10 Best Ernest Hemingway Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 10 best ernest hemingway books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Ernest Hemingway books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best ernest hemingway books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
10 Best Ernest Hemingway Books
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
The Old Man and the Sea
Also recommended by
8 people
Jordan Peterson recommended this bookJordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Jordan Peterson's recommendation of this book 
Jack Dorsey recommended this bookJack Dorsey
One of Jack Dorsey's answers to "what are the books that had a major influence on you?"
Jack Dorsey's recommendation of this book 
Josh Waitzkin recommended this bookJosh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Josh Waitzkin's recommendation of this book 
Phil Keoghan recommended this bookPhil Keoghan
"Every year, I read [this book]. It’s so easy to read, and it has such a strong message." - Phil Keoghan
Phil Keoghan's recommendation of this book 
PewDiePie recommended this bookPewDiePie
"I thought it was fun to read." - PewDiePie
PewDiePie's recommendation of this book 
Lex Fridman recommended this bookLex Fridman
Lex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram.
Lex Fridman's recommendation of this book +2
More recommendations
- Mark Manson
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
- Jack Edwards
"Very fishy option." - Jack Edwards
- Mark Manson
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Also recommended by
4 people- Jordan Peterson recommended this book
Jordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Jordan Peterson's recommendation of this book - Josh Waitzkin recommended this book
Josh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Josh Waitzkin's recommendation of this book 
Christopher Hitchens recommended this bookChristopher Hitchens
"Influenced me very greatly." - Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens's recommendation of this book 
Brian Dean recommended this bookBrian Dean
"Tragic story by one of the best to ever do it." - Brian Dean
Brian Dean's recommendation of this book
A Farewell to Arms
Also recommended by
1 person- Jordan Peterson recommended this book
Jordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Jordan Peterson's recommendation of this book
The Sun Also Rises
Also recommended by
1 person
Charles Koch recommended this bookCharles Koch
Charles Koch recommended this book on his website.
Charles Koch's recommendation of this book
A Moveable Feast
Also recommended by
1 person
Brian Koppelman recommended this bookBrian Koppelman
"[One of the autobiographies] I have read the most often." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book
To Have and Have Not
Death in the Afternoon
The Complete Short Stories
Green Hills of Africa
Also recommended by
1 person- Josh Waitzkin recommended this book
Josh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Josh Waitzkin's recommendation of this book
Islands in the Stream
Sources
- 1
The Best Hemingway Novels
publishersweekly.com
- 2
Best Ernest Hemingway Books: 7 Top Reads
becomeawritertoday.com
- 3
Our essential Ernest Hemingway reading list - The Manual
themanual.com
- 4
The 10 Most Popular Ernest Hemingway Books, According to Goodreads
businessinsider.com
- 5
Ernest Hemingway's Top 10 Books Ranked | Book Analysis
bookanalysis.com
Edited by
Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.
Comments
Did we miss something? Have feedback?
Help us improve this page by sharing your thoughts