A Canticle for Leibowitz

Walter M. Miller Jr.

13 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2007–2024.

1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 8 recommendations
• Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Recommend one book I need to read this summer? 2019 · 1 recommendation
• Ask YC: What's the most inspiring sci-fi book you've read? 2008 · 1 recommendation
• Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 1 recommendation