I was especially excited to read 11/22/63 by Stephen King, because I’ve always been fascinated by JFK—his leadership, his humanity, and the legacy he left behind. Historical fiction set around that era always captures my attention.
In this sweeping novel, Jake Epping travels back in time to stop the assassination of President Kennedy. What unfolds is far more than a mission to change one tragic moment in history. It becomes a powerful meditation on love, sacrifice, and the “butterfly effect” — how even the smallest change can ripple outward in ways we never expect.
I listened to this one on Audible, and I’ll admit, I felt a little lost at times. The timelines are layered and complex, and I suspect I may have enjoyed it more had I read the physical pages. But even so, the story stayed with me.
As a writer, books like this remind me why legacy matters. Every story we tell—whether it’s about a little lamb finding confidence, a fishing boy learning resilience, or a journal helping someone build better habits—leaves a mark. We may not be rewriting history, but we are shaping moments. And moments matter.
Perhaps that’s what drew me to this story in the first place. Not just the history of JFK—but the reminder that what we do today echoes further than we realize.
