- “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman – A true story set in the Warsaw Zoo during World War II.
- “Mila 18” by Leon Uris – This historical novel is centred around the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising during World War II.
- “Push Not the River” by James Conroyd Martin – A story set during the 18th century in Warsaw, following the life of a young countess.
- “The Pianist” by Władysław Szpilman – Based on a true story, this memoir recounts the author’s survival in Warsaw during the Holocaust.
- “The Doll” by Bolesław Prus – Considered one of the most prominent Polish realist novels, it explores social and political life in 19th-century Warsaw.
- “Warsaw 1944” by Alexandra Richie – A detailed account of the Warsaw Uprising, drawing on interviews, diaries, and personal memoirs of those involved.
- “Pharaoh” by Bolesław Prus – Set in ancient Egypt, the protagonist’s actions are often compared to those of political figures in Warsaw during Prus’ time.
- “A Place Called Here” by Cecelia Ahern – This imaginative novel follows the adventures of a woman who uncovers the mystery of missing items in Warsaw.
- “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly – Partially set in Warsaw, it tells the story of three women during World War II and the aftermath.
- “The Loon” by Wojciech Kuczok – This modern psychological novel explores issues of identity in contemporary Warsaw.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Warsaw
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