I want to try getting into Stephen King's shared universe

GoldRanger

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What the title said, and I need some recommendations. The only thing I've ever read of King's so far was Carrie.

So, assuming I'd want to eventually go on to The Dark Tower, what should I read before that to feel like I'm not missing out in too many references? I've heard The Stand and Salem's Lot are important. Anything else?

I don't want to wade through more than a handful of his books before starting the DT, and once I get going I don't want to stop to read other books in between. I want to read a manageable bunch first, then read the Dark Tower without interruption.

Disclaimer: I've tried reading The Gunslinger once, and quit after it bored me to tears. I did hear the series gets better though?
 

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