Roald Dahl's most recommended books

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

Chosen by 12 people

Books like Matilda

Chosen by 7 people

Books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Chosen by 3 people

Books like James and the Giant Peach

Chosen by 2 people

Books like The BFG

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Fantastic Mr. Fox

Chosen by 2 people

Books like Lamb to the Slaughter

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Roald Dahl's Cookbook

Chosen by 1 person

Books like Switch Bitch

Book lists with Roald Dahl's books

39 authors created a book list with a book by Roald Dahl as one of their picks.

• Story collections with unexpected endings
• Retro for kids that still hold up
• Short stories for a cottage trip
• Blood soaked tales with crazy characters
• Books for law lovers, fairness fighters, and true crime connoisseurs
• Magical worlds for young readers

Book lists connected to Roald Dahl's books

300 authors created a book list connected to Roald Dahl's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Picture books about wildlife
• Spreading love on Valentine’s Day
• Fantasy books you’ve never heard of
• New fantasy worlds
• Girl power books that leaped from page to screen
• Featuring quirky, funny female protagonists

Genres connected to Roald Dahl's books

Topics connected to Roald Dahl's books