# 10 Best Stephen King Books of All Time, Ranked According to Goodreads

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- Published: 2026-11-05T13:32:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T23:08:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/best-stephen-king-books-ranked-goodreads/
- Topics: Entertainment, Horror

## Key points

- Goodreads ratings guide a ranking of King’s best novels.
- The article highlights horror rooted in family and small-town life.
- It discusses *Carrie*, *Pet Sematary* and *’Salem’s Lot*.

## Summary

Goodreads users’ ratings place ten of Stephen King’s novels among his best, highlighting the range of his work from supernatural horror to more dramatic stories. The article presents the list as a guide for readers starting with an author whose books often explore family, addiction and small-town life.

The text describes *Carrie*, *Pet Sematary* and *’Salem’s Lot*, focusing on their plots and appeal. *Carrie*, King’s debut, follows a bullied teenager who discovers telekinetic powers; its success helped launch his career. *Pet Sematary* centres on a family confronted with a burial ground that can return the dead, while *’Salem’s Lot* brings a vampire threat to a small New England town.

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