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August
7
King Joins Big City Greens Halloween Episode
Disney has officially announced the guest cast who will be doing voices in the upcoming 5th season of the animated series Big City Greens and King i
Disney has officially announced the guest cast who will be doing voices in the upcoming 5th season of the animated series Big City Greens and King i
July
31
Sam Raimi Goes To Desperation
Sam Raimi will produce an upcoming adaptation of King’s Desperation and Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky are on board to direct. Searchlight Pictures
Sam Raimi will produce an upcoming adaptation of King’s Desperation and Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky are on board to direct. Searchlight Pictures
30
Welcome To Derry Season 2 Still In Script Stage
Casey Bloys head of HBO recently spoke to Variety and gave a status update on season 2 of Welcome to Derry that confirms what most of us (except those
Casey Bloys head of HBO recently spoke to Variety and gave a status update on season 2 of Welcome to Derry that confirms what most of us (except those
28
Carrie Season 2? It’s Possible
Carrie could end up being a multi-season affair. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly at San Diego Comic-Con, Flanagan addresses the “potential” for
Carrie could end up being a multi-season affair. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly at San Diego Comic-Con, Flanagan addresses the “potential” for
27
Flanagan Compares His Carrie & The Mist With Building LEGO
Mike Flanagan talked a little about his adaptation of The Mist (not filmed yet) at Comic-Con. Director Frank Darabont adapted it in 2007 and Flanagan
Mike Flanagan talked a little about his adaptation of The Mist (not filmed yet) at Comic-Con. Director Frank Darabont adapted it in 2007 and Flanagan
26
All 8 Episodes Of Carrie Released October 7
During Prime Video’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con they announced that all 8 episodes of Carrie will be released on October 7 in more than 240 countr
During Prime Video’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con they announced that all 8 episodes of Carrie will be released on October 7 in more than 240 countr
26
Carrie Trailer
The trailer for Carrie is here. Premier October 7. What do you think?
The trailer for Carrie is here. Premier October 7. What do you think?
26
Carrie Is Coming October 7
Carrie is coming to Amazon Prime on October 7. Here is the official poster.
Carrie is coming to Amazon Prime on October 7. Here is the official poster.
25
Flanagan & Cast Talks Carrie
Mike Flanagan and the cast from Carrie, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Matthew Lillard, and Amber Midthunder being interviewed by IGN at SDCC. F
Mike Flanagan and the cast from Carrie, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Matthew Lillard, and Amber Midthunder being interviewed by IGN at SDCC. F
18
The Road To The Dark Tower Is Long
Flanagan says that getting The Dark Tower done is a long process. When Flanagan struck a splashy television deal with Amazon, after a years-long st
Flanagan says that getting The Dark Tower done is a long process. When Flanagan struck a splashy television deal with Amazon, after a years-long st
13
First Photos And Some Changes For Carrie
Entertainment Weekly posted the first images from the upcoming Tv-series based on Carrie today as well as more info about what we can expect. And it s
Entertainment Weekly posted the first images from the upcoming Tv-series based on Carrie today as well as more info about what we can expect. And it s
13
Exclusive Look At Other Worlds Than These Art
King’s official site has published an exclusive first look at some of the illustrations from Other Worlds Than These. The book features 38 exclusive
King’s official site has published an exclusive first look at some of the illustrations from Other Worlds Than These. The book features 38 exclusive
9
Carrie Is Going To Comic-Con
Here are some news about Mike Flanagan’s Carrie. On July 25th at 4:45PM - 5:45PM, at Comic-Con, we can attend Meet the New Class of Carrie.
Here are some news about Mike Flanagan’s Carrie. On July 25th at 4:45PM - 5:45PM, at Comic-Con, we can attend Meet the New Class of Carrie.
4
Anniversary Contest At Lilja’s Library!
OK it’s contest time and to celebrate Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary I have a really special prize for you (see image). All you need
OK it’s contest time and to celebrate Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary I have a really special prize for you (see image). All you need
2
An update from Joe Hill
Joe Hill updated us about the status of his next book, Hunger and told us he is now working on the book after that in his latest newsletter. My boo
Joe Hill updated us about the status of his next book, Hunger and told us he is now working on the book after that in his latest newsletter. My boo
June
23
Sherlock Cover
Here is the hardback cover for SHERLOCK: Short Story Anthology that includes Joe Hill's new story An Exercise in Murder. Release date for the hardback
Here is the hardback cover for SHERLOCK: Short Story Anthology that includes Joe Hill's new story An Exercise in Murder. Release date for the hardback
18
King Reads From Other Worlds Than These
Stephen King is reading from the upcoming third Talisman book, Other Worlds Than These on Youtube.
Stephen King is reading from the upcoming third Talisman book, Other Worlds Than These on Youtube.
15
Ben Young To Direct Mister Yummy
Australian filmmaker Ben Young is set to direct a feature adaptation of Mister Yummy, a short story The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. “Stephen King was o
Australian filmmaker Ben Young is set to direct a feature adaptation of Mister Yummy, a short story The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. “Stephen King was o
14
Running A Website For 30 Years Just For The Fun Of It
That is what I have done. Since 1996 I have run Lilja’s Library for fun. And for my love and interest in Stephen King’s books. When I created the
That is what I have done. Since 1996 I have run Lilja’s Library for fun. And for my love and interest in Stephen King’s books. When I created the
12
UK Cover For Other Worlds Than These
Hodder & Stoughton has released their cover for Other Worlds Than These, the third and final book in The Talisman series. Other Worlds Than Thes
Hodder & Stoughton has released their cover for Other Worlds Than These, the third and final book in The Talisman series. Other Worlds Than Thes
10
Joe Bob Briggs Joins The End Times
Joe Bob Briggs will write the introduction to the collection of all 12 issues of The End Times that will be released in hardcover in March 2027. It wi
Joe Bob Briggs will write the introduction to the collection of all 12 issues of The End Times that will be released in hardcover in March 2027. It wi
5
Season 2 Of The Institute Almost Done Filming
It's been siltent about the filming of season 2 of The Institute so far but today Ben Barnes who plays Tim Jamieson posted a photo from the set on him
It's been siltent about the filming of season 2 of The Institute so far but today Ben Barnes who plays Tim Jamieson posted a photo from the set on him
3
Cover For Sherlock; Including A Short Story By Hill
Here is the cover for SHERLOCK: Short Story Anthology: Ten new cases. Ten master storytellers. One immortal detective where Joe Hill's new short story
Here is the cover for SHERLOCK: Short Story Anthology: Ten new cases. Ten master storytellers. One immortal detective where Joe Hill's new short story
May
18
Hansel and Gretel: The Deluxe Edition
Hansel and Gretel will be released in a signed and limited edition from Hodder & Stoughton. Experience the classic, haunting tale of Hansel and G
Hansel and Gretel will be released in a signed and limited edition from Hodder & Stoughton. Experience the classic, haunting tale of Hansel and G
15
Dinah's Hat; New Short Story Out Today!
King just surprised us with a new short story, Dinah's Hat in the June issue of The Atlantic.
King just surprised us with a new short story, Dinah's Hat in the June issue of The Atlantic.
12
King Introduces I Know A Place
Have you checked out the book I Know A Place: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours by Nat Cassidy? King has written the introduction to the book and over
Have you checked out the book I Know A Place: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours by Nat Cassidy? King has written the introduction to the book and over
5
My Thoughts On Locke & Key: Comic, TV, Dramatization & Keys
I’ve just spent some time at Keyhouse with the Locke family, and it’s been a very interesting stay. I’ve been meaning to read the Locke & Key co
I’ve just spent some time at Keyhouse with the Locke family, and it’s been a very interesting stay. I’ve been meaning to read the Locke & Key co
2
Billy bumbler Richard
King teases about a new billy bumbler in Other Worlds Than These.
King teases about a new billy bumbler in Other Worlds Than These.
1
The Dark Tower &n The Talisman Ends
According to King Other Worlds That These is the end of The Talisman and The Dark Tower saga.
According to King Other Worlds That These is the end of The Talisman and The Dark Tower saga.
April
24
No More Locke & Key
Just finished Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez’s comic Locke & Key, all 45 issues. Only problem now is that i want more. So I asked Joe but unfortunatel
Just finished Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez’s comic Locke & Key, all 45 issues. Only problem now is that i want more. So I asked Joe but unfortunatel
21
My Thoughts On Monsters in the Archives
Here are my thoughts about Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks. To say that Monsters in the Archives: My
Here are my thoughts about Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks. To say that Monsters in the Archives: My
20
My Interview With Caroline Bicks
Check out my interview with Caroline Bicks about her book Monster in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King.
Check out my interview with Caroline Bicks about her book Monster in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King.
16
Patton Oswalt to Narrate Other Worlds Than These
Patton Oswalt is the narrator of the upcoming third Talisman book, Other Worlds Than These. “I've been a Stephen King fan since I was 10. His boo
Patton Oswalt is the narrator of the upcoming third Talisman book, Other Worlds Than These. “I've been a Stephen King fan since I was 10. His boo
16
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish Here is a birthday wish from Caroline Bicks. Caroline has spent a year in King's archives and
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish Here is a birthday wish from Caroline Bicks. Caroline has spent a year in King's archives and
8
30 Years Of Serving The King Contest Coming...
As you might (or not) know 2026 is the 30th anniversary of Lilja’s Library. I’m celebrating all year long with birthday wishes from friends and fe
As you might (or not) know 2026 is the 30th anniversary of Lilja’s Library. I’m celebrating all year long with birthday wishes from friends and fe
7
New Paperback Releases
Between August and October 5 new paperback editions will be released. Pre-order here: The Mist The Body Apt Pupil The Sun Dog Rita Hayworth
Between August and October 5 new paperback editions will be released. Pre-order here: The Mist The Body Apt Pupil The Sun Dog Rita Hayworth
1
We Have A Winner!
The second 30th Anniversary contest is over and we have a winner but first let’s check out the correct answer. The question was: Name the three b
The second 30th Anniversary contest is over and we have a winner but first let’s check out the correct answer. The question was: Name the three b
March
31
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who has wished Lilja’s Library a Happy 30th Anniversary! I really appreciate all your support in my quest to cover everything Kin
Thanks to everyone who has wished Lilja’s Library a Happy 30th Anniversary! I really appreciate all your support in my quest to cover everything Kin
31
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish Here is a birthday wish from Stewart O'Nan. Stewart has collaborated with King on Faithful: Tw
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish Here is a birthday wish from Stewart O'Nan. Stewart has collaborated with King on Faithful: Tw
27
100,000 Followers
Today Lilja's Library reached 100,000 followers on Facebook. Thanks to all of you that follow me there and for all for your support during the las
Today Lilja's Library reached 100,000 followers on Facebook. Thanks to all of you that follow me there and for all for your support during the las
22
Heather Graham Talks Carrie
Heather Graham talked briefly about the upcoming Carrie series with Collider. "I have seen the first three episodes, and they’re great. They brin
Heather Graham talked briefly about the upcoming Carrie series with Collider. "I have seen the first three episodes, and they’re great. They brin
19
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Andy & Barbara Muschietti, the siblings behind the IT movies and the T
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Andy & Barbara Muschietti, the siblings behind the IT movies and the T
10
I'm Going To KingCon!
If someone have missed it it's now official. I'll be a guest at the 2026 KingCon in Atlantic City, NJ, October 22-24. Other guests that's been announc
If someone have missed it it's now official. I'll be a guest at the 2026 KingCon in Atlantic City, NJ, October 22-24. Other guests that's been announc
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Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Joe Hill. Hill has written numerous books like NOS4A2, The Fireman and
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Joe Hill. Hill has written numerous books like NOS4A2, The Fireman and
3
The World Ends In Hardcover
The End Times will be released in hardcover collecting all 12 issues. The book will be released in early 2027 but you can pre-order here. As the
The End Times will be released in hardcover collecting all 12 issues. The book will be released in early 2027 but you can pre-order here. As the
2
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Mick Garris who adapted books like The Shining, Riding the Bullet and
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Mick Garris who adapted books like The Shining, Riding the Bullet and
February
27
2026 Contest #2: Firestarter
It’s time for the second 30th anniversary contest. The prize this time is Slipcased limited and illustrated edition of Firestarter published by PS P
It’s time for the second 30th anniversary contest. The prize this time is Slipcased limited and illustrated edition of Firestarter published by PS P
26
New Story By Joe Hill In November
Joe Hill confirms that he will have a new story called An Exercise in Murder in the book SHERLOCK: Short Story Anthology, out on November 5. You
Joe Hill confirms that he will have a new story called An Exercise in Murder in the book SHERLOCK: Short Story Anthology, out on November 5. You
26
Long Days and Pleasant Nights — 30 Years Online
Lilja’s Library celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. That means it first entered the Internet back in 1996. The Internet was still new, and most
Lilja’s Library celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. That means it first entered the Internet back in 1996. The Internet was still new, and most
23
Flanagan's The Mist Set For 2028?
From Mike Flanagan's official site. Looks like the plan is to release The Mist in 2028 if all goes as planed.
From Mike Flanagan's official site. Looks like the plan is to release The Mist in 2028 if all goes as planed.
22
Flanagan On The Dark Tower
Mike Flanagan comments on The Dark Tower.
Mike Flanagan comments on The Dark Tower.
22
Flanagan On The Mist
Mike Flanagan about his version of The Mist.
Mike Flanagan about his version of The Mist.
20
King Writes Intro To Horror Collection
King has written an intro to Nat Cassidy's horror collection I Know A Place and now you can read a short excerpt from it over at Forbes. “The sho
King has written an intro to Nat Cassidy's horror collection I Know A Place and now you can read a short excerpt from it over at Forbes. “The sho
17
Carrie Arrives In October
During Katee Sackhoff's Fan Expo Vancouver panel, she shared the release window for Carrie. "Back to Mike Flanagan, yeah... the Flanniverse... Octo
During Katee Sackhoff's Fan Expo Vancouver panel, she shared the release window for Carrie. "Back to Mike Flanagan, yeah... the Flanniverse... Octo
11
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Glen Mazzara who did the pilot for The Dark Tower for Amazon.
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Glen Mazzara who did the pilot for The Dark Tower for Amazon.
10
Mike Flanagan & Stephen King Goes Into The Mist
Deadline reports today that King and Flanagan will do a remake of The Mist for Warner. Flanagan will direct and write the screenplay and he will pr
Deadline reports today that King and Flanagan will do a remake of The Mist for Warner. Flanagan will direct and write the screenplay and he will pr
9
Excerpt From Other Worlds Than These
An excerpt from Stephen King and Peter Straub’s ending to The Talisman trilogy, Other Worlds Than These has been published by Esquire.
An excerpt from Stephen King and Peter Straub’s ending to The Talisman trilogy, Other Worlds Than These has been published by Esquire.
9
King Is Happy With The Scripts For S1 Of The Dark Tower
King has commented on the scripts for season 1 of Mike Flanagan's adaptation of The Dark Tower and he likes it. The scripts for the first season ar
King has commented on the scripts for season 1 of Mike Flanagan's adaptation of The Dark Tower and he likes it. The scripts for the first season ar
8
US Cover For Other Worlds Than These
Amazon.com has published the US cover for Orther Worlds Than These and you can pre-order it here. Amazon list it as 624 pages long.
Amazon.com has published the US cover for Orther Worlds Than These and you can pre-order it here. Amazon list it as 624 pages long.
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The Talisman 3: Other Worlds Than These Out Oct. 6
Amazon.co.uk has listed The Talisman 3 for release on October 6 and it’s title is Other Worlds Than These 'I wanted to go back to Mid-World, whic
Amazon.co.uk has listed The Talisman 3 for release on October 6 and it’s title is Other Worlds Than These 'I wanted to go back to Mid-World, whic
6
Farewell To Pocket Books
The New York Times books reporter Elizabeth A. Harris explores the disappearance of mass market paperbacks — and talks with Stephen King about what
The New York Times books reporter Elizabeth A. Harris explores the disappearance of mass market paperbacks — and talks with Stephen King about what
5
Alfie Allen Joins The Institute & Plot Info Released
Alfie Allen from Game of Thrones has joined the cast of The Institute. Production has started in Halifax and Allen will play Nolan Reeves, an eccentri
Alfie Allen from Game of Thrones has joined the cast of The Institute. Production has started in Halifax and Allen will play Nolan Reeves, an eccentri
4
My Interview With Rex Ballot
I love to find out what happens behind the scenes in movies and TV series, so the other day I sat down with Rex Baluyot, Make-up Artist, and in the ca
I love to find out what happens behind the scenes in movies and TV series, so the other day I sat down with Rex Baluyot, Make-up Artist, and in the ca
2
The Institute Season 2
Production of season 2 of The Institute has begun.
Production of season 2 of The Institute has begun.
2
My Interview With Andy and Barbara Muschietti
A few day ago I sat down with Andy & Barbara Muschietti to talk about Welcome to Derry but also to find out what was true and what was just rumors whe
A few day ago I sat down with Andy & Barbara Muschietti to talk about Welcome to Derry but also to find out what was true and what was just rumors whe
2
Hill Working On A Script and Hunger Pushed To March 2, 2027
In his latest newsletter, Escape Hatch • 72 Joe Hill gives an update on what he’s working on at the moment. I’m closing in on the latest rewr
In his latest newsletter, Escape Hatch • 72 Joe Hill gives an update on what he’s working on at the moment. I’m closing in on the latest rewr
2
A 25,000 Words Longer King Sorrow?
In his latest newsletter, Escape Hatch • 72 Joe Hill talks about cutting 25,000 words out of his last book, King Sorrow, giving us a very detailed l
In his latest newsletter, Escape Hatch • 72 Joe Hill talks about cutting 25,000 words out of his last book, King Sorrow, giving us a very detailed l
1
2026 Contest #1: The Stand - We have a winner!
The first 30th anniversary contest is over and we have a winner. But before I reveal who it is let’s check out the question and answer. Questio
The first 30th anniversary contest is over and we have a winner. But before I reveal who it is let’s check out the question and answer. Questio
January
31
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from François Vaillancourt who illustrated the UK limited of Shining in th
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from François Vaillancourt who illustrated the UK limited of Shining in th
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Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
2026 is here and Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from none other than John Ajvide Lindqvist (thank you so much) aut
2026 is here and Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from none other than John Ajvide Lindqvist (thank you so much) aut
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Season 2 Of The Institute Coming 2026
MGM+ confirms that season 2 of The Institute will return in 2026.
MGM+ confirms that season 2 of The Institute will return in 2026.
18
Hill’s Hunger Out On October 13
According to Amazon Joe Hill’s next book Hunger will be released on October 13 and here is a description of it’s plot: A new novel about the b
According to Amazon Joe Hill’s next book Hunger will be released on October 13 and here is a description of it’s plot: A new novel about the b
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Throwback Time
19 years ago, today info about my first interview with King was posted on StephenKing.com. During the interview I spoke with King on the phone for 45
19 years ago, today info about my first interview with King was posted on StephenKing.com. During the interview I spoke with King on the phone for 45
9
Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
Welcome to 2026 and Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from none other than Glenn Chadbourne who did the original ver
Welcome to 2026 and Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from none other than Glenn Chadbourne who did the original ver
7
Fun Facts About King's Books
The other day, I was looking at the number of books King has released between 1974 and 2025. It’s a total of 90 books, with an average of 1.73 books
The other day, I was looking at the number of books King has released between 1974 and 2025. It’s a total of 90 books, with an average of 1.73 books
6
The Dark Tower Update
Mike Flanagan called The Dark Tower for ”his Holy Grail” and now he says several of the scripts are done: “We’ve got a lot of scripts done
Mike Flanagan called The Dark Tower for ”his Holy Grail” and now he says several of the scripts are done: “We’ve got a lot of scripts done
5
Becka Paulson Canceled
Comic Book reports that CW canceled the adaptation of The Revelations of ‘Becka Paulson after being acquired by Nexstar in 2022. The network has sin
Comic Book reports that CW canceled the adaptation of The Revelations of ‘Becka Paulson after being acquired by Nexstar in 2022. The network has sin
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2026 Contest #1: The Stand
It’s time for the first 30th anniversary contest. The prize is Gift Edition of The Stand donated by Cemetery Dance. Let’s start with a fairly simp
It’s time for the first 30th anniversary contest. The prize is Gift Edition of The Stand donated by Cemetery Dance. Let’s start with a fairly simp
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Lilja’s Library’s 30th Anniversary Birthday Wish
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Vincent Chong who has done the site's current maskot Marv and the cove
2026 is Lilja’s Library’s 30th anniversary! Here is a birthday wish from Vincent Chong who has done the site's current maskot Marv and the cove
