Stephen King's Carrie at 50

Published: April 5, 2024, 4:37 a.m.

b"Fifty years ago today, Stephen King published his first novel, Carrie. A lot has changed since 1974 -- the world, the culture, King himself -- and yet his debut novel pervades. Half a century later, Carrie has become a trope, a story we all think about when we see the curious kid in the corner. It's been adapted, emulated, and influenced countless cultural moments. Carrie White lives.\\nToday, the Losers gather for their very first Twinner episode, which sees all your favorite co-hosts who weren't on the original book episode getting a chance to record their own. To celebrate the major milestone in King's Dominion today, co-hosts Jenn Adams, Rachel Reeves, Ashley Casseday, and Mel Kassel gathered around the mic and recorded their own thoughts.\\nSame categories, different voices.\\nFollow us on\\xa0Facebook\\xa0|\\xa0Twitter\\xa0|\\xa0Instagram\\xa0|\\xa0Patreon\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"