Stephen King, the undisputed master of horror and suspense, has a literary appetite that reaches far beyond the confines of his own spine-chilling genre. In a rare glimpse into his personal tastes, King shared his top 10 favourite books during Goodreads’ 10th-anniversary celebrations in 2017, showcasing an eclectic mix of timeless classics and hidden gems that have fuelled his creative fires.

However, King was quick to…