The Shining Books in Order

3
Books
1977
First Book
2013
Latest Book
37
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of The Shining books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Before the Play

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1977

2

The Shining

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1977

3

Doctor Sleep

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2013

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the The Shining series is publication order: 1. Before the Play (1977), 2. The Shining (1977), 3. Doctor Sleep (2013). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The The Shining series by Stephen King contains 3 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The The Shining series is written by Stephen King. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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