Diane Ackerman Reading Order
3 series · 33 books · Born October 7, 1948
Diane Ackerman was a prolific American writer, active from 1976 to 2014, celebrated for her unique blend of poetry and nonfiction that delves into nature and the human experience. With 33 works across three series, including essays, collections, and anthologies, she captivates readers with her lyrical prose and thoughtful insights. Her most distinguished contribution is "A Natural History of the Senses," which showcases her ability to intertwine scientific knowledge with artistic expression.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2001–2012)
Start with A Convergence of Birds, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Collections Series
Complete9 books (1976–2003)
Start with The Planets: A Cosmic Pastoral[Poems], the first of 9 books in the Collections series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Planets: A Cosmic Pastoral[Poems] 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Wife of Light 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Lady Faustus 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Reverse Thunder: A Dramatic Poem 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Jaguar of Sweet Laughter: New and Selected Poems 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  I Praise My Destroyer: Poems 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Origami Bridges: Poems of Psychoanalysis and Fire 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Senses of Animals: Poems 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Animal Sense 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete18 books (1985–2014)
Start with On Extended Wings, the first of 18 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | On Extended Wings 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Natural History of the Senses 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Moon by Whale Light and Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians and Whales 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Natural History of Love 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Curious Naturalist 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Monk Seal Hideaway 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Rarest of the Rare: Vanishing Animals, Timeless Worlds 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Slender Thread: Rediscovering Hope at the Heart of Crisis 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Bats: Shadows in the Night 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Book of Love 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Deep Play 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Cultivating Delight: A Natural History of My Garden 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Twilight of the Tenderfoot: A Western Memoir 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  An Alchemy of Mind: The Marvel and Mystery of the Brain 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Zookeeper's Wife 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Dawn Light: Dancing with Cranes and Other Ways to Start the Day 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  One Hundred Names for Love: A Memoir 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Human Age: The World Shaped By Us 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Diane Ackerman written?
- Diane Ackerman has written 33 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each Diane Ackerman series?
- Here are the first books in Diane Ackerman's series: Anthologies: A Convergence of Birds; Collections: The Planets: A Cosmic Pastoral[Poems]; Non-Fiction: On Extended Wings.
- What order should I read Diane Ackerman's books?
- We recommend reading Diane Ackerman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Diane Ackerman's series complete?
- Diane Ackerman has 3 completed series.