Ann Patchett Reading Order
5 series · 40 books · Born 2 December 1963
Ann Patchett is a celebrated author known for her compelling storytelling and rich character development, with a diverse portfolio that includes fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, and anthologies. Over her prolific career from 1992 to 2026, she has published 40 books across five series, with her most acclaimed work being "Bel Canto," which garnered widespread praise and won major literary awards. Patchett's unique voice and keen insights continue to resonate with readers worldwide.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete10 books (2003–2023)
Start with Dog is My Co-Pilot, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dog is My Co-Pilot 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The O. Henry Prize Stories 2005 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Best American Short Stories 2006 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Best American Travel Writing 2007 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Lonely Planet Travel Anthology 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | I'd Rather Be Reading: A Library of Art for Book Lovers 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Tales of Two Americas 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  A Word on Words 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Children's Series
Ongoing3 books (2019–2024)
Start with Lambslide and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete6 books (2004–2021)
Start with Truth and Beauty, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Robert Dawson Photography Series
Complete10 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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Great Central Valley(By: Gerald Haslam,Stephen Johnson,Robert Dawson) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Farewell, Promised Land(By: Robert Dawson,Gray Brechin) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Along The Cowboy Trail(By: Robert Dawson,Tammy LeRoy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Spirit of the Horse(By: Robert Dawson) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Spirit of the Performance Horse(By: Robert Dawson,Tammy LeRoy) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Romancing the West/The Life of the American Cowboy in Photographs and Verse(By: Robert Dawson) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Living Western Horsemanship(By: Robert Dawson,Tammy LeRoy) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Ultimate Level of Horsemanship(By: Robert Dawson) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Out'a the West(By: Robert Dawson) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Public Library(With: Robert Dawson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing11 books (1992–2026)
Start with The Patron Saint of Liars, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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.