John Banville's most recommended books

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

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Books like The Lock-Up

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Books like The Untouchable

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Books like Snow

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Books like The Sea

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Books like Venetian Vespers

Book lists with John Banville's books

10 authors created a book list with a book by John Banville as one of their picks.

• Help you hone your sleuthing skills
• Moody mysteries about murders in remote places during snowstorms
• Memories and poignant reflections on the passing of time
• The Cold War told in the first person
• Or around the Cold War from a child of the Cold War
• Maggie's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Book lists connected to John Banville's books

1,005 authors created a book list connected to John Banville's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The psychology and emotions behind human violence
• Covering the criminal justice system in America
• Killers
• The history of murder
• True crime and corruption
• Unsolved murders

Genres connected to John Banville's books

Topics connected to John Banville's books