Adam Johnson Reading Order
4 series · 17 books
Adam Johnson is an acclaimed American author specializing in fiction, known for his compelling narratives and rich character development. With 17 books spanning across four series, including standalone novels and anthologies like The Best American: Nonrequired Reading, he has made a significant mark in contemporary literature from 2002 to 2025. His most recognized works include the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Orphan Master's Son and the National Book Award-winning collection Fortune Smiles.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete3 books (2005–2021)
Start with The Creative Writing MFA Handbook and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2002–2015)
Start with Emporium and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2003–2025)
Start with Parasites Like Us and read in order.
The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Series
Complete9 books (2011–2019)
Start with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011, the first of 9 books in the The Best American: Nonrequired Reading series.
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| 1 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Adam Johnson written?
- Adam Johnson has written 17 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Adam Johnson series?
- Here are the first books in Adam Johnson's series: Anthologies: The Creative Writing MFA Handbook; Short Story Collections: Emporium; The Best American: Nonrequired Reading: The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011.
- What order should I read Adam Johnson's books?
- We recommend reading Adam Johnson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Adam Johnson still writing new books?
- Yes, Adam Johnson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.