W. Somerset Maugham's most recommended books

We've asked 13,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by W. Somerset Maugham.

Chosen by 8 people

Books like The Razor's Edge

Chosen by 7 people

Books like Of Human Bondage

Chosen by 3 people

Books like The Painted Veil

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The Moon and Sixpence

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Four Short Stories

Chosen by 1 person

Books like A Writer's Notebook

Book lists with W. Somerset Maugham's books

21 authors created a book list with a book by W. Somerset Maugham as one of their picks.

• The best laughter-through-tears-coming-of-age stories celebrating art and family
• The best books about trying to escape your past by going on a journey
• The best books on practical spirituality and the meeting of East and West
• The best novels featuring a damaged protagonist
• The best classical books that will teach you about psychology
• The best travel books for those who want to feel the road

Book lists connected to W. Somerset Maugham's books

78 authors created a book list connected to W. Somerset Maugham's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best coming-of-age horror novels
• The best novels starring empowered women
• The best historical bildungsroman (coming-of-age) novels
• The best books with protagonists coming-of-age while facing seemingly insurmountable challenges
• The best fiction books about queer millennials
• The best big, lyrical books packed with poetic prose

Genres connected to W. Somerset Maugham's books

Topics connected to W. Somerset Maugham's books