The King of Horror’s Most Popular Book

After losing his job at a swanky private school in Vermont, Jack Torrance moves with his wife Wendy and their five-year-old son Danny to a remote mountain in the Colorado Rockies, where he will serve as the winter caretaker of the storied Overlook Hotel. You probably know what happens next: awakened by young Danny’s extrasensory powers, the Overlook terrorizes the young family with ghosts, topiary bushes come to life, and vibes so bad that they reactivate the symptoms of Jack’s alcoholism even though there’s nary a drop of the juice anywhere on the premises. King’s third book and his first hardcover bestseller, The Shining has sold more than 10 million copies since it was first published nearly 50 years ago and remains the author’s most popular work with more than 1.7 million Goodreads ratings. 🎧 New York Times canon editor and lifelong King fan Gilbert Cruz joined Jeff and Rebecca on Zero to Well-Read for a conversation about The Shining‘s impact and enduring appeal. Find it on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find podcasts, and get into some extra credit trivia and literary tourism below. Two Truths and a Lie Which one’s the lie? Answer at the end. The Fright Stu...