Which SK books have you read the most times?

[M.]

I've read Christine at least four times. It's the smoothest and easiest-to-read book SK have ever written, a page-turner and mind candy. One of the rare books I could read in one sitting (Yeah, I'm usually a slow reader).

I've read Needful Things three times. Simply brilliant. Gaunt is a terrific villain, probably as much as RF for me. Ace Merrill is one of those sub-villain I couldn't forget. (view spoiler)[The mini civil war during the finale was mind-blowing. (hide spoiler)]

I've read several of his other books two times: Pet Samatary, The Stand, various short stories and a few more.

[Becky]

For me, the clear winner would be The Shining. Then The Stand, and then probably the Dark Tower series.

[Malina]

The Stand, at least four times, I was just contemplating another go at it!

[M.]

I'll have to read The Stand another time for sure. The Shining as well.

[Steve]

I read the Complete and Uncut edition of the Stand before Christmas and it was the 3rd time and twice for the original version so 5 in total.
It was like going out with old dear friends.

[Becky]

I've never read the "original" edited version of The Stand. I do own it though and it's definitely on my list of SOOOOOOOOOOOOON reads. LOL

[Scott]

I've read It three times. My favorite novel.

[Doreen]

The Stand.

[Pj]

Absolutely The Stand! Have read it at least 6 times if not more. I also love IT and have read that 3 times. And i agree with you that Christine is very smooth quick reading.

[Becky]

I've read IT twice. The first time I read the pb edition and liked it but wasn't wowed... the second time I listened to the audio and absolutely loved it. I highly recommend the audio version. It's fantastic.

Just sayin'.

[Nick]

Read it and listened to the audiobook which is really very good. I recommend the audio if your into it. Never read the shorter version. Wonder if it has anything to recommend it.

[Donald]

Don't re-read books, there are too many out there to read and I won't live long enough to complete my TBR list as it is ...

[Kandice]

I've read The Stand (both versions) many times, just not sure how many. Close runners up would be The Shining, Lisey's Story and The Long Walk.

I've read all of his more than once with very few exceptions.

[Jim]

The Stand and the Shining would top that list for me.

[Nick]

I've read and listened to On Writing six times (give or take a partial listen-to) 11/22/63 three times.

[Jaro]

I've read Bag of Bones five times, Duma Key and Pet Sematary three times each. There is a certain power to some of his books that make them satisfying to re-read. Especially those that have a character on the rebound from some tragedy or loss. Like Mike in Bag and Edgar Freemantle in Duma. I just want to read again and again how they make it through. I've also read On Writing three times.

[Nick]

Jaro wrote: "I've read Bag of Bones five times, Duma Key and Pet Sematary three times each. There is a certain power to some of his books that make them satisfying to re-read. Especially those that have a chara..."

Great insights Jaro. Bag of Bones really deserves a re-read on my part. I liked it a lot... Duma Key too. I may have read that one 3 times.

[Kandice]

I've read Duma key at least 5 times. Maybe more. I am a serial rereader.

*sigh*

That's why my TBR never gets smaller.

[Todd]

Carrie about 6 times. I love it.

[Matthew]

For me it is The Long Walk - probably 3 or 4 times.

I have and have not yet read the uncut Stand (but I do have it). I also have the original edited and that is the only one I have read. So, I guess that will not count as a re-read!

[Jeff]

I have read The Uncut Stand 3 times and always find something new. Either a detail in a character or setting that adds a little something to the story

[Alice]

The Stand and It. Soon I will be adding 11/22/63 to this list. I love this book also!

[Terri]

The Stand.

[Lonne]

The DT series ofc

[Michael]

I think the only one I've read twice is Pet Sematary and that was a long time ago. You guys have inspired me to reread some of my faves though.

[Kit★]

The winner for me with 5 times read is The Gunslinger. Next, with 4 times read is Drawing of the Three, The Waste Lands, Wizard and Glass, and Eyes of the Dragon. Third place, with 3 times read is Wolves of the Calla, Song of Susannah, and The Dark Tower, as well as Nightmares and Dreamscapes, The Stand, Four Past Midnight, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, The Talisman, IT, Bag of Bones, Cujo, Different Seasons, and Desperation. The others are all either once or twice, though I'm sure my numbers will undoubtedly change in the future :)

[Squire]

It would have to be The Gunslinger. Because every time a new DT book came out, I would reread the previous ones (except 5,6, &7--they came out in rapid succession). I think I've read TGS around 8 or 9 times.

But I've read The Stand (1978) 4 times and the other version once.

[Victoria]

uncut Stand is my all time favorite King novel--ENJOY!

[Peastatgeria]

The Stand and The Dark Tower Series. Reading the Dark Tower books right behind each other without waiting years between books give you a fuller complete story. Its just a different experience.
The Stand and the complete Dark Tower series are my favorite SK books of all times. I can read them over and over.

[Tom]

Read the stand twice. Gunslinger twice and the Mist twice but I intend to reread all his short story books as soon as I find them

[Miriam]

I haven't even read all his books once. I'm still doing that.

[Tom]

I haven't read them all yet either but I haven't read the earlier ones since I was in high school. That was awhile ago!

[Miriam]

My problem is that although Stephen King is my favorite author I still like to read other authors too so I switch off. And that makes the whole process longer.

[Kandice]

I read tons of authors besides King, but I always manage to read his newest as soon as its released and then sneak a few rereads of the oldies but goodies in each year.

[Ronnie]

I haven't read all of Stephen King's books. Frankly, a lot of them don't interest me, although I'm sure I would enjoy them. I have read The Tommyknockers 3 times, I'm reading The Gunslinger right now for the third time and will be going on to the next books of The Dark Tower series. It will be the second time reading all of those. I have a really good memory of the books I have read so reading them again too soon doesn't make sense to me. It has been a long time since I have read his books for the first time, so I'm sure I will be getting back to rereading some of the early works.

[Nicole]

Pet Semary and The Shinning are the ones I have read the most. My 15yr old read her first King book, Carrie, a few months ago and she is currently re-reading it again.

[Chris , The Hardcase]

The Gunslinger, for reasons Squire mentioned above - read it with new releases of the DT series. Plue I've reread the completed series a couple of times since then.

Besides those, I've read The Stand four or five times between the two versions.

Next would probably be The Regulators, strangely enough.

[Chris]

I've read The Shining (my personal favorite) at least 5 times since I first read it 16 years ago. A close second would probably be Rose Madder of all things. I don't care what people think, I like that book.

[Trent]

bag of bones, the stand, the girl who loved Tom Gordon each twice

[Ebb]

I've read Under the Dome twice and listened to the audiobook.

[Nick]

On Writing about 6 times, Shawshank about 4, Girl who live Tom Gordon 4, 11/22/63 3 times, Wizard and Glass, the Stand, Bag of Bones, Under the Dome, Tommyknockers, Christine, Gerald's Game, Rose Madder, Full Dark No Stars ... 2.

[Kandice]

I just finished The Shining for the 8th or 9th time.

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "I just finished The Shining for the 8th or 9th time."

Amazingly enough I've only read it once, and it was the first King book I read. Definitely time for a re-read.

[Kandice]

Nick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "I just finished The Shining for the 8th or 9th time."

Amazingly enough I've only read it once, and it was the first King book I read. Definitely time for a re-read."

It loses nothing! I promise.

[Nick]

Kandice wrote: "Nick wrote: "Kandice wrote: "I just finished The Shining for the 8th or 9th time."

Amazingly enough I've only read it once, and it was the first King book I read. Definitely time for ..."

I'm sure it doesn't, but it was such a mind-blowing experience that I'm kind of saving it... for a dark and stormy night... or when my wife finally throws me out. :-) BTW listening to King's rationale of the life of a writer in the eyes of his spouse (in Bag of Bones) may have bought me a little forgiveness. At least now she knows she's not alone.

[K.L.]

The Stand, The Shining, The Dead Zone, The Gunslinger, 'Salems' Lot. Have read those multiple times. Can't really remember how many times for each book, but those are the ones I gravitate to most frequently.

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The Shining, Salem's Lot, and Desperation.

[Ron]

I so rarely re-read a book, but King book would be the author I would choose. More troubling, there are King books that I've yet to read even once.

[Terri]

Ron wrote: "I so rarely re-read a book, but King book would be the author I would choose. More troubling, there are King books that I've yet to read even once."

Get going, Ron! You're in for an incredible ride. I'm getting ready to start Finders Keepers and the Dark Tower series.

Happy reading!

[Victor]

I have only read the first three Dark Tower books twice. I really want to reread Cujo since that was my first King book I read.