18 Best Friendship Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 18 best friendship 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 Friendship books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best friendship books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
18 Best Friendship Books
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A Little Life
Also recommended by
4 people
Soman Chainani recommended this bookSoman Chainani
"The greatest work of fiction I’ve ever read, with the simplest theme: All of us come with baggage and wounds and pain; all of us." - Soman Chainani
Soman Chainani's recommendation of this book 
Andy Cohen recommended this bookAndy Cohen
"I LOVE this book!" - Andy Cohen
Andy Cohen's recommendation of this book 
Nate Berkus recommended this bookNate Berkus
"I will NEVER give away." - Nate Berkus
Nate Berkus's recommendation of this book 
Jack Edwards recommended this bookJack Edwards
"Probably the saddest piece of literature I have ever encountered." - Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards's recommendation of this book
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Also recommended by
3 people
Emma Watson recommended this bookEmma Watson
"A wonderful book." - Emma Watson
Emma Watson's recommendation of this book 
Ann Miura-Ko recommended this bookAnn Miura-Ko
"I would encourage people to read it because it gives you a sense of Afghanistan’s incredible history and the role women have played within that history" - Ann Miura-Ko
Ann Miura-Ko's recommendation of this book 
James Altucher recommended this bookJames Altucher
"Excellent novel." - James Altucher
James Altucher's recommendation of this book
Of Mice and Men
Also recommended by
2 people
Jordan Peterson recommended this bookJordan Peterson
Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
Jordan Peterson's recommendation of this book 
Kathie Lee Gifford recommended this bookKathie Lee Gifford
"I felt very adult reading this book. I loved the dueling simplicity and complexity." - Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford's recommendation of this book
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Also recommended by
2 people- Emma Watson recommended this book
Emma Watson
"I read the script first and then I read [this book]." - Emma Watson
Emma Watson's recommendation of this book 
Jenn Im recommended this bookJenn Im
"Has such sentimental value to me." - Jenn Im
Jenn Im's recommendation of this book
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Also recommended by
1 person
John Green recommended this bookJohn Green
"Tender and generous to the reader." - John Green
John Green's recommendation of this book
The Book Thief
Also recommended by
1 person
Patrick Bet-David recommended this bookPatrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Patrick Bet-David's recommendation of this book
Bridge to Terabithia
Cat's Eye
Happy and You Know It
People We Meet on Vacation
Sources
- 1
44 Best Books About Friendship & Best Friends | The Uncorked Librarian
theuncorkedlibrarian.com
- 2
Books About Friendship
booklistqueen.com
- 3
15 Best Books About Friendship - Friendship Books to Read With Your Buddies
goodhousekeeping.com
- 4
9 of the Best Books About Friendship for Adults | Book Riot
bookriot.com
- 5
15 Best Books About Friendship
choosingtherapy.com
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