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December 22, 2025

John Updike’s best books

Following the publication of the novelist’s letters, we count down the best of his books, from the dark magic of The Witches of Eastwick to the misadventures of Rabbit Angstrom

John Updike’s best books

TL;DR

  • The article ranks John Updike's books, with the "Rabbit Angstrom" series at the top.
  • "The Witches of Eastwick" is noted for its adaptation into film and musical.
  • Updike's novels frequently explore themes such as religion, sex, family, and death.
  • "Couples" brought Updike significant fame and features complex romantic entanglements and religious doubt.
  • The "Rabbit Angstrom" series is described as a supreme achievement, chronicling the life of Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom through various American decades.

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