1949 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1949 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1949, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

  • 1984
  • The Intelligent Investor
  • Death of a Salesman
  • The Second Sex
  • The Hero With a Thousand Faces
  • The Lottery and Other Stories
  • Crooked House
  • Confessions of a Mask
  • A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There
  • Earth Abides
  • The Sheltering Sky
  • Arabella
  • The Weight of Glory