Anne Tyler's most recommended books

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

Chosen by 5 people

Books like The Accidental Tourist

Chosen by 3 people

Books like Ladder of Years

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Breathing Lessons

Chosen by 2 people

Books like A Patchwork Planet

Chosen by 1 person

Books like A Slipping-Down Life

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Earthly Possessions

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Saint Maybe

Chosen by 1 person

Books like A Spool of Blue Thread

Book lists with Anne Tyler's books

17 authors created a book list with a book by Anne Tyler as one of their picks.

• The best books about the importance of kindness in a harsh world
• The best books that capture the beautiful mess and realities of friendship
• The best books to remind you that most people have more layers than a damned onion
• The best books for taking on a second chance
• The best books with runaway moms
• The best books about aging, family, and relationships (all with dogs, because, well, why not!?)

Book lists connected to Anne Tyler's books

988 authors created a book list connected to Anne Tyler's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best books on kickass communication
• The best books by European authors with female anti-heroes characters through time
• The best crime novels that double as travel books
• The best books to take you into another world
• The best novels I read during the pandemic
• The best philosophical novels from global writers that I love

Genres connected to Anne Tyler's books

Topics connected to Anne Tyler's books