Andrew Holleran Reading Order
1 series · 15 books
Andrew Holleran is the pen name of American writer Eric Garber, whose literary career was launched with the acclaimed 1978 novel Dancer from the Dance, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary gay fiction. Having lived across New York City, Washington D.C., and rural Florida, Holleran draws on these varied settings to craft nuanced explorations of identity, desire, and community in his essays, short stories, and novels. His work helped define post-Stonewall literature through its sophisticated prose and unflinching examination of queer life and culture.
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books
Andrew Holleran's fifteen standalone novels were published between 1995 and 1998, forming a complete series best read in publication order. These works should be started with The Violet Quill Reader and followed through to Gay Travels, with each book functioning as an independent entry while contributing to the overall body of work from this period in the author's career.
Start with The Violet Quill Reader, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Between Men |
| 2 | Chronicle of a plague, revisited |
| 3 | Dancer from the Dance |
| 4 | Fresh men 2 |
| 5 | Grief |
| 6 | Ground zero |
| 7 | In September, the light changes |
| 8 | Kingdom of Sand |
| 9 | Les nuits d'Aruba |
| 10 | Men on Men Four |
| 11 | Nights in Aruba (Plume) |
| 12 | Pill for Promiscuity |
| 13 | The Beauty of Men |
| 14 | The Violet Quill Reader 1995 |
| 15 | Gay Travels 1998 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Andrew Holleran written?
- Andrew Holleran has written 15 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 1998.
- Are Andrew Holleran's series complete?
- Andrew Holleran has 1 completed series.

