Books recommended by Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan, a legendary musician and songwriter, rose to fame with his iconic song “Blowin’ in the Wind,” which became an anthem of a generation. His work has been widely influential across various genres.
Recommended books share a lyrical and poetic quality, often weaving together elements of memoir, social commentary, and literary fiction. The writing style is characterized by vivid storytelling, introspection, and a strong sense of place and time, drawing inspiration from Dylan’s own experiences as a musician and observer of American culture.
- Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley (by Peter Guralnick). Recommended by Bob Dylan
- Bound for Glory: The Hard-Driving, Truth-Telling, Autobiography of America's Great Poet-Folk Singer (by Woody Guthrie). Recommended by Bob Dylan
- The Slave: (by Isaac Bashevis Singer). Recommended by Bob Dylan
- On the Road: (by Jack Kerouac). Recommended by Bob Dylan , Ev Williams , Josh Waitzkin , Lex Fridman , Steve Jobs , Walter Isaacson