Stephen King
Author
The most prolific and successful horror writer in history — over 60 novels, 200 million copies sold. His memoir On Writing is considered one of the best books on craft ever written. A voracious reader who consumes 70-80 books a year and recommends widely on Twitter.
@stephenking46
Timeless books
2,783
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423 yrs old
Oldest book
Stood the test of time — old, widely published, and repeatedly endorsed
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