David Foster Wallace's most recommended books

We've asked 12,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by David Foster Wallace.

Chosen by 6 people

Books like Infinite Jest

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Books like The Pale King

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Books like This Is Water

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Books like String Theory

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Books like Oblivion

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Books like Consider the Lobster

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Books like A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

Book lists with David Foster Wallace's books

12 authors created a book list with a book by David Foster Wallace as one of their picks.

• Navigating a world you're not cut out for
• Staring into the shadows
• The psychological challenges of being human
• Overcoming stress and getting unstuck in life
• Prophetic American stories
• To read in prison

Book lists connected to David Foster Wallace's books

260 authors created a book list connected to David Foster Wallace's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The most beautiful and fascinating game of tennis
• How technology is changing the future of war
• Endings and beginnings
• How Stoicism can help you with modern life
• Middle-grade books about the power of words
• Bullying and depression for young adults

Genres connected to David Foster Wallace's books

Topics connected to David Foster Wallace's books