There are a lot of gems here, some of which are appearing in print for the first time. This collection of short stories from the master of modern fiction is available only as an audiobook. Famous in both the literature and the media world, stephen kings books have been sold to more than an amount of 350 million copies. If you are a stephen king constant reader, sit back and enjoy or, if you are new to the king phenomenon, this is a great volume with which to get acquainted. So im curious, what king books would you strongly recommend listening to. The best of stephen king on audiobook audiobook explorers. Best stephen king audiobooks ive looked around this subreddit and ive seen stephen king get mentioned a lot in various topics but i havent come across a specific topic suggesting books. Many of which have been captured in 11 anthologies of short fiction spanning 1978 to 2015. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television shows, and comic books. Stephen king is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Night shift is the first collection of short stories by stephen king, first published in 1978. The 10 best stephen king audiobooks, a ranking book riot. Each month brings with it a fresh victim, a brand new very short story about them, and thus the body count and the danger of the werewolf rises. Stephen king is one of the most prolific american authors of all time.
Oh, and another thing i liked about the book were king s notes about each story at the end of the book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Both mr mercedes and end of watch received the goodreads choice award for the best mystery and thriller of 2014. Stephen king s short stories are usually a mixed bag the novella format seems to suit him better than the traditional short story and this somewhat disappointing collection is no exception. Hes written novels, novellas, and short stories, short story collections and screenplays, not to mention the nonfiction and the books he wrote. A definitive list of the best stephen king audiobooks of the 21st century. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, sciencefiction and fantasy novels.
Ive listened to about 20 stephen king audiobooks with my coworker this year. Stephen king, who is as well known for his prodigiously prolific output of fiction as he is for his finely crafted horror, has written over 120 short stories in his career so far. Great for short sessions needful things great characters and anytime he writes about evil i eat it up. In my view, many of stephen kings greatest books over the past two decades have not in fact been in the horror genre, but rather his crime fiction. Stephen king himself chose narrator frank muller for the audiobook, and when listening, its clear to see why. In 1980, night shift received the balrog award for best collection, and in 1979 it was nominated as best collection for the locus award and the world fantasy award. This collection of short stories is typical stephen king.
Cycle of the werewolf audiobook stephen king audiobooks. The bazaar of bad dreams is a compelling compendium of 18 short stories and two poems, some old and revised, some new, ranging from 10 pages to 50 pages each. Short story performed by frank marcopolos duration. Browse stephen kings bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Many of king s most famous short stories were included in this collection. So it is a countdown and we all know that king loves his countdowns since we move from january to december. Muller makes these characters comes to life in a way that makes the story even more. Apr 1, 2018 705 jerusalems lot short story by stephen king audiobook youtube. In stephen kings first televised interview from way back in 1982, the.
Clocking in at hours and 53 minutes, the green mile is one of the shorter books on this list, and a favorite of many stephen king fans. The short stories below are mostly available for online reading only, except for some that allow you to download in pdf format. Stephen king reveals in his first tv interview whether he sleeps with the lights on 1982 stephen kings top 20 rules for writers. Stephen kings 60plus novels and ten long collections of short fiction reflect and refract, connect to, and illuminate each other and theyre also great to listen to. There are some good stories here such as ur, obits and bad little kid but theres quite a lot of filler in this fairly lengthy collection. King is an author of science fiction, horror, supernatural and, fantasy stephen king audiobooks. Stephen king creates a list of 96 books for aspiring writers to read. May 27, 2017 a reading of the short story fair extension by stephen king, from his collection of short stories, full dark, no stars. Whisper reading here there be tygers by stephen king asmr. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. Stephen king audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Josh jones is a writer and musician based in durham, nc. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. But i have read most of stephen kings novels and short fiction, and ive read much of it more than once. Jun 11, 2019 crouch end by stephen king kirsty jane. In the bazaar of bad dreams, a collection of short stories, king goes back to his roots.
Long before youtube and online comics, there was the audiobook. Under the dome i love the dialogue so much, long but an easy listen night shift his short stories are his best overall writing, imo. Browse audiobooks read by stephen king sorted by best. King, when hes in top form, is the alltime best at short stories. Stephen king s 60plus novels and ten long collections of short fiction reflect and refract, connect to, and illuminate each other and theyre also great to listen to. A teachers guide to selected horror short stories of stephen king 3. I am the doorway is a science fiction horror short story by american writer stephen king, first published in the march 1971 issue of cavalier. Browse audiobooks written by stephen king sorted by best.
Famous in both the literature and the media world, stephen kings books have been sold to more than an amount. Stephen king, short story collections, short stories, books. He brings his characters, good and bad, alive on the page. He has published 61 novels, more than 200 short stories, and six.
Youll also find a comic adaptation of the short story little green god of agony. A list of stephen king s audiobooks, organized alphabetically. He has published 61 novels, more than 200 short stories, and six nonfiction booksand he. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. He is one of the most wellrenowned writers in the world. A list of stephen kings audiobooks, organized alphabetically. Stephen edwin king was born on september 21st, 1947. His first crime thriller featuring bill hodges, mr mercedes, won the edgar award for best novel and was shortlisted for the cwa gold dagger award. In the bazaar of bad dreams, a collection of short stories, king goes. Skeleton crew is a collection of 19 short stories, one novella, and two poems written over a 17year period. Stephen king audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks.
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