Anthony Doerr Reading Order
4 series · 15 books · 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
Complete9 books (2002–2019)
Start with Fifteenth Annual Collection, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Fifteenth Annual Collection 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Anchor Book of New American Short Stories 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Tin House: Winter Reading 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Wonder and Other Survival Skills 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | New Stories from the Midwest: 2012 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Hearing Voices: The Litro Anthology of New Fiction 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Pie & Whiskey 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Tales of Two Americas 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Eat Joy 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Four Seasons in Rome 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2001–2010)
Start with The Shell Collector and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2004–2021)
Start with About Grace and read in order.
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.