String Theory

by David Foster Wallace · 2016

A Library of America collection of David Foster Wallace's nonfiction essays on tennis.

Why this author is included

David Foster Wallace · Writer and essayist

Who recommends it

1 person has recommended String Theory. Each entry links to the source.

You don't have to play or even watch tennis to love this book.

Recommended · Wording not verified Source: TIME

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Bill Gates Picked These Books as the Best of 2016

Gates selected String Theory as one of his top reads of 2016, praising David Foster Wallace's tennis writing.

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TIME · 2016-12-05 · accessed 2026-06-22

Article · TIME report of Gates Notes list

TIME reports that Gates selected five top reads of 2016 from Gates Notes and identifies String Theory by David Foster Wallace as one of the picks.

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David Foster WallaceWriter and essayist

Author of the tennis essays collected in String Theory.