Anne Lamott Reading Order
3 series · 33 books · Born 10 April 1954
Anne Lamott is a celebrated author known for her poignant blend of fiction and narrative nonfiction. Over her prolific career, which spanned from 1979 to 2026, she published 33 books, including three popular series along with standalone novels, anthologies, and nonfiction works. Her most notable title, *Bird by Bird*, showcases her unique style, addressing life's challenges with humor and honesty.
Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (1999–2020)
Start with Between Mothers and Sons: Women Writers Talk about Having Sons and Raising Men, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Between Mothers and Sons: Women Writers Talk about Having Sons and Raising Men 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Mothers Who Think: Tales of Real-Life Parenthood 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | 40 Model Essays 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Scoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Maternal Is Political 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  By the Book 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Days Like This 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Life Is Short – Art Is Shorter: In Praise of Brevity 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Shattering Glass 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing16 books (1993–2026)
Start with Operating Instructions, the first of 16 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Operating Instructions 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Bird by Bird 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Traveling Mercies 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Word by Word 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Plan B 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Grace 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Help Thanks Wow 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Some Assembly Required 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Stitches 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Small Victories 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Hope and Renewal Collection 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Hallelujah Anyway 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Almost Everything 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Somehow: Thoughts on Love 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Good Writing(With: Neal Allen) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete7 books (1979–2010)
Start with Hard Laughter, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Anne Lamott written?
- Anne Lamott has written 33 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Anne Lamott series?
- Here are the first books in Anne Lamott's series: Anthologies: Between Mothers and Sons: Women Writers Talk about Having Sons and Raising Men; Non-Fiction: Operating Instructions.
- What order should I read Anne Lamott's books?
- We recommend reading Anne Lamott's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Anne Lamott still writing new books?
- Yes, Anne Lamott has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.