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.

Colum McCann Reading Order

4 series · 19 books

Literary Fiction Non-Fiction

Colum McCann is an acclaimed Irish author known for his poignant literary fiction. Throughout his career, spanning from 1984 to 2025, he has published 19 books across four distinct series, including standalone novels, short story collections, non-fiction, and anthologies. His most notable work, "Let the Great World Spin," showcases his unique storytelling style and has garnered him numerous prestigious awards.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2010–2019)

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

#	Title
1	Best European Fiction 2011 2010Buy 🇺🇸
2	From the Republic of Conscience 2010Buy 🇺🇸
3	At the Fights: American Writers on Boxing: A Library of America Special Publication 2011Buy 🇺🇸
4	Tales of Two Cities: The Best and Worst of Times In Today's New York 2014Buy 🇺🇸
5	Eat Joy 2019Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

3 books (2009–2024)

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

#	Title
1	365 Days in Ireland Calendar 2010 2009Buy 🇺🇸
2	Letters to a Young Writer 2017Buy 🇺🇸
3	American Mother(With: Diane Foley) 2024Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1984–2015)

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

#	Title
1	Fishing the Sloe-Black River 1984Buy 🇺🇸
2	Everything in This Country Must 2000Buy 🇺🇸
3	Thirteen Ways of Looking 2015Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (1995–2025)

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

#	Title
1	Songdogs 1995Buy 🇺🇸
2	This Side of Brightness 1998Buy 🇺🇸
3	Zoli 2001Buy 🇺🇸
4	Dancer 2003Buy 🇺🇸
5	Let the Great World Spin 2009Buy 🇺🇸
6	TransAtlantic 2013Buy 🇺🇸
7	Apeirogon 2020Buy 🇺🇸
8	Twist 2025Buy 🇺🇸

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.