An Abundance of Johns
Hello! My name is John / Jon / Jonny / Jonathan! This list contains books that feature a main or semi-important character with a variant of the name John.
As always, open to suggestions!
created by ErinYeager
last updated June, 2026
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Wow 59% overlap... I be reading about Johns I guess
82% overlap... an overwhelming abundance of johns
LMAO that's kind of impressive, especially if you aren't seeking out specific books with a character named John (I suppose there are a lot of popular books in this list though)
the johns… they’re everywhere…
I think Douglas Stuart's John of John (yes) just came out.
LMAO double the John?!? This one definitely deserves to be on the list. Thank you!!
I think it came out now to make your list!!
Now that you mention it, I actually love to think Douglas Stuart saw the list and thought "guess there's not a better time than now to drop it"
I'm pretty sure that's exactly how it went. He's so pleased now when he realised he made the list.
Oh this is a fun list! If you are taking recommendations “John Dies at the End” might be a good addition. ☺️
OMG YES, johns literally in the title!!! Thank you for the suggestion!!! 🙂🫂
“Here’s Johnny!” 😂
