My Top 10 - Favorite - Stephen King - Novels

[@DyslexicGod]

Thank you for this great video. I'm seriously thinking of collecting all the missing SK's books!

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you so much for watching. My mother was a huge fan and living in Maine really got me even more hooked!

[@DaveShaves44]

nice list! and thank you for your service! It is my favorite book of all time as well. great top 10 list

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@johanna_The_Reader]

New subscriber I just finished IT definitely my number one thanks for the top 10

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Nice! I have to reread it every couple years!

[@johanna_The_Reader]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff i will reread it every year

[@brentcline6582]

Great list ! I just found a hardcover of thinner at at book fair last weekend . I’ll be reading it next because of your recommendation. 👍

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Nice! It’s a quick read but just very visual in my mind and has stuck with me for years.

[@frehleyrox]

Great review. But one correction in that Kurt Barlow was not a Nosferatu in the book. That was the movie version of Barlow. King wrote Barlow as the “handsome-esque” typical vampire.

[@williamboyette2374]

funny most of the classics i did not wish to read but have been with him since Doubleday printing of Carrie. my favorite modern era author. great video keep it up 😊

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Wow! Thank you so much for your comment!

[@sandracraft517]

I'm not by and large a King fan (I don't mind the horror but the pacing of the novels is often too slow for me). Slow pace not withstanding, I've read 'Salem's Lot and liked it, I read The Mist and found it enjoyably chilling, I really loved Dolores Claiborne, and greatly disliked Pet Cemetary. The characters in that one just got on my nerves. I just finished Hearts in Atlantis, because of your review, and thought it was wonderful. Particularly enjoyed the Hearts and Blind Willie chapters. And I'm feeling tempted to try one of the Dark Tower books.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Although, SK is my favorite author, not everything he writes is great or even good. And oh my can he be long winded lol. For instance, the first three Dark Tower books are awesome. But the next 5, although very important to the story, can be very boring a lot of the time.

[@silverscreenpsychopathy]

Nicely put. Of course I might have different books or different placement, but well done. You did say something fascinating, Why do I like Thinner? Maybe it was when I read it (paraphrasing). It's really interesting how we categorize books based on certain times in our lives. My all time 2 favorite King books are ''salem's lot' and 'pet sematary'. When I ask myself why that is, I realize that my memories are directly tied, not to the book itself, but what I was experiencing at the time. Well done video. 👍

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful comment.

[@marinamccune4880]

Out of all if Stephen King's books Insomnia is my second favorite behind The Talisman.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I think people love to rag on both of these novels. Insomnia is so underrated!

[@elizabethrobinson6840]

Loved seeing your top books. I always love watching peoples fave and least fave SK books.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you! I still have several to read 😕

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

Maybe you should re-edit the video and bleep out the _Cujo_ spoiler, or just cut it out entirely. 22:09.

[@hyacinthh6900]

Excellent idea. Above comment of yours mentioned same concern __ I quickly muted video. I've not read story yet. Thanks much!!!

[@noracula1904]

Great Video! 👏🏻 You got now one Subscriber more 😊.. Keep going and much Greetings from a big Stephen King-Reader (Fan😅) from Germany. 🙋🏻‍♀️🍀👑

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you so much! I have only been to Germany once but I loved it!

[@richsolano7800]

Different strokes for different folks! I respectfully think you’re bonkers with your bookend picks of INSOMNIA @ #10 & IT @ #1. Everyone talks about “that scene” in IT, but for me, once you got to the Turtle and the Spider, I was asking for the check. Both books were major turnoffs for me. I’ve been reading King since they assigned SALEM’S LOT in high school (can you believe that?) and I have read ALL the books. You sold me with your rave about THINNER; what a great story and bleak ending! Wow! Really stays with you. MISERY, DRAWING OFTHE THREE, PET SEMATARY, you were right on. I enjoyed the personal touches you include as you went up the list; you are so right about how it’s not just the quality of the story, but WHEN you read it, and WHAT is happening in your life at the time. Keep reading; BILLY SUMMERS is very good! Thanks for reading this.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Lol, thank you for watching. I can be a little bonkers. Insomnia is super bloated but for some reason it has stayed with me. IT, for me, was the character development more than anything. Plus I love clowns! Salem’s Lot in school! I wish I went to that school.

[@milesknightestrada3286]

Revival was my introduction to Stephen King, and has quickly become one of my favourite books. It is one of the great books of the 21st century. Very evocative of Robertson Davies's Fifth Business.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

And possibly the most Lovecraftian of his novels!

[@mtwice4586]

Duma Key is so good.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I was not expecting it for some reason but it really surprised me!

[@civoreb]

Gotta re-read Salem’s Lot. Struggled through it initially and didnt like 90% of the characters. Felt it took too long to pick up the pace but I was young back then. Curious to see how I like it now

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I’ll be honest, I have never re-read it. For me it is just so nostalgic. Maybe I love the memories more than the actual novel lol

[@darrenbaker6019]

I’m with you brother, Insomnia was one of my favourite SK novels!!

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Yes! It’s on more stinker lists than favorites but it still rents a summer home in my head lol

[@TheLuhya]

Loved the video! Thanks for sharing. Some things: 1) I agree with Insomnia- I liked it and it probably gets more insult than it deserves! However, I can’t remember too much of the story, so for me it wasn’t as memorable as others but I remember enjoying it. 2) I read Pet Sematary maybe 5 years ago. To this day I stand by the claim that it is one of the creepiest/scariest books by Stephen King. I don’t normally get creeped out at night when reading a book, but that one did it for me! The screams, howling, and evil spirits surrounding the burial ground- spooky! 3) Stephen King’s It is up there in my favorites too and I fell in love with the characters as well. I grew attached to the Losers Club! The one thing that I absolutely hated about the book was “that scene” in the sewers. If you know, you know. That was one of those moments where I questioned what King was doing (or thinking) putting that in the book. Among many things, it wasn’t necessary in my opinion. There were other instances of sexual encounters that also made me uncomfortable and wishing he hadn’t put them in the story, but that sewer scene really takes the cake. The story would be nearly perfect to me if that wasn’t in there. Speaking of that, I think I’ll go search the web to see if he’s ever addressed that (I know there are others who share my disappointment/disgust of that scene). I like how you shared personal stories along with some of the books. Thanks again for posting! I’m always interested in hearing other people’s thoughts about works.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Wow! Thank you so much. I love getting comments and thoughts from others!

[@SkillOne1Skill]

Great...Keep going

[@dannyjorde2677]

Awesome! Does Desperation stands as its own thing, or do I miss something if I don't read The Regulators?

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

You do not have to read The Regulators at all. And it’s not that good lol

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

You do not have to read The Regulators at all. And it’s not that good lol

[@jordanackley6186]

I have The Shining and Wizard and Glass as my top two king books. What I would give for a series of young Roland novels!

[@peterconlon8234]

Nice list...some interesting choices: my personal theory on King is that, although I can put together a top 10 list, there really isn't much of a quality difference between #1 and around #25...so your personal list, anyone's personal list is just fine be me Having said that - my criteria is pretty simple, was I beyond completely satisfied...even to the point of wanting to read it again ( all my top 10 have been read a minimum of 3 times...or more) 10) Under The Dome 9)11/22/63 8) The Green Mile 7) The Dead Zone 6) The Talisman 5) The Long Walk 4) The Drawing of the Three 3) The Wastelands 2) Wizard and Glass 1) 'Salems Lot Honorable mention to The Mist

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Great list! Not so sure about #6 lol anticipating HOLLY hopefully it will be better than Fairy Tale lol

[@decky922]

Nice review, interesting take on your top 10 👍, you should really edit out any spoilers though or at least put (spoilers) in the title. My head dropped after the Cujo spoiler 🙈 I've not read it yet. Enjoyed the video apart from that

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you so much for your comment. I just love talking about books. Sometimes I ramble on, I often forget things I want to mention and sometimes I say to much. I do not script. I want it to be more organic and more like a fireside chat. I will try and do better. 😞

[@decky922]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff ah no worries dude just something to be conscious of is all 👍, I still appreciated the content, I subscribed to you too. I love hearing different people's takes in Kings books, it's interesting how peoples top 5 are always so different. Sometimes I'll see maybe Bag of Bones in someone's top 5 and then it's the next person's least favourite. I just started my King journey this year so I've only read The Shining, Needful Things and the Mist. God The Mist was so good. I'd love to know you're favourite horror book of all time King or not?

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I will have to do a video for that. 😉

[@hyacinthh6900]

As soon as I read your comment put video on mute. Thanks much!!! I've not read the story yet either. There is plenty enough to say without giving the spoilers __ a big no-no. 😶

[@jessh1707]

You should do a Stephen king short story ten rank too

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Shhh, I have something planned for the new year coming 😁

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

So what did she do with the _'Salem's Lot_ puke book?

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Lol, I thought about just putting back on her shelf. I couldn’t, the guilt would have driven me crazy. I showed it to her with my tail between my legs. She did that parent thing where they act mad and made me do housework to pay her back for the book. But inside I think she was proud of me becoming a constant reader 😁

[@anneramones2923]

My faves as of now are IT, Bag Of Bones and Dolores Claiborne. Currently reading The Dome and I’m really liking it. Already read Misery and Shining and they did not impress me tbh.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I am currently reading Billy Summers. About 200 pages in and really liking it so far!

[@GetFramed]

I just finished Desperation yesterday and holy shit, it was amazing! Top 15 book for me certainly!!!!!

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Yes! Loved that book! So visual and visceral. Regulators on the other hand…

[@GetFramed]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff I’ve just started The Regulators, it’s started off pretty well but I’ll have to wait and see how it all pans out

[@clintgardner7422]

Pet Sematary was my first SK book and the first movie based on hi books I ever saw.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I think that this might just be his scariest book!

[@Dylan13Collins]

IT by Stephen King is my favorite book I've ever read! I did a big dark tower read where I read over 20 stories. My second favorite I think has to be Despiration! Such an incredible book! It's stuck with me. Rose Madder is also very underrated and great.

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I just started If It Bleeds, today!

[@Dylan13Collins]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff I haven't read that one yet! I'll keep an eye out to see what you think of it.

[@franciscoramirez3682]

Misery was my first Stephen King book, read it as a kid and she scared the hell out of me

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Really fantastic book! Made my toes curl on several occasions. Good movie as well!

[@darcyholmes-x4m]

me too so good

[@mrgauth]

and I can't find 10 in total I like at all. Not a fan of his writing. Like what his stories are about, but not the way he writes them. Appreciate your take on them. Earned my sub,

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you so much for the Sub!!! I have been reading him for so long, his books have become like comfort food for me now.

[@bobbyb5710]

what u mean they decide to bury the cat? Its Louis, his wife is out of town if I remember correct?

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Yes, you are correct. I don’t know why I said they lol. Thank you so much for leaving a comment!

[@GetFramed]

My top 10 Honourable Mentions : Firestarter The Drawing of the Three Billy Summers Carrie Thinner The Green Mile 10: Misery (movie is actually tied with the book for me, love them both!) 9: Revival (Love music, love the vibe, love the ending, even though I just sat down afterwards and thought about life forever) 8: Needful Things (last 15 pages suck but every single other part of the book is just pure fun chaos) 7: It (I'm surprised that this is actually this low but it's just where it sits, I've read it twice and the last time I read it in about 10 days) 6: Pet Sematary (My second King book and I'll never forget reading the last 100 pages literally shaking) 5: The Stand (Terrific book, so absorbing and fun to read about, it never felt long despite it's length) 4: Christine (Super fun book and I found it quite creepy while also being a really nice story at it's core) 3: The Dead Zone (Amazing book in every aspect, I won't let myself rant because it's so good!) 2: 11.22.63 (Same with The Dead Zone, I can't let myself rant, it's interesting that this book is kind of a mirror to 11.22.63 too) 1: Salem's Lot (So so so so scary, I love the characters, I love the town, I love Barlow and there are just so many scary memorable scenes)

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Awesome too 10. All these years I have been reading Stephen King and I am ashamed to say, I have not read The Dead Zone and 11/22/63 yet. And I haven’t gotten to Billy Summers yet. I will this year though 😬

[@GetFramed]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff ohhh. You’ll love The Dead Zone and 11.22.63. You’ll probably like Billy Summers but it’s hit and miss with some

[@sigma1470]

I don’t think insomnia is bad, it’s a not perfect but still a good novel

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you for watching and a super thank you for the comment!

[@saraisabelsbstad4569]

Hi, from Norway. Do you have a goodreads account we can follow?

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Hi! Wow, from Norway! I spent 6 years in the military and have been all over the world but was never able to go to Norway. I do have a Goodreads account. However, I do not do reviews on it. I just use it as a diary to keep track of my reading progress for the year. I do give a grade but it is very simple. 1 if I hate it, 2 if I didn’t like it but sure others might. 3 is a decent, enjoyable book, 4 is really good and 5 is awesome! Thank you so much for watching my channel and leaving a comment!

[@noracula1904]

My Ranking until now (Till today I read 42 Books from King): 1 The Shining 2 IT 3 Dolores Claiborne 4 Misery 5 Night Shift 6 The Green Mile 7 Needful Things 8 Salems Lot 9 Different Seasons 10 Gerald’s Game

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Great list! I love that you included several short story and novella length novels. I did not include them on my list. I may do a list that only includes these. I just finished If It Bleeds yesterday and I very much enjoyed it!

[@Michael-um3vk]

Have you read 11/22/1967 - it’s one of my favorite king books and it’s not even a horror story

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you for watching Michael! I have not read 11/22/1967 yet. I did a Stephen King Book Shelf of Same video. I showed my King Book Shelf and discussed my shame of not owning all his books and I listed the books I had not read yet. I have rectified the owning part. I now Owen all of his books. I have been working on reading the books I have missed. I made a promise on one of my videos that I will read 11/22/1967 this year. By the way, I just finished If It Bleeds about an hour ago!

[@Michael-um3vk]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff Just found your channel today , keep me entertained at work ! I’ll look forward to hearing your thoughts on 1967 even if you don’t like it ! Is it bleeds worth checking out?

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Yes! I will talk about it next video. I liked all but one of the Stories.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Here's my list of favorite books from king 1. The stand 2. Dolores Claiborne 3. Billy summers 4. Insomnia 5. Wizard and glass 6. Rose madder 7. the wastelands 8. the long walk 9. Needful things 10. The talisman

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Great list! I have not read Billy Summers yet 😞 I don’t often see Talisman on many top ten lists. Thank you so much for letting me read your list!

[@angelaholmes8888]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff oh your welcome 😃

[@angelaholmes8888]

Honorable mentions Revival Eyes of the dragon Black house The gunslinger Under the dome

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

I think Eye of the Dragon is very underrated

[@angelaholmes8888]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff yes it's definitely underrated

[@dianewalker9154]

Pet Sementary is a top 10, but not in my top 5 personally. Typical SK novel framework and very well done. The Stand is my top King novel of all time. IT is in my top 5 for sure. Made me forever and currently scared to death of psychopathic killer clowns (which they all are!!).

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

If you look behind me in my videos, you will see I am a huge Emmet Kelly fan. I even toyed with the idea of going to Clown College when I was young. Lol

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

Bozo isn't. He's fun.

[@dianewalker9154]

Many new readers don’t like Salem’s Lot because they grew up on twinkles, moody, gorgeous hunks. But then again, they also tend to not like Brad Stoker’s Dracula either. Blasphemy! Vampires are scarey and not fantasy romance!!!

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank You!

[@Fjdhdyfnd]

Im 13 and i LOVED salems lot, its my second favorite by him so far besides IT, im reading The Stand right now, page 525 so far

[@tadreadsbooksstuff]

Thank you so much for your comment I was 12, 13 or 14 when I first read Salems Lot. I snuck it off my mother’s book shelf.

[@Fjdhdyfnd]

@@tadreadsbooksstuff i have to sneak em too, i hide em under my bed, haha

[@marinamccune4880]

Out of all if Stephen King's books Insomnia is my second favorite behind The Talisman.