If You LOVE Stephen King, Read These Other Horror Books

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[CRANATIO]

A book that reminded me of Stephen King's IT is Summer of Night by Dan Simmons

[SillyGoose-ism]

I think by now Stephen King has written just as much if not more non horror books. I hope he lives forever and takes more pictures with his corgi. Also, it's his wedding anniversary today. 🤠

[josephiyeke]

Revival is one of my favorite SK books, and it’s pretty short too. The Outsider was wonderful.

[SteveVernon]

Thanks so much for the follow-up shout-out for Tatterdemon, Rachel. I enjoyed the viewing. I'm a big fan of Stephen King, mostly his earlier stuff. Oddly enough, I haven't read any Joe Hill novels yet, although I did enjoy the heck out his graphic novel series Locke & Key. It's a six volume series (if I remember correctly and REALLY worth reading.

You've won me over with NOS4A2 and I'm going to have to pick up the ebook.

My wife has read a couple of Joe Hill novels and has told me to get off of my duff and check his stuff out.

I grinned when I watched you reviewing Richard Chizmar. Rich actually picked up one of my earlier short stories and published it in the second issue of his horror magazine CEMETERY DANCE, way back in 1989. He's a good fellow, a tough editor, an amazing publisher as well as an awesome horror novelist.


I've read a couple of Chuck Wendig novels, including his killer ant novel, INVASIVE. I might have to pick up THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS.

Robert McCammon's BOY'S LIFE is one of my favorite coming-of-age horror novels and I was glad to see it included in this list. If you do enjoy coming-of-age stories you really ought to take a look at Joe Lansdale's THE BOTTOMS.

I've only read a couple of Ronald Malfi's novels, but he is one heck of a horror writer - and DECEMBER PARK does sound like a winner.

SWASHBUCKLERS sounds like a real hoot as well.

Keep up the great work.

[leezirkle]

I would love to see a second video on this topic.

[nailpolishnook]

The Book of Accidents and December Park sound up my alley! I would love to see a Part 2! For a similar feel; Pet Sematary, The Shining, Misery and The Green Mile to name a few!

[Devilsfan_]

Part II video would be great! How about a modern horror anthology? Similar to SK’s great Night Shift book. Thanks.

[EuphoricImpact]

I enjoyed this video.

I immediately purchased Tatterdemon. Thank you for the recommendation.

I appreciate that you always bring something worthy and different to the table!

I loved Under The Dome, Revival and many of his short stories. I love love a well crafted short story. If you can make a part two that would be excellent. Maybe you may be able to help me find a different author that reminds you of the above mentions.

See you in the next video. Peace

[jessicanewmom]

Definitely going to check out that Ronald Malfi book.

[cindywingetbooks]

Yeah, it bothers me when non horror people think horror is just Stephen King.

[epiphoney]

I'm reading Lauren Beukes' The Shining Girls with Sword & Laser about a time travelling serial killer. It's a quick read, with bits of history. Apple TV adapted it too.

[saucebot]

I would suggest some of Philip Fracassi’s work has that Stephen King vibe to it 👍

[alexmack]

Thanks, chasing the bogeyman, and the book of accident. Sound good to me. 😊

[thedarkpoet]

The Book of Accidents is a great book I loved the story!

[jessileemiller]

NOS4A2 is my favorite book I read in 2023! I read it twice last year!

[culturefan]

I'll have to check into some of these as i do like King. I would enjoy a second part. I thought Swan Song was similar to The Stand, but for me better in some ways.

[thebookgeek]

I run a horror/thriller book club & 1 of the members said she only ever read horror by Stephen King so I was so excited to have her so that I could help her branch out a little

[TheMike]

Great video and recommendations. I loved Chasing the Boogeyman, Horns, N0S4A2, and The Book of Accidents. Boy's Life is an all time favorite. I enjoyed December Park as well. Tatterdemon and Swashbucklers are going on my tbr.

[richosburn]

Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons is a good add for this list

[alynam]

I loved December Park, read that just a couple of months ago!
Another King comparison could be Chuck Wendig's Black River Orchard, similar to King's Needful Things. It had the "evil comes to small town" trope and also a cast of real colorful characters 😁