Annie Proulx Reading Order
6 series · 30 books · Born 22 August 1935
Annie Proulx is a celebrated American author renowned for her compelling storytelling and richly crafted narratives. Over her prolific career from 1982 to 2023, she has penned 30 works, encompassing six series including the popular Wyoming Stories, as well as standalone novels, short story collections, plays, and non-fiction. Her most acclaimed work, The Shipping News, not only won numerous prestigious awards but also captivated audiences with its adaptation into a feature film.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (1997–2019)
Start with The Best American Short Stories 1997, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Best American Short Stories 1997 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Missouri Review: History as Literature 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Best American Short Stories of the Century 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Writers on Writing 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The New Granta Book of the American Short Story 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Paris Review Issue 188 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Best American Mystery Stories 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Why I Like This Story 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete8 books (1982–2023)
Start with Great Grapes, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1988–2005)
Start with Heart Songs and Other Stories and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1991–2016)
Start with Postcards, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Standalone Plays Series
Complete1 book (2002–2002)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Shipping News: Screenplay 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Wyoming Stories Series
Complete3 books (1999–2008)
Start with Close Range and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Annie Proulx written?
- Annie Proulx has written 30 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Annie Proulx series?
- Here are the first books in Annie Proulx's series: Anthologies: The Best American Short Stories 1997; Non-Fiction: Great Grapes; Short Story Collections: Heart Songs and Other Stories; Wyoming Stories: Close Range.
- What order should I read Annie Proulx's books?
- We recommend reading Annie Proulx's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Annie Proulx's series complete?
- Annie Proulx has 5 completed series.