Richard Powers' most recommended books

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

Chosen by 36 people

Books like The Overstory

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Books like Playground

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Books like Bewilderment

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Books like The Time of Our Singing

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Books like The Gold Bug Variations

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Books like The Iconic Interior

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Books like Orfeo

Book lists with Richard Powers' books

47 authors created a book list with a book by Richard Powers as one of their picks.

• Transform how we see ourselves in the world
• Makes you want to enjoy nature and hug trees
• The invention of nature
• Building compassion around issues of race
• Inspire you to explore the natural world
• Our human relationship with the natural world

Book lists connected to Richard Powers' books

314 authors created a book list connected to Richard Powers' books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Nature to WOW! kids and teens
• To get kids outside and exploring nature
• Middle grade books about caring and helping others
• Thinking differently on human-animal relationships
• Teaching about nature using personification
• Allergy-friendly landscapes

Genres connected to Richard Powers' books

Topics connected to Richard Powers' books