William Goldman's most recommended books

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

Chosen by 21 people

Books like The Princess Bride

Chosen by 6 people

Books like Adventures in the Screen Trade

Chosen by 3 people

Books like Marathon Man

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Soldier in the Rain

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Brothers

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Magic

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Season

Chosen by 1 person

Books like The Color of Light

Book lists with William Goldman's books

35 authors created a book list with a book by William Goldman as one of their picks.

• The best modern myths, folktales, and parables with funny or irreverent twists
• The best books where character death really means something
• The best books with out-of-their-depth heroes
• Great romantasy books that aren’t by Sarah J. Maas
• The best old school fantasy books that pit good against evil
• The best books where the narrator won't stay out of the (meta) story

Book lists connected to William Goldman's books

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

• The best books on piracy and pirates
• The best books that feature heroic female leads
• The best children’s books for "Talk Like a Pirate Day" or any day a salty yarn is needed
• The best science fiction, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic novels that you’ll read in one sitting
• The best adventure books with morally grey characters
• The best YA fantasy books with pirates

Genres connected to William Goldman's books

Topics connected to William Goldman's books