Stephen King Reveals His Top Five Stephen King Stories

Which of Stephen King's stories are his personal favorites? The legendary author, whose latest book "Billy Summers" is out now, drops by the Ed Sullivan Theater and reveals his picks to Stephen Colbert. #Colbert #StephenKing #BillySummers
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[@Forasteiro]

If you’re ever sad just remember that in the billions of years this earth has existed you somehow managed to live in the same time as Stephen King.

[@cold_static]

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[@markqurf]

What has always fascinated me about King is how almost every fan has a different favorite book. It really shows he has such a deep understanding of literature and talent in story telling.

[@JamesBrown-fx6xt]

I hope this man lives to be 150 and continues writing for the rest of his life. I'm so thankful for his works. His novels and stories have made me feel stronger emotions than I'd have thought possible, for an adult man, reading fiction. His books captivate me like no other medium. I can barely watch TV anymore. Mr. King exposed me to the sheer joy of reading, and I'll always be grateful.

[@Smorrison87]

One of my comforts in life is knowing that there will always be more Stephen King stories I haven't read.

[@araisikewai]

Stephen King will definitely stand tall among the greats of literature even centuries from now.

[@justinarnold1981]

11/22/63, The Stand, The Dark Tower Series. Literary masterpieces. Love this man.

[@quiet1933]

“Salem’s Lot” is still my favorite. But, man, he’s written a lot of really entertaining books and stories.

[@chicageek]

My favorite book by Stephen King was, for many years, “Needful things”. A couple months ago I read “Misery” and now they share the throne :) But now after reading so many comments about it, I feel like I HAVE TO read “The Stand”!

[@ahmad55]

“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed."

[@fallenhuman2081]

Misery was incredibly well written. Probably my favorite Stephen King book.

[@samanthahackett8162]

Reading my first King novel right now, the Green Mile. I'm honestly STUNNED by it, so incredibly written 😳😭

[@elainebinette6655]

He is arguably one of the greatest living short story writers. The Body, Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption, and Children of The Corn to name a few.

[@micahclawrence]

The Stand was so important to me. It showed a young kid who was wishy washy on reading for pleasure that I could read 1000 page book in a week. Gave me the juice to read other works of great size.

[@abyz1467]

I love his voice. The audiobooks he reads himself are a treat.

[@Rhekluse]

This guy's creative & imaginative output over the years is simply inspiring. Some people were just born to be a writer. What an absolute LEGEND.

[@Charlesinfinite]

The best story I've read by him is "The body". It's has a small horror part at the end but it's just a story about being a kid really. Wonderful book!

[@rocknrollnichole1071]

Did anyone read “the long walk”? That story sticks with me.

[@Lite727]

I think Stephen King would probably be a fan of the works of Stephen King.

[@tonianita1]

I've loved him since I was 19 and I'm 60 now. My first book was Salem's Lot. I started reading it on the train journey to work from Rayleigh to London and when I got to London I thought "fuck it", stayed on the train and read it all the way home again. Literally read it til it was done. I hated that job...