Voltaire's most recommended books

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

Chosen by 5 people

Books like Candide

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Micromegas

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Candide, or Optimism

Book lists with Voltaire's books

7 authors created a book list with a book by Voltaire as one of their picks.

• Books for when life heads downhill
• Classic science fiction on first contact
• Satires for crazy times
• Satires with one thing in common
• For readers who want a story to challenge them
• Funniest stories ever translated into English

Book lists connected to Voltaire's books

431 authors created a book list connected to Voltaire's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Totalitarian novels
• Reminders that we are all idiots
• Absurdity
• Con artists and imposters
• The world of academia, prep schools, and campus life
• To make tea shoot out of your nose

Genres connected to Voltaire's books

Topics connected to Voltaire's books