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Books From The TV Show Lost

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Guys, where are we?

Welcome to the Lost book list. Here you will find books that were seen or referenced on ABC's popular television series, Lost.

If you've been wondering what books Sawyer, Ben, Jacob or anyone else from Lost were reading, you're in the right place.

Contents at a Glance

What do these books have to do with Lost...
The Last Addition To The Lost Book List
Sawyer's Reading List
The Swan's Bookshelf
Lost Episode Titles
Desmond's Reading List

A lot. Some of the episodes are named after them. Many episodes contain references to them. Some of the story lines closely follow them.

These books have served as creative inspiration to the creators, writers and producers of Lost. Because of that there are themes, clues and references from the books worked into the plot of Lost.

An example is the name Henry Gale. In Lost, this is the name Ben gave to the tailies when they found him, claiming to have crashed on the island in a balloon. Henry Gale is the name of Dorothy's uncle in The Wizard of Oz. The balloon crash (and the Flight 815 crash) is similar to a Jules Verne novel, The Mysterious Island, where the main characters crash a balloon onto an island in the South Pacific. Strange things happen as the survivors begin to realize they are not alone on the island.

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The Last Addition To The Lost Book List

Seen On Season 6 Episode 11 (April 13, 2010)

May 24, 2010...wow, the show's over, done, gone, moved on...surprisingly there were no new books in the last 6 shows, including the series finale. This is the last book featured on LOST.

Sawyer's Reading List

Sawyer is the most avid reader of the Oceanic Flight 815 survivors. He's often seen kicking back on the beach with a new book in his hands. He even started wearing glasses to read better.

These are books that Sawyer was seen reading.

The Swan's Bookshelf

Books seen in the Swan station (aka the hatch)

Lost Links & Info

Lostpedia: An unofficial fan wiki built by fans to "organize the massive amounts of theories, plotlines and cast information that was generated by the show's premise."
Official Lost Home Page: ABC's official site with photos, discussion forum, extras and watch episodes online.
Lost Book Club: The Washington Post's celebrity and movie bloggers discuss a new Lost book each month. (free registration required)
Live Together, Read Alone: A LOST Book Blog: A couple roommates who fill the void between LOST episodes by reading and reviewing books seen on the show. Good stuff.
LOST Books Challenge: A book-aholic blogger is challenging you to read 5 LOST books by the end of the year. Are you fan enough to complete the challenge?

Lost Episode Titles

These are books that Lost episodes were named after.

Lost: The Video Game

Become part of the plot as you play a survivor of Oceanic Flight 815 who must face challenges and mysteries to find a way off of the island.

Desmond's Reading List

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What are the Others reading?

We know the Others enjoy reading (they have their own book club) but they are only seen with a few books in the show.

Jacob's Reading List

Quoted Books

These books have been referenced or quoted in at least one episode of Lost.

Other Books That Have Influenced Lost

These are books with similar story elements or parallel themes as Lost.

Great Gifts for LOST Fans

Books about LOST

Books read by other Flight 815 survivors

Books Read on the Freighter

Even the crew of the freighter Kahana like to enjoy a good book.

Books Found On The Island

More Quoted Books

These books have been referenced or quoted in at least one episode of Lost.

Write Your Reviews

Have you read any of the Lost books? What do you think about the parallels between the books and Lost?

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cffutah Jan 31, 2012 @ 10:16 am | delete

my wife and I enjoyed watching this series, it was a good one.

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mj1200 Jan 6, 2012 @ 7:12 am | delete

Love this list! What about adding Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck? Didn't Sawyer have a conversation with "smoke monster Locke" in season 6 about a scene in the book before pointing a gun at him? Also seem to remember another scene where he discusses something from the book with Jack and once where he is reading the book at the beginning. What are your thoughts?

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Mac33 Jan 10, 2012 @ 8:31 pm | delete

It's listed under Sawyer's reading list. "Of Mice and Men" showed up in seasons 3 and 6.

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mp1200 Jan 10, 2012 @ 8:37 pm | delete

Thanks for the reply. Didn't see it the first time reading the list.

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Mac33 Jan 10, 2012 @ 9:38 pm | delete

You're welcome

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mihgasper Jan 4, 2012 @ 9:26 am | delete

I have mixed feelings about that series. Maybe I should read the books. Thanks for reminding me!

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saurabh Dec 3, 2011 @ 8:41 am | delete

m playing a contest in which i got this question plzzz help me out..m struck
Everyone has Troubles. Some never face it because the metaphorical path leading upto it is LOST somewhere in the pages of history. But then someone figures out the way. Now people appreciate it and the person who is the cause of it. Who's the saviour ?
hint: think books

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squidshe Nov 7, 2011 @ 1:38 pm | delete

The books were always hints, I miss the show.

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Mac33 Nov 8, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete

Same here.

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jksterling Oct 26, 2011 @ 9:44 pm | delete

Great list, thank you.

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tomtaz517 Aug 22, 2011 @ 9:47 am | delete

Awesome list! The books really give you great hints to what the writers had in mind when making the show

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vonkstar Oct 4, 2011 @ 1:15 am | delete

which ones are the best? wanna buy some for my husband

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B53 Aug 8, 2011 @ 4:05 pm | delete

Are there any reference to the Tempest from Shakespeare ?

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Carmen Aug 14, 2011 @ 10:27 am | delete

Yes, there are. Rather, there a huge parallels between the plots. In The Tempest, a ship wrecks on to what seems to be just an island, but is really an island filled with mystical, mysterious wonders. And, therein is your parallel.

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ohtheplaces Aug 4, 2011 @ 9:39 pm | delete

In what episode did someone quote "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."

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Mac33 Aug 6, 2011 @ 1:10 pm | delete

It was a season 1 reference when Hurley made a Harry Potter joke about Sawyer's new reading glasses.

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seradis Jun 6, 2011 @ 6:59 pm | delete

I liked the series Lost. I will have to read the books to see how they are different from the TV series!

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cinstress Apr 14, 2011 @ 5:01 pm | delete

a neat way to combine a TV show with books!

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Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm Apr 12, 2011 @ 3:36 pm | delete

I love your new twist of a booklist, based on a t.v. show. I remember some of the references, but it was much more interesting to see what all was referenced(adding yet another depth to the show). Great work! Keep it up!

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Li Li

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sorana Feb 23, 2011 @ 2:48 am | delete

I love Lost. Exiting, intriguing, misterious, and puzzling.
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