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Anthony Doerr

Anthony Doerr Reading Order

4 series ยท 15 books ยท Born 1973

Anthony Doerr is a celebrated author known for his lyrical prose and compelling narratives, primarily in the genres of literary fiction and short stories. He has an impressive body of work that includes 15 books across four series, as well as standalone novels and collections, with his most acclaimed piece being the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the Light We Cannot See. Active from 2001 to 2021, Doerr's writing often explores themes of memory, connection, and the human experience.

Anthologies Series

Complete

9 books (2002โ€“2019)

Start with Fifteenth Annual Collection, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Fifteenth Annual Collection
Fifteenth Annual Collection
2
The Anchor Book of New American Short Stories
3
Cover of Tin House: Winter Reading
Tin House: Winter Reading
4
Cover of Wonder and Other Survival Skills
Wonder and Other Survival Skills
5
New Stories from the Midwest: 2012
6
Cover of Hearing Voices: The Litro Anthology of New Fiction
Hearing Voices: The Litro Anthology of New Fiction
7
Pie & Whiskey
8
Cover of Tales of Two Americas
Tales of Two Americas
9

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2007โ€“2007)

#Title
1
Four Seasons in Rome

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2001โ€“2010)

Start with The Shell Collector and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Shell Collector
The Shell Collector
2

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2004โ€“2021)

Start with About Grace and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of All the Light We Cannot See
All the Light We Cannot See
3
Cloud Cuckoo Land

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Anthony Doerr written?
Anthony Doerr has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Anthony Doerr series?
Here are the first books in Anthony Doerr's series: Anthologies: Fifteenth Annual Collection; Short Story Collections: The Shell Collector.
What order should I read Anthony Doerr's books?
We recommend reading Anthony Doerr's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Anthony Doerr's series complete?
Anthony Doerr has 3 completed series.

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