Under The Volcano
"Re-reading the magnificent Under The Volcano before going to Cuernavaca. One of the truly great books."See who else recommended this →
← All People
@Bourdain
Books Recommended by Anthony Bourdain
Chef, author, and TV host
Anthony Bourdain was a chef, author, and television host whose shows transformed how we think about food, travel, and culture. His raw honesty and curiosity about the world made him beloved by millions. Bourdain's book recommendations reflect his wide-ranging interests in food writing, literature, and the stories that connect us across cultures and cuisines.
6 books recommended
Anthony Bourdain's Book Recommendations
We track book recommendations that Anthony Bourdain has publicly shared on Twitter/X. Each recommendation below includes the original quote and a link to the source tweet.
PRUNE
"To reiterate : Gabrielle Hamiltonβs PRUNE is indeed, a fucking masterpiece: http://t.co/e3hQ8gjRiu"See who else recommended this →
A Brief History of 7 Killings
"I am REALLY enjoying βA Brief History of 7 Killingsβ by Marlon James. http://t.co/0TpJK6WEvM"See who else recommended this →
Youre Better Than Me
"unfuck yourself and get @bonniemcfarlane's excellent memoir, Youre Better Than Me https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyBourdain/videos/vb.698301926899669/1090506034345921/?type=2&theater https://t.co/weQ4tQQsei @eccobooks"See who else recommended this →
THROWN
"A good time to mention that @KerryHowley book, THROWN is an absolutely wonderful exploration of the poorly understood sport of #MMA"See who else recommended this →
ONCE IN A GREAT CITY : A Detroit Story
"Our upcoming series for CNN is based on David Marranis excellent book : ONCE IN A GREAT CITY : A Detroit Story. #1963 #History"See who else recommended this →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Anthony Bourdain recommended?
Anthony Bourdain has publicly recommended 6 books on Twitter/X. The most recent recommendation is "Under The Volcano" by .
Where do these book recommendations come from?
All recommendations are sourced directly from Anthony Bourdain's public tweets on Twitter/X. We include the original quote and a link to the source tweet for verification.
How often is this list updated?
We regularly monitor Anthony Bourdain's Twitter/X account for new book recommendations and update this page when new ones are found.