Remedial Reader: The Essential Stephen King Back List

The prolific icon’s 51st novel is out this week. Though many readers are familiar with his classic horror novels, here are some genre-busting King titles that may have slipped past all but the most ardent fans. By Jessica Ferri. Plus, more of our Remedial Reader series.

Jessica Ferri

Published Apr. 25 2012 12:00AM EDT

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This week, Stephen King published his 51st novel, The Wind Through the Keyhole, the latest in his Dark Tower series. The number 51 doesn't even include his nine short-story collections, five nonfiction books, and other ephemera like comics, adaptations, and collaborations.

Though his books have sold more than 350 million copies...

Remedial Reader: The Essential Stephen King Back List

The prolific icon’s 51st novel is out this week. Though many readers are familiar with his classic horror novels, here are some genre-busting King titles that may have slipped past all but the most ardent fans. By Jessica Ferri. Plus, more of our Remedial Reader series.

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Jessica Ferri