The Best Novels About Las Vegas Right Now

Las Vegas is a constant backdrop in films, TV shows, and even music videos. But did you know that some of the most accurate and insightful depictions of life in Las Vegas can be found in books? No one understands this better than writer Charles Bock. Literary Hub recently named his 2008 novel Beautiful Children the novel of Las Vegas, and this month, Business Insider recognized him as Nevada’s most famous author. He sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to discuss the most essential Las Vegas reads and explain why our city is the perfect setting for literature. 

Catch Charles Bock at The Beverly Theater reading from his new memoir, I WILL DO BETTER, on October 29th.

Titles mentioned:

Leaving Las Vegas by John O’Brien

Beautiful Children by Charles Bock

We Are Called to Rise by Laura McBride

The Brightest Place in the World by David Phillip Mullens

Dragonfish by Vu Tran

Dead Ringer by P.Moss

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

I Love You, But I’ve Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins

Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion

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