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Alexander Chee Reading Order

4 series · 13 books

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Alexander Chee is an accomplished American author known for his vibrant storytelling and lyrical prose, primarily within the realms of literary fiction and poetry. With a prolific career spanning from 2001 to 2021, he has published 13 works across four series, including the Inheritance Collection, as well as standalone novels, non-fiction, and anthologies. Chee's most notable work, "Queer Eye," showcases his talent for weaving complex narratives that explore identity and belonging.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2007–2021)

Start with Brothers & Beasts, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
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Brothers & Beasts
2007Buy 🇺🇸
2
Never Can Say Goodbye: Writers on Their Unshakable Love for New York
2014Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Eat Joy
Eat Joy
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence
2019Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Sword Stone Table: Old Legends, New Voices
Sword Stone Table: Old Legends, New Voices
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Inheritance Collection Series

Complete

5 books (2019–2019)

Start with Can You Feel This?(By: Julie Orringer), the first of 5 books in the Inheritance Collection series.

#Title
1
Can You Feel This?(By: Julie Orringer)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
Everything My Mother Taught Me(By: Alice Hoffman)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Lion's Den(By: Anthony Marra)
2019Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Weddings
2019Buy 🇺🇸
5
Zenith Man(By: Jennifer Haigh)
2019Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
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How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2016)

Start with Edinburgh and read in order.

#Title
1
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Edinburgh
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Queen of the Night
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Alexander Chee written?
Alexander Chee has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Alexander Chee series?
Here are the first books in Alexander Chee's series: Anthologies: Brothers & Beasts; Inheritance Collection: Can You Feel This?(By: Julie Orringer).
What order should I read Alexander Chee's books?
We recommend reading Alexander Chee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Alexander Chee's series complete?
Alexander Chee has 3 completed series.

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