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by Shirley Jackson
02006
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to The Shining — fans consistently love both.
10 Best Books Like The Shining
If you loved The Shining by Stephen King, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Shining are:
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When recovering alcoholic writer Jack Torrance takes a job as winter caretaker at the remote Overlook Hotel, the isolation and supernatural forces drive him toward madness while threatening his wife a
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by Stephen King
02015433 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by William Peter Blatty
01994
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a deeply unsettling tone that will resonate with The Shining fans.
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by Stephen King
4.72019
Why you'll love it:
Another Stephen King book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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by Mary Shelley
4.52004352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a melancholic and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Shining fans.
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by Bram Stoker
4.01897488 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a gothic and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Shining fans.
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by David Wong
3.92007362 pages
Why you'll love it:
This horror shares a absurdly irreverent tone that will resonate with The Shining fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Shining
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson | 0 | 2006 | — | Closest match |
| Misery | Stephen King | 0 | 2015 | 433 | Same author |
| The Exorcist | William Peter Blatty | 0 | 1994 | — | Similar vibes |
| It: A Novel | Stephen King | 4.7 | 2019 | — | Same author |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | 4.5 | 2004 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Dracula | Bram Stoker | 4.0 | 1897 | 488 | Similar vibes |
| John Dies at the End | David Wong | 3.9 | 2007 | 362 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Shining?
The most similar books to The Shining are The Haunting of Hill House, Misery, The Exorcist.
What should I read after The Shining?
After finishing The Shining, readers most commonly pick up The Haunting of Hill House next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephen King, such as Billy Summers.
Who writes books like Stephen King?
Authors similar to Stephen King include Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, William Peter Blatty, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Grady Hendrix.
What genre is The Shining?
The Shining is a Horror novel by Stephen King, published in 1980. It features elements of Haunted Hotel, Isolation, Writer.
How long is The Shining?
The Shining varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Shining have romance/spice?
The Shining has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Shining
When recovering alcoholic writer Jack Torrance takes a job as winter caretaker at the remote Overlook Hotel, the isolation and supernatural forces drive him toward madness while threatening his wife and psychically gifted son Danny. King crafts claustrophobic psychological horror that explores domestic violence, addiction, and supernatural malevolence through the lens of a family trapped in an evil location. King's breakout novel that became Kubrick's iconic film and established King as the master of modern horror, this story examines themes of addiction, family dysfunction, and the thin line between sanity and madness while creating one of literature's most memorable haunted locations.