30 Must Read Books That Start With Z

Finding books that start with the letter Z can be difficult. If you’re trying to complete the A-Z reading challenge, it can be agonizing. That’s why this article is perfect for you, as I’ll be sharing 30 must read books that start with Z. 

The books below either start with Z or contain words such as “The” or “A” at the start, but are still counted as starting with Z. Many people attempt this difficult reading challenge and end off on the letter Z, as they follow the alphabet chronologically. 

If this is your final read, then congratulations on getting this far and enjoy your final read. If this is just another step in the challenge, then good luck and keep reading. It’s all worth it in the end.  

30 Books That Start With Z

Zeitgeist by Bruce Sterling

Genres: Science fiction, Fantasy, Cyberpunk, Humour, Science fiction fantasy

Published In 2000

Zorro by Isabel Allende

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Adventure, Historical, Romance, Spanish Literature

Published In 2005

Zen and the Art of Vampires (Dark Ones #6) by Katie MacAlister

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Paranormal, Vampires, Romance, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Fiction

Published In 2008

The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman – Highly Recommended

Genres: Non Fiction, History, World War II, Holocaust, Historical, Biography, War

Published In 2007

Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You by Ray Bradbury

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Essays, Memoir, Reference, Philosophy, Art

Published In 1973

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, History, Memoir, Biography Memoir, Book Club, Politics

Published In 2009

Zorro’s Last Stand by Mark Shearman

Genres: Fiction, humour, Fantasy, Comedy, Fantasy Fiction, Travel

Published In 2017

Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Audiobook, Romance, Adult, Adult Fiction

Published In 2013

Zelda by Nancy Milford

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, History, Biography Memoir, Memoir, Historical, Womens

Published In 1970

Zoo City by Lauren Beukes

Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery, Africa, Dystopia

Published In 2010

Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates

Genres: Horror, Fiction, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Contemporary, Dark

Published In 1995

Zero Sight by B. Justin Shier

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Magic, Vampires, Supernatural

Published In 2011

Zuleika Dobson by Max Beerbohm

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Life story, Historical

Published In 2022

Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives by Thomas French

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Science, Nature, Ault, Natural History, Science Nature

Published In 2010

Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Superheroes, Urban Fantasy, Adventure

Published In 2015

Zugzwang by Ronan Bennett

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Chess, Russia, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery Thriller

Published In 2006

Zara by Joyce Stranger

Genres: Animal, Horses, Fiction

Published In 1970

The Zoya Factor by Anuja Chauhan

Genres: Romance, Chick lit, Fiction, India, Indian Literature, Contemporary, Sports

Published In 2008

The Zero by Jess Walter

Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Novels, Thriller, Suspense, Contemporary, Historical Fiction

Published In 2006

Zanballer by R.R. Knudson

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Comedy, Humour, Sports

Published In 1974

Zac and Mia by A.J. Betts

Genres: Young Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Audiobook, Australia

Published In 2013

Zero Kisses for Me by Manuela Monari

Genres: Picture Book, Childrens, Storytime, Fiction, Love

Published In 2010

Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick

Genres: Young Adult, Realistic Fiction, Fiction, Humour, Middle Grade, Teen, Contemporary

Published In 2007

Zone One by Colson Whitehead

Genres: Horror, Fiction, Zombies, Science Fiction, Post Apocalyptic, Dystopia, Apocalyptic

Published In 2011

Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Feminism, Queer, LGBT, Race, Classics

Published In 1982

Ziggurat by Robert Katz

Genres: Suspense, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy

Published In 1977

The Zebra Derby by Max Shulman

Genres: Historical fiction, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy

Published In 1946

The Zolotov Affair by Robert H. Rimmer

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Sex, Science Fiction,

Published In 1967

Zen Cat by Judith Adler

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Art, Cats, Photography, Zen

Published In 2003

The Zero Stone by Andre Norton 

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Space Opera, Cats, Classics

Published In 1968

The Bottom Line

Choose a book title that starts with Z from this comprehensive list. This list is updated regularly with new additions. Feel free to let us know which one you enjoyed.

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