This was wonderful, Alex! I’m so happy anytime I hear praise for 11/22/63. That book is so meaningful to me. My two brothers and parents enjoyed it, and it’s my oldest brother’s favorite book of all time. The Dark Tower left me wanting to pick up more King, and I’m so excited to pick up Fairytale next month!
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Johanna! I have the same experience with 11/22/63! I read it and then my brother, and then my dad, and then one of my best friends and everyone loved it, which was insanely impressive to me! So happy you enjoyed The Dark Tower! It really is an incredible series! Thanks so much for watching!
@thepapertraveler11222 жыл бұрын
Yes! Love 11/22/63, my favorite King book and one of my favorites in general. Hoping to start The Dark Tower series next year even though I’ve been told a few times a book was thrown across the room with the ending,lol. Glad to hear you were in favor of it though!
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that book is phenomenal and is one of those that really can be read and enjoyed by almost anyone no matter what genre you primarily read! Hahaha the Dark Tower absolutely has a controversial ending, but as you said, I really enjoyed it and I know many, many people who do! I'm excited for you to start the series and I hope you enjoy it!! Thanks for watching!
@RekindledReader2 жыл бұрын
Dude this was awesome. The ones I'm looking forward to are 11/22/63, and Duma key. I'm thinking to read the former in November obviously lol
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man!! Yeah I love both of those books and I'm excited for you to get to them!
@mattsouter2081 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel! I’ve started the dark tower and I’m on Wastelands, really enjoying it!
@TallGuyReads Жыл бұрын
Oh awesome!! Enjoy the ride! The Waste Lands is a great book with an awesome ending!
@esmayrosalyne2 жыл бұрын
I've been meaning to try out more King for ages, so thanks for all the recs in this video!! Still stuck on book 4 in The Dark Tower, but I have no doubts that I will eventually finish out that series. 11/22/63 really appeals to me though, so I might dive into that one sooner rather than later. Fingers crossed Fairy Tale lives up to everyone's expectations!! Great video 🤩
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Esmay!! I think you will absolutely love 11/22/63! It’s a phenomenal story that truly has a little bit of everything and I hope you continue with Wizard & Glass! That’s one of my favorites! Can’t wait for Fairy Tale and hoping for the best! Thanks so much for watching!!
@BookishChas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Alex! I’ve been really wanting to read Eyes of the Dragon, and the Institute. Duma Key and Firestarter sound great too.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Chas! I think there’s a good chance you will love Eyes of the Dragon and probably the other ones as well! Let me know when you decide to pick them up! I’d love to hear your thoughts! Thanks so much for watching!!
@BookishChas2 жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads you’re welcome. I definitely will.
@RJGibson72 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video man! I need to read more King, there’s so many of his books I want to read so this definitely helps!
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man!! Yeah 100%! He has such an enormous catalog of books to choose from that are all over the map in terms of genre, themes, characters, horror level, etc. so there’s definitely something for most people! Really excited for you to read some more King! Thanks for watching!
@ctaylorcaldwell2 жыл бұрын
A fantastic video as always. I loved '11/22/63' and will certainly be checking out the other recommendations. It's be great to get some more Dark Tower/Stephen King content. Thank you.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Super happy to hear you enjoyed 11/22/63 that really is an incredible story! Thanks for the feedback! I definitely think I will be putting out some more King content in the future! Thanks for watching!
@crystalsingh73252 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I still remember reading the Gunslinger for the 1st time and being blown away🤯I feel so sad when people say its their least fav Dark Tower book 😅 Lol Salem's Lot & Wizard & Glass are my def top 2 of his works.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Crystal! Yeah I totally agree! I enjoyed The Gunslinger from the first time I read it as well and it only got better on a reread! Awesome picks for a top 2! Absolutely phenomenal books! Thanks for watching!
@ShelfCentered2 жыл бұрын
Great video and love so many King books especially because of their sff elements. I still need to read Eyes of the Dragon though but 11/22/63 is so good and so is the Dark Tower, one of my all time favorite series.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Bryce!! Yeah I 100% agree! Eyes of the Dragon is great you should definitely read that one! Yeah, 11/22/63 and Dark Tower are some of my favorite books out there! Thanks for watching!
@angelaholmes88882 жыл бұрын
Eyes of the dragon is really great but underrated I read it before reading the dark tower series 🙂
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's incredibly underrated! It's usually glossed over, but it really is such a special, fantastically written story by King! Thanks for watching!
@dinocollins7202 жыл бұрын
The institute really grabbed my attention!!!
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
It’s a great one! I would definitely recommend it!
@cherylwhybrew12242 жыл бұрын
I would enjoy seeing more Dark Tower. I’ve read the first two books but the timing wasn’t right. I know there have been a bunch of read alongs recently but it would be cool for new readers of sci-fi and fantasy. I wouldn’t mind rereading the first two again and then continue on.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I definitely will be doing some more DT stuff down the road! I totally get the timing not being right...it's a very unique series and definitely one of those where you need to almost be in the mood for it to full embrace it! I hope you pick them up soon for a reread as I would be super curious to hear your thoughts!! Thanks for watching!
@jordanreads2 жыл бұрын
Eyes of the dragon is one of the books I plan to read before retrying the dark tower! Duma key is still one of my all time fav King novels I loooovveeee firestarter. There’s a list of books I want to read before DT because I saw they’re heavily related, like salems lot etc. so I’m hoping to get to it soonish.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
That’s definitely a great idea! It’s a super short King book but it really is a phenomenal book and definitely has some DT Easter eggs that’ll make reading that series even more fun! Yes!! Glad to hear you love Firestarter! I also think Duma Key is one of my favorite King novels as well! Awesome! Let me know when you decide to pick those up! Salem’s Lot is one of my favorites by King hands down so I’d love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for watching, Jordan!!
@alynam822 жыл бұрын
This was a great SK video, and I'm in agreement with all your selections, especially your description on 11/22/63 -- you were spot-on. I felt that I was living the late 50s, with the sights and sounds, cars and buses, the clothes, and the taste of root beer 🍺. Also I'm not a romance reader, but the love between Jake and Sadie was convincing and engaging. While not my "favorite" SK read, definitely amongst the greats! So yea, I'm a Tower Junky. Wizard and Glass is my #1 of the series. I'd be down for Dark Tower content. If it's something you're interested in making, just know I'm of the captive audience 😄
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Yeah I totally agree with you about the romance between Jake and Sadie as well! Wizard & Glass is a phenomenal book! Thrilled to hear you love so much! Thanks for the feedback! I will most likely be doing some DT content here and there down the road! Thanks for watching!
@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video!! 11/22/63 is one of my favs!! I've had a huge fascination abt the assassination of JFK for a long time... plus I love portal fantasy and the 50s-60s time period. I was reading King in pub order (minus DT) and took a break. I need to get back to it so I can make it to Duma Key. I've read most of the others you mentioned and 🙌🙌.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Penny! I totally agree! 11/22/63 was such a perfect combination of everything I love in a good story plus the fact that I've always been fascinated by the JFK assassination as well! Let me know when you pick up Duma Key! It's one of my favorites and I think is an incredibly good book! Thanks so much for watching!
@lorr123x Жыл бұрын
Only just started reading Stephen king after only watching movie versions of his books 👀 😅 love the bookshelf behind would love to see a tour of what’s on it. 😊
@TallGuyReads Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Whatever gets you reading King is amazing in my opinion! I hope you enjoy what you read by him! I am definitely planning on doing a bookshelf tour soon! Thanks for watching!
@catswhit2 жыл бұрын
My boyfriend gifted me first edition copies of the first 3 dark tower books.. they’re stunning and I can’t wait to read them!! Also 11/22/63 is AMAZING. It’s one of my all time favorite books agghhh I read it almost 2 years ago and still think about it constantly. I’m due for a re read soon 😌 long live the King
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's an amazing gift! I've been trying to find first editions of the first 3 for a while! I'm excited for you to start them! 11/22/63 is such a phenomenal read! I am also itching for a reread soon haha...I'm always thinking about that book! Thanks for watching!!
@Wanderwilderreading Жыл бұрын
This was a great video and made me want to dive into Eyes of the Dragon, esp since I read The Stand this year as well. And 11/22/63 is probably at the top of my list for Stephen King.
@TallGuyReads Жыл бұрын
That is awesome to hear!! Eyes of the Dragon is an excellent book! Yeah, 11/22/63 is suuuuch a good book...It's definitely a top tier King for me as well! Thanks for watching!
@WordsinTime2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be starting The Dark Tower in 2023!
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Yesss!!! Can't wait for you to start it man!
@CreeperMan9512 жыл бұрын
Dark Tower is also my favorite work by Stephen King. The scope of the story is so unbeliveably immense and encapsulate perfectly what the author is capable of. You get a mix'n match of fantasy, sci-fi and horror all at once.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I'm glad to hear you always love the series! It blends so many genres it's unbelievable! Thanks for watching!
@FIT2BREAD2 жыл бұрын
Great list. I def want to read more King. King sci-fis I really liked were Under The Dome, The Running Man, and also...of course, The Stand
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Under the Dome is one of his books I’ve been trying to get to for years and unfortunately haven’t done so yet! Really need to read that soon! The Stand is one of my favorite books and definitely a favorite King for me!The Running Man and most of the other Bachman books I really need to read! I did read The Long Walk though and that might be a top 5 king book for me! Thanks for watching!
@FIT2BREAD2 жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads did u ever watch the Schwarzenegger Running Man movie...obv very different than the book. But it's fun and campy
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
@@FIT2BREAD I haven’t actually, but now you have my super interested hahaha will def check it out! The premise is super cool!
@FIT2BREAD2 жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads yeah if u ever have one of those lazy days your are in for some campy Arnold beating up the bad guys stuff and u don't mind the very dated cinematography. . .
@dinocollins7202 жыл бұрын
Sadly I haven't read any King yet! I'm really looking forward to jumping in!
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh that’s exciting!! Any idea of what you’re going to read first when you do?
@dinocollins7202 жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads after your review I'm actually thinking The Institute
@angelaholmes88882 жыл бұрын
You definitely should do more dark tower content 😊💯
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
I definitely think I will be and I can't wait to share it with you!
@BaldBookTuber2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed Firestarter and planned to have some cross-channel palaver about it with Baron, but he uhhh … didn’t want to. Big fat dnf from him. :( Really fun video with some stuff I absolutely love (11/22/63 is my favorite King book, and Wizard and Glass isn’t far behind it,) and some stuff I haven’t gotten to yet as I make my way through his catalogue.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha of course Baron DNFd it, damn haha yeah I totally agree! 11/22/63 and Wizard & Glass are two absolutely phenomenal books and easily some of his best!! Glad to hear you love those! Thanks for watching the video Scot!
@RedFuryBooks2 жыл бұрын
Everyone, listen to Alex when he says to read 11/22/63! One of his best books. Solid list here!
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Yessss, preach! It is an absolutely phenomenal book that I think most readers will enjoy regardless of what genre they primarily read!
@angelaholmes88882 жыл бұрын
I didn't enjoy the institute but did enjoy the dark tower series I also enjoyed the ending it definitely shocked me my least favorite book in the series is the drawing of three my favorite is wizard and glass I'm definitely will be rereading the series
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Exciting to hear it!! I hope you enjoy your time with the series when you pick it up for a reread!
@heidi6281 Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite King Novel just because I had nightmares for days after I finished it, no other book has done that!
@heidi6281 Жыл бұрын
Duma Key
@TallGuyReads Жыл бұрын
Right?! Duma Key is fantastic! I also think it’s so incredibly underrated! I never really hear people talking about it, but I’m so happy to hear how much you loved it! Thanks for watching!
@curtjarrell97102 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex. I've read and enjoyed 11/22/63, and The Institute. I read and mostly enjoyed Firestarter, although the main character isn't particularly well drawn imo. I still need to great Eyes of the Dragon and Duma Key. I'm not a fan of Th Dark Tower. I hope you enjoy Fairy Tale.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Curt! Glad to hear you enjoyed 11/22/63 and The Institute! Let me know if you pick up Eyes of the Dragon or Duma Key anytime soon as I'd love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for watching!!
@ianthereader2 жыл бұрын
Let’s gooo
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha man I am so excited for Fairy Tale
@warrenryan12512 жыл бұрын
stephen king ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
The one and only!
@angelaholmes88882 жыл бұрын
Even though I enjoyed 11/22/63 it's not a favorite book from king it's definitely one of his best I also enjoyed the tv series adaptation
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Yeah absolutely! It's a phenomenal story! I also enjoyed the adaptation as well!
@dinocollins7202 жыл бұрын
Great video! Did you see the 11.22.63 adaptation on Hulu???
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Yes I did and I actually really enjoyed it! Hahaha
@dinocollins7202 жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads yeah agreed it was pretty good!
@troncatch2 жыл бұрын
I’m curious why you didn’t have The Talisman on this list. I count it as fantasy. It ties in to the Dark Tower as well. Do you just not like it as much as the others? It’s always been one of my favorites.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
I was only including books that I've read like I said in the intro so unfortunately The Talisman isn't on this list because I haven't read it yet! I've been pushing it off for years and hope to get to it soon! I'm happy to hear it is one of your favorites! Thanks for watching!
@safinan80082 жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 I always like watching ur videos, I always look forward the topics u talk about on ur channel!! I’m bit scared 😟 to pick up Stephen king book I don’t like horror 😦😦 books sorry 😐..... happy reading to you!! 😊🦋🎬🎥
@angelaholmes88882 жыл бұрын
You should start with kings short story collections like full dark no stars it's the first book from king that I read and you should definitely check out the KZfaq channel called dave reads king his channel focus on kings books in publication order he gives 19 reasons on why you should read one of kings books because of that channel I have read from a Buick 8 and desperation and the regulators Dolores Claiborne
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
I totally get it, but I will say that Stephen King is SO much more than a horror writer and has written so many stories that blend so many different genres that I'm sure there is more than one that you would really enjoy! Like Angela said, Full Dark No Stars is a phenomenal short story collection and could be an excellent place to start!
@safinan80082 жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads thank you!! 🦋 happy reading to you!! 🦋
@AveryAvidReader2 жыл бұрын
I really want to read 11/22/63 but the size of it scares me to death haha
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha totally get that but I promise you it’s worth it! Let me know if you decide to pick it up sometime down the road! I’d love to hear your thoughts!
@User739922 жыл бұрын
What would you suggest as your favorite one? I want to get into Stephen King and his books more but dont know wher to start
@TallGuyReads Жыл бұрын
Out of the ones on this list, I’d say as an individual novel, 11/22/63 is probably my favorite, while The Dark Tower as a series is my favorite story! When it comes to where to start with Stephen King I usually recommend ones like Salem’s Lot, The Shining, Pet Semetary, Misery if you’re looking for his horror-focused work; 11/22/63, Duma Key, Revival would also be good points too! Otherwise, IT and The stand are two of his best and most well-known works and I absolutely love both of them…I don’t usually recommend them for new readers of SK just because of their length, but if the premise of them interests you definitely check them out! Thanks for watching!!
@User73992 Жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads ok thanks a lot!
@praetorxyn2 жыл бұрын
I really don't get the universal praise for 11/22/63's ending. I felt like the book was pretty amazing right up until that point. Spoilers: While I was expecting something that would basically undo the whole book because we can't have a time travel story where the time travel actually works out, no... it always has to be "terrible things happen to people who meddle with time," that doesn't make it happening any better. And while I'm guessing it's beloved because he still loves her, she doesn't even know who he is and is old enough to be his grandmother probably. Most people probably think that's tragically romantic. I just find it pointlessly tragic. If the time travel worked out and there was a tragically romantic ending, or the time travel didn't work out, but he took one last trip into the past to be with the woman he loves, I'd have felt differently.
@TallGuyReads2 жыл бұрын
I totally get that! Light spoilers below! I never felt that it was pointlessly tragic, but it definitely is a melancholy ending in a lot of ways. I just always felt like a good amount of the book really focused on the importance of living in the moment and living your life for the individual small moments rather than letting them fall by the wayside in some effort to pursue a big plan that one may have in their head about what their life should be. I totally understand where you’re coming from and I’m sorry the ending didn’t work for you! It totally landed for me, but I will say if you’re looking for another ending…there is an alternate ending out there on King’s website! Thanks so much for watching the video!!
@praetorxyn2 жыл бұрын
@@TallGuyReads No one's ever willing to engage when I bring up this topic, so thanks lmao. That ending didn't seem to change anything other than Sadie got married to another guy, so it's even worse IMO :D To be clear, I don't think the ending is necessarily "bad".... I just don't get why everyone else seems to love it. I think it's "OK."
@twheeler19802 жыл бұрын
Brandon Sanderson has left the chat: … … … 🤷♂️🫣😎😬 LOVE Sanderson though.