Great topic, Dave! I always tell people I really miss those big long King novels that cover a whole small town. I would love to see him write big long small-town novels for Gatlin Nebraska and Ludlow Maine. Sort of big sequels to Children of the Corn and Pet Sematary that dive into those towns the same way Needful Things covers all of Castle Rock or The Tommyknockers covers all of Haven. A Sidewinder Colorado book would be really cool too, as sort of a combined Shining and Misery sequel.
I love the way that Stephen King tackles sequels. It's almost more like a spin-off then a traditional sequel. Like if anyone else was tasked to write a sequel to Cujo it was almost certainly have some sort of evil dog. But, that's not that he does. I use Rattle Snakes as an example because it's the most obvious, but the same principle applies to most of his other sequels as well.
My three: 1) The Stand, Just say 20 years down the line, how bad are things in Boulder, if they haven't learned any of the lessons, what if there was an east coast group lead by an old Stu that has to go back to Boulder and set things right or dealing with the fall out 2) 1408 (this kinda has past in so ways) but I would have loved to seen when you had all those "haunted" shows on tv, and do it like lost footage about a group of these "hunters" going there and how bad the room is and what is the ramifications of the forces in the room being seen and how that could effect the world. 3) Carrie/Firestarter: Why two, because I could see that Carrie was the reason for the shop coming into being, and go through things maybe as a "Stand" way of going from people working in Shop's perspective and then maybe like Charlie or someone else trying to stop the shop.
Tales from The Stand - an anthology that basically asks the question "if the world dies to captain trips, how does that effect his other novels?? " What happens to Salem's lot or Derry when "food" suddenly becomes scarce? Can a "place" like the overlook or rose red become sick? Do the creatures in "the mist" roam free now that there is nothing to contain them? To make the decision: die as a man or live as a werewolf?
There is an anthology of stories, by others who aren’t King, set in the world of The Stand that is coming out this year. Your other suggestions are all great 👍
After reading rattlesnakes I totally agree. Unpopular opinion but a similar story but with sue snell from Carrie. Also it’s way past the time period for penny wise to return
Id love to see a book based around the gentlemans club in The Breathing Method. Some good old spooky storys around the fire at Christmas....yes please!!!!
I would absolutely love a sequel to The Stand. What happened to the world after Vegas? Could Randy Flagg maybe return? What happened to the people of Boulder? I also would love a sequel to Under The Dome. That would be amazing.
My first reaction when I read the titel: I don't need one at all. I don't see very many stories, that really are needing one. Yes, I admit, Firestarter is an idea. But I don't need old Richie Tozier in a retirement home .. perhaps, if he starts to remember? uhm ... okay, I have to stop the idea or I write fan fiction^^ I would love to know about the children of Fran and Stu, the world of The Stand could be nice for a sequel. But I must admit, some prequels should be interesting: About Derry? Bought. Perhaps some old tales about the man they call RF. 1630 in Germany? and I can't comment without Joyland ... I want to know some stories from the youth of Mr. Easterbrook, carnie from carnie.
Kind of boring but... 'The Tommyknockers'. Haven is a restricted area and alien hunters trespass there to discover there is still some residual alien atmosphere. Could be a fun little short story.
I’d like to see a sequel of the Body from the perspective of Billy Tessio (after the deaths of certain characters). Years later from corruption or living in Castle Rock. Is redemption possible
I feel like in my opinion Firestarter, Pet Sematary and IT could get potential sequels. It depends if it's a short story. Rattlesnakes was an awesome sequel to Cujo. I would honestly like to see Misery get a sequel. I do hope foe a third book in The Talisman series. From what I heard, Stephen King may continue to write the third book solely. Also, rest in peace, Peter Straub 🙏.
Oh yeah! I’d love a good Firestarter sequel. I’ve read King on and off since the 80s and hadn’t gotten to Firestarter until recently and I think it’s become one of my favourites.
After currently dnf'ing Sleeping Beauties for now, I'm starting Firestarter for the first time. Wish me luck.😁 Great idea for a video. Definitely a It, Institute, Stand or a Dr sleep sequel would be my top choices.👍
Have you listened to any of the audio books? Been listening to Eye of the Dragon and the narration is great, makes Flagg feel real intimidating and creepy. P.s. I thought the Carrie re-read was great and would love to see that continue as a series
I'm reading and watching 1994 TV series of the stand side by side. I wonder why King change Flagg from a man to a demon, and why he changed Rita to Nadine (Larry's woman) in the series. I think the book is better than the series. What do you think?
I also prefer the book (although not a very big fan of either really). As for merging/swapping characters, I think that often happens for TV just to streamline things a little 🤷🏻♂️
my pick is not a sequel, but a sort of prequel i want a whole book of Dr John McAulife and adventures as a ME oh yeahhhhh my dotter said Pet Semetary before we hit play how about a novella/short story from word processor of the gods where his beautiful new life starts fraying at the edges and glitches start showing his old awful life under the proverbial blanket
Great topic, Dave! I always tell people I really miss those big long King novels that cover a whole small town. I would love to see him write big long small-town novels for Gatlin Nebraska and Ludlow Maine. Sort of big sequels to Children of the Corn and Pet Sematary that dive into those towns the same way Needful Things covers all of Castle Rock or The Tommyknockers covers all of Haven. A Sidewinder Colorado book would be really cool too, as sort of a combined Shining and Misery sequel.
A Ludlow doorstopper novel would be very cool!
Would love a Duma Key sequel. That said, maybe do a Top 10 of King books or short stories not set in Maine? 🤔
Ooh, yes, good call (on both!)
I love the way that Stephen King tackles sequels. It's almost more like a spin-off then a traditional sequel. Like if anyone else was tasked to write a sequel to Cujo it was almost certainly have some sort of evil dog. But, that's not that he does. I use Rattle Snakes as an example because it's the most obvious, but the same principle applies to most of his other sequels as well.
Absolutely! I’m all for it 👍
The Tom Gordon suggestion would be amazing
Thanks, I was pretty pleased with it 😊
Totally agree with you on needful things but i would want to see Leland gaunt again yes to firestarter and Salem's lot 🤔
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My three: 1) The Stand, Just say 20 years down the line, how bad are things in Boulder, if they haven't learned any of the lessons, what if there was an east coast group lead by an old Stu that has to go back to Boulder and set things right or dealing with the fall out
2) 1408 (this kinda has past in so ways) but I would have loved to seen when you had all those "haunted" shows on tv, and do it like lost footage about a group of these "hunters" going there and how bad the room is and what is the ramifications of the forces in the room being seen and how that could effect the world.
3) Carrie/Firestarter: Why two, because I could see that Carrie was the reason for the shop coming into being, and go through things maybe as a "Stand" way of going from people working in Shop's perspective and then maybe like Charlie or someone else trying to stop the shop.
I like all of these - I’d even read the Stand one! 😂
Tales from The Stand - an anthology that basically asks the question "if the world dies to captain trips, how does that effect his other novels?? " What happens to Salem's lot or Derry when "food" suddenly becomes scarce? Can a "place" like the overlook or rose red become sick?
Do the creatures in "the mist" roam free now that there is nothing to contain them?
To make the decision: die as a man or live as a werewolf?
There is an anthology of stories, by others who aren’t King, set in the world of The Stand that is coming out this year. Your other suggestions are all great 👍
After reading rattlesnakes I totally agree. Unpopular opinion but a similar story but with sue snell from Carrie. Also it’s way past the time period for penny wise to return
I take you mean a Sue Snell sequel that *isn’t* The Rage Carrie 2?? 😂
@@DaveReadsKing correct I haven’t seen any Stephen king sequels except it and Dr sleep
Id love to see a book based around the gentlemans club in The Breathing Method. Some good old spooky storys around the fire at Christmas....yes please!!!!
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I would absolutely love a sequel to The Stand. What happened to the world after Vegas? Could Randy Flagg maybe return? What happened to the people of Boulder?
I also would love a sequel to Under The Dome. That would be amazing.
Oof, Under the Dome some time later…that would be bleak!
It will be interesting to see if any of these end up being a sequel! I have faith for Duma Key
Same here! It felt like too big a tease not to go anywhere, and he didn’t brush it off when he was on Talking Scared recently either
My first reaction when I read the titel: I don't need one at all. I don't see very many stories, that really are needing one.
Yes, I admit, Firestarter is an idea. But I don't need old Richie Tozier in a retirement home .. perhaps, if he starts to remember? uhm ... okay, I have to stop the idea or I write fan fiction^^
I would love to know about the children of Fran and Stu, the world of The Stand could be nice for a sequel.
But I must admit, some prequels should be interesting: About Derry? Bought. Perhaps some old tales about the man they call RF. 1630 in Germany? and I can't comment without Joyland ... I want to know some stories from the youth of Mr. Easterbrook, carnie from carnie.
Love some of those prequel ideas!
Kind of boring but... 'The Tommyknockers'. Haven is a restricted area and alien hunters trespass there to discover there is still some residual alien atmosphere. Could be a fun little short story.
Not boring at all! That sounds cool!
I’d like to see a sequel of the Body from the perspective of Billy Tessio (after the deaths of certain characters). Years later from corruption or living in Castle Rock. Is redemption possible
Interesting! Very cool idea
This list is GOLD! I have to know what happens to Edgar Fremantle.
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I feel like in my opinion Firestarter, Pet Sematary and IT could get potential sequels. It depends if it's a short story. Rattlesnakes was an awesome sequel to Cujo. I would honestly like to see Misery get a sequel. I do hope foe a third book in The Talisman series. From what I heard, Stephen King may continue to write the third book solely. Also, rest in peace, Peter Straub 🙏.
Yes, it seems that way about The Talisman, he talked about it a bit on the recent episode of Talking Scared where he was a guest.
Oh yeah! I’d love a good Firestarter sequel. I’ve read King on and off since the 80s and hadn’t gotten to Firestarter until recently and I think it’s become one of my favourites.
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After currently dnf'ing Sleeping Beauties for now, I'm starting Firestarter for the first time. Wish me luck.😁
Great idea for a video. Definitely a It, Institute, Stand or a Dr sleep sequel would be my top choices.👍
I think that if you got on with The Institute you will have plenty of fun with Firestarter 🔥
Have you listened to any of the audio books? Been listening to Eye of the Dragon and the narration is great, makes Flagg feel real intimidating and creepy.
P.s. I thought the Carrie re-read was great and would love to see that continue as a series
I’ve never done an audiobook, but really should! And the rereads will be back soon!
The ones that could have really powerful sequels are firestarter pet sematary and the girl who loved Tom gordon
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I'm reading and watching 1994 TV series of the stand side by side. I wonder why King change Flagg from a man to a demon, and why he changed Rita to Nadine (Larry's woman) in the series. I think the book is better than the series. What do you think?
I also prefer the book (although not a very big fan of either really). As for merging/swapping characters, I think that often happens for TV just to streamline things a little 🤷🏻♂️
my pick is not a sequel, but a sort of prequel
i want a whole book of Dr John McAulife and adventures as a ME
oh yeahhhhh
my dotter said Pet Semetary before we hit play
how about a novella/short story from word processor of the gods where his beautiful new life starts fraying at the edges and glitches start showing his old awful life under the proverbial blanket
That word processor idea is cool!
@@DaveReadsKing thank you
Peter Straub is gone into another dimension. May his afterlife be lovely.
I’m only here to watch you hold up shitty paperback editions.
Good job as you will almost never find me holding up a - ugh - hardback 😂
@@DaveReadsKing eeeww… we call it Hardcover. Damn Brits 🤪