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Guys, where are we?
If you've been wondering what books Sawyer, Ben, Jacob or anyone else from Lost were reading, you're in the right place.
What do these books have to do with Lost?
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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Sawyer's Reading List
These are books that Sawyer has been seen reading.
Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
Sawyer was reading this book in a prison flashback during episode 4 of season 3.
The Invention of Morel (New York Review Books Classics)
Sawyer was reading this book about a fugitive on a deserted island while living at the Others' barracks in episode 4 of season 4 ("Eggtown").
The Swan's Bookshelf
Books seen in the Swan station (aka the hatch)
The Turn of the Screw (Dover Thrift Editions)
The DHARMA Initiative's orientation film is hidden behind this book.
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? What else do you have to do before Season 5 starts?
Lost Episode Titles
Through The Looking Glass
Episode 22 of Season 3. The Dharma Initiative's underwater station is also named "The Looking Glass".
Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind #1)
Left Behind is the title of Episode 15 of Season 3.
Catch-22
Episode 17 of Season 3. This is also the book Desmond found near where Naomi parachuted onto the island. It contained a photo of Desmond and Penelope.
Lost: The Video Game
Desmond's Reading List
Our Mutual Friend (Modern Library Classics)
This is the last book Desmond wants to read before he dies.
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A Brief History of Time
Aldo was reading this book while guarding Karl. It was also seen in Ben's bedroom.
An English interpretation of the Holy Quran
Sayid found the Holy Qur'an on the bookshelf in Ben's bedroom in episode 3 of season 4.
Valis
Locke brought this book to Ben from Ben's bookshelf in episode 4 of season 4. Ben stated that he already read it so Locke told him to read it again, he might have missed something the first time.
Ulysses
Ben was reading this while traveling back to the island on Ajira Airways Flight 316 in season 5.
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Separate Reality
Little Ben brought this book to Sayid when he was held prisoner by the Dharma Initiative in season 5.
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Jacob's Reading List
Everything That Rises Must Converge
Jacob was reading this collection of short stories while waiting for Locke to get thrown from a window in the season 5 finale.
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Quoted Books
Other Books That Have Influenced Lost
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 100th Anniversary Edition (Books of Wonder)
Many references to this book in Lost. The last 2 episodes of season 4 are titled after Dorothy's famous line, "There's No Place Like Home".
Prey
Apparently the producers of Lost have denied that the black cloud in this story is the same as the one on the island. But I've read the book and it sounds a lot like the island's mysterious black smoke cloud. Could also explain some of the figures (Jack's dad, black horse, Walt) the survivors have seen on the island.
More Quoted Books
The Mysterious Island (Modern Library Classics)
I read this one and wrote a review. Great story and it was interesting to compare these castaways with the Losties.
Great Gifts for LOST Fans
Books read by other Flight 815 survivors
NIV Holy Bible
Mr. Eko carved scriptures into his walking stick. The missing piece of the DHARMA Initiative orientation film is hidden inside a Bible that Eko found.
Bad Twin
Hurley found and read the manuscript to this book in episode 13 of season 2. It was written by the guy who got sucked into the engine in the first episode.
Unmanned (Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1)
Hurley was reading this comic book (written by one of Lost's writer/producers) before getting on Ajira Airways Flight 316.
Books Read on the Freighter
The Survivors of the Chancellor (Dodo Press)
Regina was reading this Jules Verne tale about a shipwreck while guarding Sayid and Desmond aboard the freighter. She was reading the book upside down and committed suicide soon after.
Write Your Reviews
Have you read any of the Lost books? What do you think about the parallels between the books and Lost?
Dustin H wrote
You're missing one book Sawyer was reading in season 1. It has a minotaur on the cover, and it's such a quick glance I was never able to grab the title. Perhaps we can get some help on this one... I'll have to double check the Episode # and get back to you guys.
Posted June 04, 2009
Mac33 wrote...
in reply to Jason Thanks, Jason! It was in episode 9 "Namaste" of season 5.
Posted May 18, 2009
Jason wrote
Mac, what episode number was that again? I can definitely get a good shot of it and let you know.
Posted May 17, 2009
Mac33 wrote...
in reply to Jason Hi Jason, I just added the book Jacob read in last night's season finale...it's under "Jacob's Reading List". Let me know any others that are missing...Season 5 was lighter on books than previous seasons. The only missing one I know of is the book Sawyer was reading when Jack came to his house in Dharmaville. Haven't found a good screen shot of that one to get the title.
Posted May 14, 2009
Jason wrote
Can anyone tell me when this was last updated? This is absolutely what I was looking for but it appears to be missing a few recent ones I have noticed
Posted May 14, 2009
Kate wrote
You've missed one - on a recent episode Dr. Chang is seen reading a book to baby Miles - that book is Polar, The Titanic Bear, by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden, a true children's story about a stuffed bear that survives the sinking of the Titanic.
Posted May 06, 2009
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
Great idea for a lens. Lost Season 3 and Season 4 are on my two lenses with the Top 10 Blu-ray Movies lenses!
Brenda
Posted April 06, 2009
Sabbie-Jo wrote...
I love Lost and I've read some of the books on this list. To Kill A Mockingbird was really good.
Posted March 30, 2009
by Mac33
A fan of Lost from the very first episode. I'm looking forward to seeing what books will be featured in Lost Season 6!
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