1961 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1961 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1961, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

  • Hawaii
  • Catch-22
  • James and the Giant Peach
  • Where the Red Fern Grows
  • Stranger in a Strange Land
  • The Phantom Tollbooth
  • Mastering the Art of French Cooking
  • Mother Night
  • Travels with Charley: In Search of America
  • Revolutionary Road
  • Go, Dog. Go!
  • Black Like Me
  • A Grief Observed
  • The Wretched of the Earth
  • On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy