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Readers Respond: What is the Best John Grisham Book?

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John Grisham's books are mostly legal thrillers, but he has also written small town novels and even one piece of nonfiction. What is the best John Grisham book? Grisham fans can look over this complete list of John Grisham's books and then share their recommendations here. What's Your Favorite?

Broker

One of the best inspiring books and the 1st time reading of this author after which I have read every other book of John Grisham
—Guest Carol Francis

The Pelican Brief

This has to be the greatest of John's books, possibly because the film brings the book to life so well. I have read every one of John's books although I have his latest 2 on the shelf waiting for the cooler Australian nights to read snugged up and warm.
—Guest Christine Baker

My Favorite

My Favorites are The Testament and A Painted House. But I really am enjoying Calico Joe!
—Guest Shelley Osborne

The Client

The Client is my best John Grisham novel. It's awesome! Cephas from Nigeria
—Guest cephas

My favorite John Grisham book

The firm - I live in Memphis & really connected with it!
—Guest Jane coward

A Time to Kill

Best book of all. Captivating and definetly the best.
—Guest Bernie

First is best!

After reading almost all of Grisham's books, I believe his first book, A Time to Kill is his finest!
—Guest Anita

The Confession

I just finished reading "The Confession" and was in tears the last half of the book...So moving. The intractable arrogance and corruption of the prosecutors was sickening. Grisham is a fine storyteller....I don't know if this was my favorite Grisham novel, but it was one of the most gripping. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting a good cry!
—Guest Nornie Isley

The associate

Its an engaging book!it has an interesting story line its thrill is almost like a ludlum book!
—Guest Estherwairioko

The Pelican Brief

very very very best!! I read it in a week and I'm the slowest reader. It's the type of book that's impossible to leave alone. With the last 100 pages I HAD to stay up until 1:40 to finish it. I just couldn't leave it alone for more than five minutes... oh it was so great :)
—Guest Maggie Ryan

The Litigators

I have read all of Mr. Grishams books and by far The Litigators is the best. I couldn't put it down.
—Guest Arden Costanzo

The Confession

Admittedly, I have not read all of John Gresham’s books but have read probably the last 10. Of the ones I have read this has been the most thought provoking and disturbing. But I am sure that was exactly what John Grisham intended it to be. After read the middle “section” of the novel I had trouble sleeping mulling over the extent of the bigotry that it brought up that may or may not be true. A good but disturbing read.
—Guest Almero

A Time To Kill

Although his first book, I consider it the best I have read of his works
—Guest Ken Shoults

The Rainmaker

My first and therefore absolute favourite Grisham! Rudy's one of the most relatable protagonists and the story is extremely gripping from start to end!
—Guest Veeha Verma

The Broker

Just finished the broker. Have read most of Grisham's books and thought this was an easy and exciting read, I read it in less than 4 days, mostly in the evening. My other favorite was Runaway Jury and I thought the movie was a good depiction of the book. I am looking forward to Pizza for Players and his Ford County short stories.
—Guest Philrichards42

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