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First Photos And Some Changes For Carrie

Posted: July 13, 2026, 20:22
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Entertainment Weekly posted the first images from the upcoming Tv-series based on Carrie today as well as more info about what we can expect. And it sounds like we should prepare for there to be some changes compared to the book.


Flanagan’s vision for these characters couldn’t be more different than previous movies. He describes Spacek’s performance as “a clenched fist who’s absolutely shaking out there in the world.” Meanwhile, Summer H. Howell version of Carrie is “wide open,” “eager,” “curious,” and “earnest,”. “[She’s] walking into the forest of her teenagehood without any sense of danger and with an innate trust in people and in goodness.”


We’ll get moments like the period scene in the high school bathroom that sets off a wave of bullying. And, of course, there’s the prom. “We’re getting there a completely different way and the events of that prom are going to be completely different,” Flanagan prefaces. “That’s a wonderfully delicious and irresistible opportunity for someone who loves adapting things.”


Stephen King also talks about the ‘TK gene’ [for telekinesis] and the science behind Carrie’s abilities. Something that the De Palma adaptation ignored was Carrie’s place in the larger universe, that she’s part of a sorority of very gifted women and just doesn’t know it. The book absolutely points at that, but that was something we could pick up and run with.


Beginning with episode 2, each installment of the season will open with “a different, unique story of a different woman, somewhere else in the world and in time, coming to terms with their own abilities. Carrie’s specific place among that group of women is part of the real joy that we get to discover over the course of the season.
- Mke Flanagan


What do you think about this? Carrie is set to premiere on Amazon Prime in October.

Anniversary Contest At Lilja’s Library!

Posted: July 4, 2026, 21:59
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OK it’s contest time and to celebrate Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary I have a really special prize for you (see image).



All you need to do is find this post on my social media and follow and share it on any of my other social media before August 28th.

Then on August 29th, which just happens to me my birthday (I’m a bit older than 30 though) I will randomly select one social media and then one person that follows me there and have shared this post as the winner.

The contest is open to anyone all over the world and you can share as many times and on as many social media as you like. And don’t forget to follow.

Here is where you’ll find Lilja’s Library’s social media:
Facebook
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Instagram
Threads
Bluesky

Good Luck!

An update from Joe Hill

Posted: July 2, 2026, 21:27
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Joe Hill updated us about the status of his next book, Hunger and told us he is now working on the book after that in his latest newsletter.

My book-a-year plan is off to more like a book-every-two-years start. All I can tell you is that Hunger is done in second draft, chugging pleasantly along through the next editorial steps, and I’m at work on a new novel. I wrapped up a screenplay—the first time I’ve ever adapted someone else’s work!—and will likely be on to another adaptation in the fall.

Sherlock Cover

Posted: June 23, 2026, 08:28
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Here is the hardback cover for SHERLOCK: Short Story Anthology that includes Joe Hill's new story An Exercise in Murder. Release date for the hardback is December 1st and you can pre-order it here.

Ben Young To Direct Mister Yummy

Posted: June 15, 2026, 13:09
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Australian filmmaker Ben Young is set to direct a feature adaptation of Mister Yummy, a short story The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.

“Stephen King was one of the first authors I ever read religiously, so getting to work on something that came from his imagination is a genuine honour. What I love about Mister Yummy is that the horror is inseparable from the humanity. It’s creepy, moving, character-driven, and exactly the kind of movie I’d line up to see. It’s also the first feature I’ll direct that I’ve also written on since Hounds of Love, so helping shape the script into the kind of Stephen King film I’d want to experience myself has been a real joy.”
- Ben Young

Mister Yummy follows Ollie Franklin, a charismatic resident of an assisted living facility who begins experiencing disturbing visions after the death of a fellow resident. As the line between memory, regret, and the supernatural begins to blur, Ollie is forced to confront long-buried secrets from his past before time finally catches up with him.

Running A Website For 30 Years Just For The Fun Of It

Posted: June 14, 2026, 23:47
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That is what I have done. Since 1996 I have run Lilja’s Library for fun. And for my love and interest in Stephen King’s books. When I created the site I created it for me, not for anyone else and not for a second did I think it would still be here 30 years later. Let’s look at the Internet back in 1996. It was all new and not very good. Because the connection was so slow there were almost no images to be found online, an image could take minutes to load. So, the sites that were there were mostly text. Some really cool ones had revolving skulls but that was it. When I found the Internet, I was 26 and a university student. I spent my time in the computer halls trying to find info about King’s books. At this time, you didn’t know about a new book until it was out in the stores and you ran into it. I know, it’s hard to believe but it’s true. Now the Internet came, and you could find info about books you didn’t even know existed quite easily. So, I searched and found a few pages about King and his work but not one that collected all the info in the same place, and I thought to myself, “OK, I’ll create a site and collect all the stuff there,” and I did.


At first it didn’t have a name but eventually people like me that wanted everything in the same place found the site and for reasons I have now forgotten I decided to call it Lilja’s Library – The World of Stephen King and something that changed my life was born.

Today I have run the site for more than half my life. I’ve done it because I enjoy it. I like to give all of you who follow me all the latest news. Today there are other pages that do the same, some of them are really good, some not so good. But the number of sites to choose from is far greater today than it was back in 1996. That’s for sure. Still, a lot of you keep coming back to my site for the latest King news and for that I’m very grateful. Because to be honest, today I do this for all of you out there that stop by the site, post a comment on some of my social media accounts thanking me for some news I just posted. For those of you that email me saying you were able to get your hands on your first signed King book because I posted about its release and for all of you that direct me to stuff that might become news on the site.

We all have something in common. We all love Stephen King’s books, and we all want to spread the word about them so that more people can find out how good they are and become fans like us. I have made so many friends from all over the world during these 30 years that I can hardly believe it’s true. Most of you I never get the chance to meet in person but a few I have met. I went to France to promote one of my books about King and met fans that hardly spoke a word of English. I don’t speak French, but we still connected. I went to Bulgaria and the Czech Republic and the same thing happened there. Amazing.


What about the future then? Well, so far this year has been a lot of fun. I have had contests, my followers on social media have increased a lot. On Facebook I now have over 120,000 followers, which sounds crazy when you say it out loud. It’s almost like a small city where everyone follows me. But everything must come to an end sometime, right? For a short time, I got the idea that 30 years was a good number of years to run a site and actually toyed with the idea of letting 2026 be the site’s last year. To have a countdown until December 31 and then call it quits. But then I realized that I had too much left to do. I’ve been invited to speak at KingCon 2026 in Atlantic City in October; I have a killer contest left to run and that is just a few things. So, the site will live on for a bit longer. Will it be here for 30 more years? Probably not since I would be 86 by then if I’m still alive. Will it be here for 10? I don’t know, maybe. I do know that as long as it’s active I will keep doing my best to deliver the latest news from Stephen King’s Kingdom. Oh, and I will give you one more promise. Lilja’s Library will always be free for everyone to access. I will never charge you anything for accessing the info on it. I might ask for a donation from time to time (if the expenses are running high) since I don't make any money from it now and never have.

So, thank you for your support, no matter if you’ve been with me for 30 years or one year. I hope you stick around and don’t be a stranger if we meet somewhere. Stop and say, “Hi.”

Thanks for all your support!
Lilja

Season 2 Of The Institute Almost Done Filming

Posted: June 5, 2026, 08:23
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It's been siltent about the filming of season 2 of The Institute so far but today Ben Barnes who plays Tim Jamieson posted a photo from the set on him and Joe Freeman who plays Luke Ellis and said that the filming of season 2 is coming to an end.

What than means in terns of a release date is unclear but my guess is either late this year or early next.

Hansel and Gretel: The Deluxe Edition

Posted: May 18, 2026, 10:40
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Hansel and Gretel will be released in a signed and limited edition from Hodder & Stoughton.


Experience the classic, haunting tale of Hansel and Gretel, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak, in this beautiful collector's edition.

The soon-to-be-unveiled deluxe edition of Hansel and Gretel features:
- A gold-foiled slipcase developed from Sendak's own sun illustration, keeping your book in pristine condition for decades to come.

- Exclusive cover art, unique to this edition, sets it apart as a special collector's copy.

- Five collectible prints featuring art not included in the original hardback, sealed in an envelope with a special message from the Sendak Foundation.

- Heavyweight paper and durable binding, lovingly created for pride of place on the family bookshelf for this generation and the next.

- Alongside the deluxe edition, there will be 100 limited, numbered copies signed by Stephen King, which will ship at a later date to allow for signing and numbering.

Coming soon for pre-order for customers worldwide, excluding the US, Canada, and Philippines. More info

My Thoughts On Locke & Key: Comic, TV, Dramatization & Keys

Posted: May 5, 2026, 22:35
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I’ve just spent some time at Keyhouse with the Locke family, and it’s been a very interesting stay. I’ve been meaning to read the Locke & Key comic (story by Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodríguez) for some time, but other things have kept getting in the way. But now I finally decided it was time. I also decided I wanted to check out everything connected to the comic. That means the comic, the audio dramatization, the three-season Netflix series, the unaired Fox pilot, the unaired Hulu pilot and the physical keys that have been created by Skelton Crew Studio.

The keys are magic, and each is unique. One, the Ghost Key, lets you become a ghost if you open the right door with it and go through. Another, the Head Key, lets you open your head and look inside.

With a successful story there are often attempts to turn it into a major movie or a TV series. Locke & Key is no exception. What’s different is that they failed twice before they got it right.

Andy Muschietti directed a brilliant pilot episode… funny, relentlessly paced, and thoroughly terrifying.

Check out my thoughts here.

No More Locke & Key

Posted: April 24, 2026, 17:31
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Just finished Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez’s comic Locke & Key, all 45 issues. Only problem now is that i want more. So I asked Joe but unfortunately it doesn't look like there will be more issues.

My Thoughts On Monsters in the Archives

Posted: April 21, 2026, 08:21
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Here are my thoughts about Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks.

To say that Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King is an interesting book is a huge understatement. This is the book I have been waiting for, without knowing that I was waiting for it.

Patton Oswalt to Narrate Other Worlds Than These

Posted: April 16, 2026, 22:49
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Patton Oswalt is the narrator of the upcoming third Talisman book, Other Worlds Than These.

“I've been a Stephen King fan since I was 10. His books were a huge part of how I fell in love with storytelling in the first place so having the opportunity to narrate Other Worlds Than These feels a little unreal. Being able to step into The Dark Tower universe and bring the final chapter of the Talisman trilogy to life is an absolute honor."
- Patton Oswalt

Credit : Courtesy Robyn Von Swank; Simon & Schuster
"Having Oswalt on board is a “wonderful” feeling. Spoiler alert: In Other Worlds, there's a character named Payton Orville, who's… a stand-up comedian!”
- Stephen King

Other Worlds Than These will be published on Oct. 6 and is now available for preorder:
US hardcover
US Audio
Kindle

UK hardcover

Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish

Posted: April 16, 2026, 10:03
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Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish

Here is a birthday wish from Caroline Bicks. Caroline has spent a year in King's archives and written a wonderful book about it, Monster in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King.

Next week I will speak to Caroline about her book as well as review it so look for that early next week.

30 Years Of Serving The King Contest Coming...

Posted: April 8, 2026, 10:54
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As you might (or not) know 2026 is the 30th anniversary of Lilja’s Library. I’m celebrating all year long with birthday wishes from friends and fellow King fans (if you want to send in a video I’d be happy to post it on the site) as well as contests. So far I have had 2 contests and soon it’s time for the third.

I haven't set a date or a format for it yet but I wanted to give you a taste of what you can win. Here is a sneak peek.

Hint: Here is a cropped photo showing parts of the important page in the book that you can win...

Even though the contest is in the future I do recommend you to follow my social medias ASAP to avoid missing out! I don’t think I have to tell you, you don’t want to miss out on this one, right?

Follow Lilja's Library and look for more info here: Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky

We Have A Winner!

Posted: April 1, 2026, 09:44
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The second 30th Anniversary contest is over and we have a winner but first let’s check out the correct answer. The question was:

Name the three book series King has written that includes 3 or more books.

The correct answer should be:

The Dark Tower: 8 books
The Bill Hodges trilogy: 3 book
The Talisman trilogy: 3 books

Yes, The Talisman trilogy is included since the questions was “book series King has written” and the third book is written even if it’s not released yet.


Some of you answered The Gwendy trilogy but that isn’t correct since King was only part of book 1 and 3. Some of you also mentioned The Holly Gibney books and I admit that those can be seen as a series even if I se them more as books with the same character included but I have given right for that as well.

The Green Mile has also been mentioned but that is one book even if it was released in segments but that is not a series.

Unfortunately there were a lot of you that had the correct answer and was drawn but then didn’t include your address and was therefore (as stated on the contest page) disqualified. One that did get the right answers and included his address and is now the happy owner of a copy of the limited Firestarter is…

LEE MOORFOOT in Ohio

CONGRATULATIONS! the book is on the way!

Thanks to Overlook Connection for sponsoring the contest. They are also giving everyone 10% off on everyting on StephenkingCatalog.com if you enter the code LILYA10.

Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Thanks!

Posted: March 31, 2026, 11:44
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Thanks to everyone who has wished Lilja’s Library a Happy 30th Anniversary! I really appreciate all your support in my quest to cover everything King on the site. It’s been 30 exciting years!

You can see all the videos here.


Thanks to: Vincent Chong, Glenn Chadbourne, John Ajvide Lindqvist, François Vaillancourt, Glen Mazzara, Mick Garris, Joe Hill, Barbara Muschietti, Andy Muschietti and Stewart O’Nan.

100,000 Followers

Posted: March 27, 2026, 00:24
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Today Lilja's Library reached 100,000 followers on Facebook.

Thanks to all of you that follow me there and for all for your support during the last 30 years!

Heather Graham Talks Carrie

Posted: March 22, 2026, 21:38
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Heather Graham talked briefly about the upcoming Carrie series with Collider.

"I have seen the first three episodes, and they’re great. They bring in an aspect of social media bullying and guns in school, so they try to modernize it, and I do feel like he captures the essence of what makes Carrie great.”

What do you all think about it?

I'm Going To KingCon!

Posted: March 10, 2026, 08:48
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If someone have missed it it's now official. I'll be a guest at the 2026 KingCon in Atlantic City, NJ, October 22-24. Other guests that's been announced so far is Francois Vaillancourt.


Can't wait to see you all in Atlantic City!

The World Ends In Hardcover

Posted: March 3, 2026, 16:18
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The End Times will be released in hardcover collecting all 12 issues. The book will be released in early 2027 but you can pre-order here.


As the world struggles to begin again—years after a pandemic wipes out most of the population—Mary Poole finds meaning as a writer and editor when she revives an old printing press and begins publishing a small-town newspaper. But Mary soon discovers there are other, more sinister agendas at work as well. Don’t miss this tale of quirky humor, startling fear, deep love, faith in humanity, and—ultimately— hope.

Special contributions by Claudia Inez Bachman not only inform the narrative, but add to the lore surrounding Claudia and her late husband, Richard Bachman, Stephen King’s longtime pseudonym.

2026 Contest #2: Firestarter

Posted: February 27, 2026, 14:26
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It’s time for the second 30th anniversary contest. The prize this time is Slipcased limited and illustrated edition of Firestarter published by PS Publishing. The book is donated by Overlook Connection.

The question you need to answer correct this time is:

Name the three book series King has written that includes 3 or more books.

Answer the question by filling out this form (no other entries will be valid so please do it right) and follow me on one or several social medias. On April 1st I’ll randomly select one of my social medias. I will then randomly select one of the entries. If the entries I select have the right answer I’ll also see if the person who sent it in follows me on the selected social media and if that is the case we have a winner. If the answer is wrong or the selected person doesn’t follow me on the selected social media I’ll select a new winner.

Here is an example (facebook and Mr. X are just examples in this case) of how I will draw the winner. So, the more you follow me the bigger your chances are of winning.


Good Luck to everyone! You have until March 31 to enter!

Lilja's Library on Social Media
Facebook
X
Instagram
Threads
Bluesky

About the book:
Slipcased limited of Firestaerter, released by PS Publishing.
Slipcased Edition - Extensively illustrated by Dave McKean with wraparound colour dustjacket; an illustrated slipcase; and sumptuous interior pieces. This edition is strictly limited to one thousand numbered copies signed by Dave McKean.

Thanks to Overlook Connection for donating this book!

Long Days and Pleasant Nights — 30 Years Online

Posted: February 26, 2026, 11:36
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Lilja’s Library celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. That means it first entered the Internet back in 1996. The Internet was still new, and most websites consisted of plain text, revolving skulls, and other “cool” effects. In the middle of it all, Lilja’s Library made its debut. Never in my life could I have imagined that, 30 years later, I would still be updating the site with all the latest news about King.

1996 was a great year to be a King fan. We received no fewer than three books that year, King’s 38th, 39th, and 40th releases. Now, thirty years later, he is publishing his 92nd book.

That year also gave us The Green Mile, released in six parts over six months, an experience that allowed fans to discuss the story together without anyone reading ahead and spoiling the ending. Each installment even came with its own screensaver for our computers. The only problem? Most of us didn’t even have a computer.

We also got the twin novels Desperation and The Regulators, the latter released under the Richard Bachman name. As you can see, 1996 wasn’t just a strong year in terms of quantity, it was also a year of experimentation. The Green Mile was published in serialized form, and Desperation and The Regulators were interconnected through their characters despite being published under different names. 1996 truly was a wonderfully experimental year for King. And Lilja’s Library entry was perfect timing.

There were also a few film releases. We got Thinner, based on Bachman’s novel of the same name, featuring King in a cameo as the pharmacist, Mr. Banghor. Additionally, two sequels were released, Sometimes They Come Back...Again and Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering, which, in all honesty, we might have managed without.

A lot has happened since those early days, but Lilja’s Library is still here. For that, I want to thank all of you who visit the site, comment on social media, write to me, and share my news.

Make sure you follow Lilja’s Library in whatever way works best for you. 2026 is a special year, and you won’t want to miss what’s coming. There are many fun things ahead throughout the year!

Read the full history of Lilja's Library here.

Long Days and Pleasant Nights fellow Constant Readers!
Lilja February 26, 2026

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King Writes Intro To Horror Collection

Posted: February 20, 2026, 09:45
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King has written an intro to Nat Cassidy's horror collection I Know A Place and now you can read a short excerpt from it over at Forbes.

“The short version is, I just asked!” he told me over email. “The long version is, I was lucky enough to have King read my previous novel, When the Wolf Comes Home, and say some incredibly nice things about it. I also had a story in last year’s bestselling anthology set in the universe of King’s The Stand, about which he also had some very kind words."
- Nat Cassidy

The book is released on May 5 from Shortwave Publishing.
Thanks to Anders Jakobson

Carrie Arrives In October

Posted: February 17, 2026, 16:47
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During Katee Sackhoff's Fan Expo Vancouver panel, she shared the release window for Carrie.

"Back to Mike Flanagan, yeah... the Flanniverse... October of 2026, Carrie comes out on Amazon. You guys are in for a treat. It's very good. It's very good. I mean, it's 'Carrie.' There's fire? ... There might be some blood. Yeah, I'm just excited. You guys are gonna love it. Mike Flanagan is, so good at what he does: smart, psychological horror."

Mike Flanagan & Stephen King Goes Into The Mist

Posted: February 10, 2026, 20:24
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Deadline reports today that King and Flanagan will do a remake of The Mist for Warner.

Flanagan will direct and write the screenplay and he will produce through Red Room alongside Tyler Thompson and Spyglass’ Gary Barber and Chris Stone. Alexandra Magistro will also executive produce for Red Room.

The Mist has previously been made into a feature film by Frank Darabont back in 2007 and a TV series back in 2017. Why King and Flanagan feel there is need for a new movie is beyond me. I rank Darabont's version as one of the top 5 best King adaptations out there, especially the ending.

Thoughts?

King Is Happy With The Scripts For S1 Of The Dark Tower

Posted: February 9, 2026, 16:38
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King has commented on the scripts for season 1 of Mike Flanagan's adaptation of The Dark Tower and he likes it.

The scripts for the first season are wonderful. I am so happy with them. Stephen King is very happy with them. He's been through it with his adaptations. He'll tell you he's not pleased. And this one means more to him than any of the others, so the pressure is huge.

Read more here

The Talisman 3: Other Worlds Than These Out Oct. 6

Posted: February 8, 2026, 02:56
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Amazon.co.uk has listed The Talisman 3 for release on October 6 and it’s title is Other Worlds Than These

'I wanted to go back to Mid-World, which was always the Territories by another name' - Stephen King

This is Stephen King and Peter Straub's epic and unforgettable finale to the Talisman Trilogy (including the novels The Talisman and Black House) and a wrapping up of the fate of the worlds in King's iconic, fiercely beloved Dark Tower epic. It is also a wonderful stand-alone novel, that will appeal to new readers, as well as to King's Constant Reader.

OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE is the story of Jack Sawyer, whom readers first met when he was twelve, crossing America and 'the territories' to save his mother's life, and met again in Black House, where Jack faces a child killer and the Crimson King (among other evils). In OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE Jack must stop a rampaging gang of infected teenagers from America-side, and the forces of the mysterious Gullet at the edge of Mid-World, before it destroys our world and all worlds. Jack is older now; his Ka-tet is fraying; and his task, nearly impossible.

Magnificent, riveting, full of heart, and humour, OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE is a spectacular, propulsive adventure, and features 30 exclusive black and white illustrations by artist Gabriel Rodriguez.

Pre-order your copy here.

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Stephen King: Not Just Horror (German ed.)
2026:
Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (German edition)
October 2026:
Carrie TV Series
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Other Worlds Than These
2026:
Stephen King: Not Just Horror (Portuguese ed.)
2026:
Stephen King: Stories From Five Decades of Storytelling (Portuguese edition)
November 5, 2026:
An Exercise in Murder (Short story by Hill)
2026:
The Institute season 2
March 2, 2027:
Hunger (Joe Hill)

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