John Hersey's most recommended books

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

Chosen by 9 people

Books like Hiroshima

Chosen by 2 people

Books like A Bell for Adano

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Call

Book lists with John Hersey's books

12 authors created a book list with a book by John Hersey as one of their picks.

• Allied liberation of Italy during World War II
• Nuclear war and how to stop it
• Beyond Oppenheimer: the truth, reality, and horror
• Reads set in Japan
• Cities at war
• Narrative nonfiction on people dealing with mayhem

Book lists connected to John Hersey's books

865 authors created a book list connected to John Hersey's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• The Civil War to gain perspective
• The Vietnam War that depict the reality of the war
• Science fiction for a good belly laugh
• For the end of the world
• Historical fiction books about WWI
• Oldie, but goldie, books of the past century

Genres connected to John Hersey's books

Topics connected to John Hersey's books