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Adam Gopnik

Adam Gopnik Reading Order

3 series · 23 books

Adam Gopnik is a prominent American author and essayist, acclaimed for his insightful reflections on culture and society. With a diverse bibliography that includes 23 titles spanning three series—along with standalone novels, non-fiction works, and anthologies—he captivates readers with his engaging prose in both fiction and non-fiction. Active from 1992 to 2024, Gopnik's most notable work showcases his talent for blending personal narrative with broader themes, solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary literature.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

7 books (1992–2022)

Start with Fifth Annual Collection, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Fifth Annual Collection
Fifth Annual Collection
2
Life Stories
3
Cover of Americans in Paris
Americans in Paris
4
Cover of The Best American Essays 2008
The Best American Essays 2008
5
Central Park: An Anthology
6
Cover of The Moth
The Moth
7
How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

14 books (2000–2024)

Start with Paris to the Moon, the first of 14 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Paris to the Moon
Paris to the Moon
2
Cover of Lacombe
Lacombe
3
Cover of Through the Children's Gate: A Home in New York
Through the Children's Gate: A Home in New York
4
Cover of The Museum Today
The Museum Today
5
Cover of Angels and Ages: Lincoln, Darwin, and the Birth of the Modern Age
Angels and Ages: Lincoln, Darwin, and the Birth of the Modern Age
6
Cover of The Table Comes First: Family, France, and the Meaning of Food
The Table Comes First: Family, France, and the Meaning of Food
7
Winter: Five Windows on the Season
8
New York Looks Best in Fall
9
Cover of At the Strangers' Gate
At the Strangers' Gate
10
Cover of In Mid-Air
In Mid-Air
11
A Thousand Small Sanities
12
S. J. Perelman: Writings
13
Cover of The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery
The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery
14
Cover of All That Happiness Is
All That Happiness Is

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2010)

Start with The King in the Window and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The King in the Window
The King in the Window
2
The Steps Across the Water

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adam Gopnik written?
Adam Gopnik has written 23 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Adam Gopnik series?
Here are the first books in Adam Gopnik's series: Anthologies: Fifth Annual Collection; Non-Fiction: Paris to the Moon.
What order should I read Adam Gopnik's books?
We recommend reading Adam Gopnik's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Adam Gopnik still writing new books?
Yes, Adam Gopnik has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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