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Adam Gopnik

Adam Gopnik Reading Order

3 series · 23 books

Non-Fiction

Adam Gopnik is an acclaimed American essayist and cultural critic who has shaped contemporary nonfiction for decades through his work at The New Yorker. Known for his elegant prose and wide-ranging curiosity, he explores subjects spanning art history, food culture, family life, and intellectual history with both humor and depth. His prolific output of essays, memoirs, and occasional fiction reflects a writer equally comfortable analyzing French life, examining the nature of childhood, or reconsidering historical figures through a modern lens.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

7 books (1992–2022)

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

Start this series with Fifth Annual Collection

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1
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Fifth Annual Collection
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Life Stories
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Americans in Paris
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Best American Essays 2008
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Central Park: An Anthology
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

14 books (2000–2024)

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

Start this series with Paris to the Moon

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1
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Paris to the Moon
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Through the Children's Gate: A Home in New York
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Museum Today
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Angels and Ages: Lincoln, Darwin, and the Birth of the Modern Age
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Table Comes First: Family, France, and the Meaning of Food
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Winter: Five Windows on the Season
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
New York Looks Best in Fall
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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At the Strangers' Gate
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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11
A Thousand Small Sanities
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
S. J. Perelman: Writings
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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All That Happiness Is
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2010)

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

Start this series with The King in the Window

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The King in the Window
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Steps Across the Water
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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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