William Kennedy's most recommended books

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

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Books like Ironweed

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Books like Legs

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Books like Billy Phelan's Greatest Game

Book lists with William Kennedy's books

4 authors created a book list with a book by William Kennedy as one of their picks.

• The best books that capture how it feels to be an outsider
• The most arresting gangster books
• The best fiction novels to learn the art of creating story
• Neal's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Book lists connected to William Kennedy's books

343 authors created a book list connected to William Kennedy's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The best books about historic Coney Island
• The best memoirs through the voices of women
• The best books that celebrate food
• The best books on crime and criminal justice
• The best basketball books that connect to larger societal issues
• The best true crime memoirs written by actual participants in the story

Genres connected to William Kennedy's books

Topics connected to William Kennedy's books