Daniel A. Olivas Reading Order
1 series · 15 books
Daniel A. Olivas is an American novelist and lawyer who has written fifteen standalone works exploring themes relevant to Chicano and Latino communities. His fiction spans multiple genres and styles, drawing on his professional background in law to create narratives that examine social issues, identity, and the Mexican-American experience. Rather than developing long-running series, Olivas crafts individual stories that stand alone while collectively showcasing his range as a storyteller.
Standalone Novels Series
15 books
Start with Anywhere But L.A, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anywhere But L.A |
| 2 | Anywhere but L.A. |
| 3 | Assumption and Other Stories |
| 4 | Benjamin and the word |
| 5 | Chicano Frankenstein |
| 6 | Coiled Serpent |
| 7 | Devil Talk |
| 8 | Frankenstein Chicano / Chicano Frankenstein |
| 9 | How to Date a Flying Mexican |
| 10 | Nemeton |
| 11 | The Book of Want |
| 12 | The Courtship of Maria Rivera Pena |
| 13 | The king of lighting fixtures |
| 14 | Things we do not talk about |
| 15 | Waiting for Godínez |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Daniel A. Olivas written?
- Daniel A. Olivas has written 15 books across 1 series.

