What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Lincoln Highway
Amor Towles · Book · 2021
If you loved The Lincoln Highway, start with The Lincoln Lawyer (David E. Kelley, 2022) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Lincoln Highway across media.
If you were captivated by The Lincoln Highway, you will find yourself drawn to these stories of transformative journeys and the complex, evolving American landscape.
Films on the same thread
The Lincoln Lawyer
Brad Furman · Film · 2011
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption, Class Conflict.
Much like the protagonists of The Lincoln Highway, Mick Haller navigates a shifting moral map while operating from the confines of his iconic vehicle in this gritty, character-driven drama.
Brooklyn
John Crowley · Film · 2015
Explores: Nostalgia, Cultural Identity, Homesickness.
Fans of The Lincoln Highway will appreciate how this film captures the bittersweet process of coming-of-age, blending historical atmosphere with the deeply personal quest for a new life.
The Road
Film · 2009
Explores: Paternal bond, Survival, Desolation.
This survival story mirrors the stark, wandering essence of The Lincoln Highway, stripping away the world until only the raw, enduring bond between a father and son remains.
Little Women
Greta Gerwig · Film · 2019
Explores: Sisterhood, Female ambition, Artistic expression.
Greta Gerwig’s adaptation captures the same spirit of youthful discovery and family loyalty that defines the core relationships within the pages of The Lincoln Highway.
Series on the same thread
The Lincoln Lawyer
David E. Kelley · Series · 2022
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Redemption, Justice System.
Just as the characters in The Lincoln Highway find their destinies tied to the road, this series explores the redemption and justice found while traversing the streets of Los Angeles.
The Underground Railroad
Barry Jenkins · Series · 2021
Explores: The horrors of slavery, The fight for freedom, Hope amidst despair.
This journey toward freedom echoes the picaresque structure of The Lincoln Highway, grounding an epic, historical quest in the intimate, harrowing experiences of its determined protagonist.
American Gods
Bryan Fuller · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with The Lincoln Highway: Road Trip.
If the road trip dynamic of The Lincoln Highway resonated with you, this series offers a mythic, modern-day equivalent where the journey itself reveals hidden truths about the world.
When Life Gives You Tangerines
Lim Sang-choon · Series · 2025
Explores: First Love, Childhood Sweethearts, Island Life.
This story mirrors the emotional resonance of The Lincoln Highway by tracking a lifelong journey of resilience and growth that spans decades, rooted deeply in a specific sense of place.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Tom Meyers, Greg Young · Podcast
Explores: urban development, immigrant experience, metropolitan evolution.
Those who enjoyed the historical texture of The Lincoln Highway will find a similar appreciation for the layers of American history embedded within the streets of New York City.
This American Life
This American Life · Podcast · 2026
Explores: The human condition, Personal narrative, Social observation.
The Lincoln Highway excels at revealing the profound within the mundane, a quality this podcast mirrors by finding universal human truths through intimate, unfolding stories of everyday life.
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Common questions
Is The Lincoln Highway considered a highly acclaimed book?
Yes, The Lincoln Highway is a number one New York Times bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It was selected as a best book of the year by various organizations, including Time, NPR, The Washington Post, and the personal recommendations of Bill Gates and Barack Obama.
When was The Lincoln Highway published?
The Lincoln Highway was published in 2021. The novel by Amor Towles gained significant recognition as a New York Times notable book and was chosen as a Today Show Read with Jenna book club pick shortly after its release.
What kind of reception did The Lincoln Highway receive from critics?
The Lincoln Highway received praise for being wise and wildly entertaining. The New York Times described the novel as being permeated with light, wit, and youth, contributing to its status as a New York Times readers' choice best book of the century.
How many copies of The Lincoln Highway have been sold?
The Lincoln Highway has achieved significant commercial success with more than one million copies sold. Its popularity is reflected in its status as a number one New York Times bestseller and its inclusion in numerous prestigious best-of-the-year lists.