Who wrote The Shining?

Stephen King wrote The Shining, first published in 1977. It is a work of horror and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Shining?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The Shining with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/stephen-king-the-shining/.

Essential Read

The Shining

Name: The Shining
Author: Stephen King

by Stephen King · 1977

Horror · ranked #2 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

A family caretakes an empty winter hotel that wants the father for itself; King's masterclass in dread.

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The verdict

Category: Horror
First published: 1977 · 1970s
Author: Stephen King
Standing: Essential Read

About Horror

Horror asks what we are most afraid of, and why. The best horror is never simply about monsters — it uses dread and the supernatural to explore grief, guilt, isolation and the uncomfortable truths we'd rather not face.