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Colum McCann Reading Order

4 series · 19 books

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Colum McCann is an Irish novelist and nonfiction writer whose literary works explore human connection and resilience across cultures and continents. Based in New York since his early career, he has established himself through both standalone novels and short story collections that examine intimate relationships set against larger historical and contemporary backdrops. His internationally acclaimed fiction has earned major literary honors and demonstrates a distinctive style that blends lyrical prose with compelling narratives about ordinary people navigating extraordinary circumstances.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2019)

Start with Best European Fiction 2011, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Best European Fiction 2011

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Best European Fiction 2011
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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From the Republic of Conscience
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
At the Fights: American Writers on Boxing: A Library of America Special Publication
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Tales of Two Cities: The Best and Worst of Times In Today's New York
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

3 books (2009–2024)

Start with 365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2010 and read in order.

Start this series with 365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2010

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365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2010
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Letters to a Young Writer
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
American Mother(With: Diane Foley)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1984–2015)

Start with Fishing the Sloe-Black River and read in order.

Start this series with Fishing the Sloe-Black River

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Fishing the Sloe-Black River
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Everything in This Country Must
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Thirteen Ways of Looking
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (1995–2025)

Start with Songdogs, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Songdogs

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2
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This Side of Brightness
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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5
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Let the Great World Spin
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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TransAtlantic
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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8
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Colum McCann written?
Colum McCann has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Colum McCann series?
Here are the first books in Colum McCann's series: Anthologies: Best European Fiction 2011; Non-Fiction: 365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2010; Short Story Collections: Fishing the Sloe-Black River.
What order should I read Colum McCann's books?
We recommend reading Colum McCann's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Colum McCann still writing new books?
Yes, Colum McCann has 2 ongoing series: Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels.

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