Stephen King's Literary Influences

Stephen King shares his favorite books, memorable lines, and the books that inspired him to become an author. He discusses books that evoke emotions, his favorite high school read, and books he loves to reread. King also talks about books that bring him happiness, anticipated reads, and books he wants people to think he's read. The video concludes with King thanking viewers.

Who is the author of Stephen King's favorite book, 'Lonesome Dove'?

• Douglas Fairbairn

• Larry McMurtry

• John Steinbeck

• Peter Straub

Which book's opening line does Stephen King find perfect?

• The Shining

• Shoot

• Carrie

• Ghost Story

Which horror book does Stephen King mention as his favorite?

• Dracula

• The Exorcist

• Ghost Story

• It

Which book does Stephen King say inspired him to become an author?

• In Dubious Battle

• Every book he read as a kid

• The Land That Time Forgot

• The World According to Garp

Which book brought a tear to Stephen King's eye?

• In Dubious Battle

• The Land That Time Forgot

• Whipple's Castle

• The World According to Garp

Which book made Stephen King fall in love with reading?

• The World According to Garp

• The Land That Time Forgot

• In Dubious Battle

• Whipple's Castle

What is Stephen King's favorite book from high school?

• In Dubious Battle

• East of Eden

• The Grapes of Wrath

• Of Mice and Men

Which book does Stephen King love to reread?

• Whipple's Castle

• The Shining

• Carrie

• Misery

What makes Stephen King happy after finishing a book?

• The book's reviews

• The book being done

• The book's sales

• The book's success

Which author's new novel is Stephen King eager to read?

• Michael Connelly

• John Grisham

• Dan Brown

• James Patterson