The Bonfire of the Vanities

by Tom Wolfe · 1987

Tom Wolfe's novel of ambition, status, and New York society, listed by Charles Koch among his top four favorite reads.

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Tom Wolfe · Novelist and journalist

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Author of The Bonfire of the Vanities, one of Charles Koch's official top four favorite reads.

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Charles Koch Chairman & CEO, Koch Industries

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Documented citation: Charles Koch lists The Bonfire of the Vanities among his top four favorite reads.

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CharlesKoch.com · 2026 · accessed 2026-06-22

The official Charles Koch page labels the section "Charles' Top Four Favorite Reads" and says these books are where he learned how the world works; the row text is a catalog summary rather than a verbatim quote.

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