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Patton Oswalt will narrate the audiobook edition of Other Worlds Than These, coming October 6th, 2026. His performance brings Jack Sawyer, one of Stephen King’s most beloved heroes, back for the epic finale of the Talisman Trilogy, co-created with Peter Straub.



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Stephen tells Esquire about Other Worlds Than These, where he’ll finish the saga after Straub’s death—and how his late friend’s ideas were resurrected for this epic goodbye. Plus, read an exclusive excerpt from the upcoming novel.


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Production has begun on The Institute Season 2 at MGM


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Nearly 40 years after the Rob Reiner classic “Stand By Me” hit theaters, fans will get a new audiobook of the novella that inspired it—Stephen King’s “The Body.” Actor Wil Wheaton, who played young Gordie Lachance in the movie, provides the narration.


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"[T]he triumph of 2016’s King adaptation 11.22.63 on Netflix some 10 years after the miniseries debuted proves that King remains overlooked in one genre. His sci-fi adaptations often go under the radar when they reach the screen, whether it is in the form of movies or TV shows, and this impacts which of his adaptations get made."


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Did you know PEN America discovered Stephen King was the most banned author of the 2024-2025 school year? As an effort to make more banned books accessible, Penguin Random House is partnering with the brilliant people at PEN America and Out of Print to offer 5 lucky winners a chance to win this banned books bundle!


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Vintage Stephen King titles: Carrie, 'Salem’s Lot, The Shining, The Stand and Night Shift


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Released today, check out the first trailer for The Running Man, coming to theaters November 7th, 2025.


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We are thrilled to announce that award-winning actress Jessie Mueller will narrate the audiobook edition of Never Flinch, coming on May 27th. Known for her extraordinary talent and ability to bring stories to life, Jessie’s performance promises to immerse fans in this thrilling world of intertwining storylines featuring fan-favorite Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters. Don’t miss this unforgettable listening experience!


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Stephen King reads from his new thriller, Never Flinch, and takes readers behind the scenes, explaining his love of Holly and how this new "whodunnit" came to be.


Catch the Premiere on YouTube on 4/24/25 at 4pm EDT

Hansel and Gretel is a must-have reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, retold by worldwide bestselling author Stephen King, with artwork by Caldecott Medal–winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak. Sendak’s illustrations were originally created as set and costume designs for the Humperdinck opera of Hansel and Gretel in 1997. This new edition of Hansel and Gretel will be published in the US by HarperCollins Children’s Books and in the United Kingdom by Hodder Children’s Books, part of Hachette Children’s Group, on September 2, 2025.


Hansel and Gretel brings together two creative legends, each unparalleled in their genius and influence shaping the literary landscape for kids and adults alike for more than sixty years. In this book, Stephen King brings his signature voice to the classic fairytale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest. Sendak’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations on every page draw readers into the deliciously daring world of Hansel and Gretel. With a personal introduction from Stephen King, this beautiful book has been created in close collaboration with The Maurice Sendak Foundation. This stunning storybook makes the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak, and Grimm fairytales.


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