, then Joyland and doctor sleep. I throughly enjoyed each of them. I own around 55 of his books (mostly Found in thrift stores) and can’t wait to get through them all

[@chibishoyo8416]

I decided to start reading The Long Walk back in 2021 and then I got covid. I didn't get to finish it but right now I'm reading The Green Mile and I'm so excited to finish it. After that, I'm going to read Pet Sematary next.

[@theromanwanderer8923]

I started with Carrie as his first novel and then went for The Shining and Misery. At this point, I started the Dark Tower and read Different Seasons, The Eyes of the Dragon, The Stand, Salem's Lot and IT in between the books of the Dark Tower. I will end with 11/22/63 and Fairy Tale!

[@kflott]

I haven't read a lot of King but 11/22/63 was amazing, could not put it down; I believe I finished in two days.

[@agustinacegarra7804]

Great video Mike! I read Salem's Lot last month and I loved it. I also read The eyes of the dragon and DT 1-3 (I'm reading Wizard & Glass at the moment). Can't wait to read more of his books!

[@kyralutz1155]

Mike, I am SOOOO JEALOUS of all these beautiful old Stephen Kind book versions that you own!!! I have been looking for a copy of the different seasons book forever because it has the most beautiful cover art!!!!

[@ronnym8004]

11/22/63 is the best book I have ever read. That ending is phenomenal.

[@esliet]

Thanks Mike LOVE Mr. King

[@RPisa2416]

Fantastic video Mike!!

[@FiveSigma72]

I still love that closing line from The Body (Stand By Me) so much..." I never had any friends later on like the ones I did when I was twelve.....Jesus, does anyone?". Perfect.

[@rabylion8327]

Started with carrie yesterday, on part 2 right now

[@ilikecomicstoareallyproble8617]

I remember reading 'Salem's Lot when I was like thirteen on a camping trip, and that thing scared the shit out of me so badly that I couldn't sleep the whole trip.

[@vincenthychow1119]

Stephen King himself worried whether he had done it too much in Pet Semetary. Yes, it is a bit too much, and we love it.

[@noahshepherd9842]

Just picked up different seasons and the first 3 dark tower books at my local used book shop!

[@peteharper2687]

Oy is one of my favourite characters and he doesn't really say much apart from "Oy" or partially repeat what others have said. He is brave, supportive and definately a strong member of the ka-tet.

[@farhad_s]

One of your best! Loved this video. Perhaps another section, Smalltown USA, to sneak in Needful Things? You can pick the other two. I agree, IT slightly edges it over The Stand. Then again, I've read IT at least five times since the 90s, and The Stand only recently as I began my Dark Tower journey (only Black House left, and then Book 7).

[@jimwojton7369]

A girl I was dating in 1987 got me The Tommyknockers for my birthday. I had never read King before. I was hooked and have devoured everything since.

[@RekindledReader]

Great list Mike. I've been having a blast going through Stephen King's books! I think I might try Dolores Claiborne next.

[@shawngaetz8161]

I'm sure if you're really worried about missing any of the connections, starting from the beginning of his work and working your way through chronologically is the best way. I found a TON of his stuff at goodwill in paperback at 2 dollars a book! I just need to find Salem's lot and I have a full list up to Delores Claiborne. Gonna king it up this year. Just started Carrie!

[@adamrasmusson6976]

Love your stephen king Videos. Different Seasons was my first book, but Salems Lot made me a constant reader for life.

[@jonnjonzz5702]

I started with Salems' Lot and Skeleton Crew.

[@nobodybutzach]

I’m trying to remember the first Stephen King book I read. It was about 13 years ago. It might have been The Long Walk. My dad was telling me that I should read some King and he recommended The Long Walk as an introduction because I wasn’t much of a horror fan then. But I also remember reading Blaze early on and I’m almost positive I read The Stand before diving into The Dark Tower.

[@catherinelheureux1870]

I started reading SK because my older brother did but was too young, took me awhile but got Different Seasons and then read The Stand and then everything i could get my hands on 😊