Sure. 'Cell' is a lesser known King novel. It's set in a world where a mysterious signal sent via cell phones turns people into zombie - like creatures. It's a fast - paced horror story with King's unique take on the apocalypse theme.
'Lisey's Story' is also not as famous as some of his other works. It delves into the relationship between a writer's widow and her memories of him. It has elements of the supernatural and is a more psychological horror story, exploring themes of love, loss and the power of the mind.
One lesser known Stephen King novel is 'The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon'. It tells the story of a young girl lost in the woods and her psychological journey while relying on the thought of baseball player Tom Gordon for strength.
Sure. 'The Mist' is somewhat of a hidden gem in his sci - fi works. It's about a strange mist that envelops a town, and within the mist are all kinds of terrifying creatures. Another one is 'The Dark Tower' series, which has elements of sci - fi. It's a complex story that follows the journey of the Gunslinger across different worlds and dimensions.
Sure. 'The Shining' is a very famous one. It's about a family who takes care of an isolated hotel during the off - season and the horrors that unfold there. Another great one is 'It', which features a terrifying clown named Pennywise that preys on children in a small town.
One lesser known fantasy novel is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It weaves a story of a golem and a jinni in 19th - century New York. Another is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. It features a young woman who is taken away by a wizard to live in his tower. And 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is also great, following the life of Kvothe, a gifted young man with a mysterious past.
Sure. 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi is a great one. It's a memoir in graphic novel form that tells about her life in Iran during a complex political period. Another is 'Blankets' by Craig Thompson, which is a semi - autobiographical story exploring love, faith, and family. And 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman, though it has gained more recognition over time, is still relatively lesser - known to some and it's a profound exploration of the Holocaust through an interesting animal - as - character representation.
One lesser known horror novel is 'The House Next Door' by Anne Rivers Siddons. It tells a disturbing story about a haunted house. Another is 'The Elementals' by Michael McDowell. It has a really eerie atmosphere set in an old beach house. And 'Lost Souls' by Poppy Z. Brite is also great. It has a unique take on vampires and the horror that surrounds them.
One of his famous fantasy novels is 'The Dark Tower' series. It weaves together elements of western, fantasy, and horror. Another is 'It', which features a terrifying shape - shifting entity that haunts a town.
One such novel is 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. It's a beautifully written retelling of the story of Achilles and Patroclus, with a strong undercurrent of romantic love. The prose is lyrical and it really draws you into the world of ancient Greece and the relationship between the two main characters.
Sure. 'The Shining' is a very well - known one. It's about a family who becomes the caretakers of an isolated hotel and the terrifying things that start to happen there. Another is 'It', which features a shape - shifting evil entity that preys on children in a small town. And 'Carrie' is also famous. It tells the story of a high - school girl with telekinetic powers who is bullied and then takes revenge.
'Viking Fire' by Judith Starkston is also worth checking out. It tells a story of love and war among the Vikings. It has well - developed characters and a plot that weaves together historical facts about Viking battles, politics, and family structures. While it may not be as well - known as some of the big - name Viking novels, it offers an engaging and immersive experience into the Viking world.