William Faulkner's most recommended books

We've asked 10,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by William Faulkner.

Chosen by 4 people

Books like Absalom, Absalom!

Chosen by 3 people

Books like As I Lay Dying

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Books like The Sound and the Fury

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Books like Light in August

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Go Down, Moses

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Books like A Rose for Emily

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Books like Collected Stories of William Faulkner

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Books like Six Great Modern Short Novels

Book lists with William Faulkner's books

21 authors created a book list with a book by William Faulkner as one of their picks.

• The most wonderful American, British, and Irish writers
• Understand the joys and sorrows of being a father
• Books about men in love (who aren’t lovers)
• Funny and not-so-funny truths about small towns
• Understanding the American South
• That only get better with time

Book lists connected to William Faulkner's books

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

• Stranger – and funnier – than fiction
• Southern humorous mysteries to make you snort
• Lesser-known Civil Rights
• Underdogs overcoming impossible odds
• Where a hot mess is presented as an empowering lifestyle
• Historical fiction featuring women who aren’t queens

Genres connected to William Faulkner's books

Topics connected to William Faulkner's books