Books Recommended by Tom Hanks
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Stoner
John Williams
Source: "It’s simply a novel about a guy who goes to college and becomes a teacher. But it’s one of the most fascinating things that you’ve ever come across." - Tom Hanks
3 recommendersBossypants
Tina Fey
Source: "Whatever you are drinking will come out of your nose due to laughter." - Tom Hanks
3 recommendersFive Flights Up
and Other New York Apartment Stories
Toni Schlesinger
Source: Tom Hanks mentioned this book in an EW interview.
1 recommenderThe Dark Tower (8 books)
Stephen King
Source: Tom Hanks mentioned this series in an EW interview.
1 recommenderThe Cairo Trilogy in 3 Volumes
Palace Walk, Sugar Street and Palace of Desire
Naguib Mahfouz
Source: Tom Hanks mentioned this book in an EW interview.
1 recommenderAchilles in Vietnam
Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character
Jonathan Shay
Source: Tom Hanks mentioned this book in an EW interview.
1 recommenderLenin's Tomb
The Last Days of the Soviet Empire
David Remnick
Source: "From a verifiable period of USSR history." - Tom Hanks
1 recommender- 1 recommender
FAQ
Did Tom Hanks recommend all these books?
While this list primarily comprises books enthusiastically recommended by Tom Hanks, it also includes a variety of titles that Tom Hanks has mentioned or suggested in various contexts. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive reading list that reflects Tom Hanks's literary influences, interests, and recommendations, though not every book on the list may be an explicit endorsement.
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Are these books endorsed or sponsored by Tom Hanks?
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