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Ann Patchett

Ann Patchett Reading Order

5 series · 40 books · Born 1963-12-02

Literary FictionNon-FictionYoung Adult

Ann Patchett is an acclaimed literary novelist whose emotionally resonant works explore themes of connection, sacrifice, and redemption across diverse settings. Known for her elegant prose and deeply human characters, she has established herself as a major voice in contemporary fiction, winning prestigious honors including the PEN/Faulkner Award and Orange Prize for her opera-set masterpiece Bel Canto. Beyond her novels, Patchett is also a respected essayist and children's author who co-founded Parnassus Books, an independent bookstore in Nashville that reflects her commitment to literary culture.

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Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

10 books (2003–2023)

Start with Dog is My Co-Pilot, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Dog is My Co-Pilot

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Dog is My Co-Pilot
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The O. Henry Prize Stories 2005
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Best American Short Stories 2006
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Best American Travel Writing 2007
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
The Lonely Planet Travel Anthology
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
I'd Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Tales of Two Americas
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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A Word on Words
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Children's Series

Ongoing

3 books (2019–2024)

Start with Lambslide and read in order.

Start this series with Lambslide

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2
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3
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Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2004–2021)

Start with Truth and Beauty, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Truth and Beauty

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Truth and Beauty
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Getaway Car
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Another Year
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Bookshop Strikes Back
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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This is the Story of a Happy Marriage
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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These Precious Days: Essays
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Robert Dawson Photography Series

Complete

10 books (1993–2014)

Start with The Great Central Valley(By: Gerald Haslam,Stephen Johnson,Robert Dawson), the first of 10 books in the Robert Dawson Photography series.

Start this series with The Great Central Valley(By: Gerald Haslam,Stephen Johnson,Robert Dawson)

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The Great Central Valley(By: Gerald Haslam,Stephen Johnson,Robert Dawson)
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Farewell, Promised Land(By: Robert Dawson,Gray Brechin)
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Along The Cowboy Trail(By: Robert Dawson,Tammy LeRoy)
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Spirit of the Horse(By: Robert Dawson)
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Spirit of the Performance Horse(By: Robert Dawson,Tammy LeRoy)
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Romancing the West/The Life of the American Cowboy in Photographs and Verse(By: Robert Dawson)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Living Western Horsemanship(By: Robert Dawson,Tammy LeRoy)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Ultimate Level of Horsemanship(By: Robert Dawson)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Out'a the West(By: Robert Dawson)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
The Public Library(With: Robert Dawson)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

11 books (1992–2026)

Start with The Patron Saint of Liars, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Patron Saint of Liars

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1
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The Patron Saint of Liars
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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The Magician's Assistant
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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6
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7
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State of Wonder
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Commonwealth
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Dutch House
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ann Patchett written?
Ann Patchett has written 40 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ann Patchett series?
Here are the first books in Ann Patchett's series: Anthologies: Dog is My Co-Pilot; Children's: Lambslide; Non-Fiction: Truth and Beauty; Robert Dawson Photography: The Great Central Valley(By: Gerald Haslam,Stephen Johnson,Robert Dawson).
What order should I read Ann Patchett's books?
We recommend reading Ann Patchett's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ann Patchett still writing new books?
Yes, Ann Patchett has 2 ongoing series: Children's, Standalone Novels.

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