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Donna Tartt

Donna Tartt Reading Order

2 series · 7 books · Born 1963

Donna Tartt is an acclaimed American novelist known for her richly woven narratives and intricate character development. Over her active years from 1992 to 2013, she authored seven books, spanning two series alongside standalone novels and anthologies. Her most celebrated work, The Goldfinch, won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction, solidifying her place in contemporary literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2003–2007)

Start with A Very Southern Christmas: Holiday Stories from the South's Best Writers, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Very Southern Christmas: Holiday Stories from the South's Best Writers
A Very Southern Christmas: Holiday Stories from the South's Best Writers
2
The Best American Short Stories 2006
3
Cover of Fairy Tale Review, The Green Issue
Fairy Tale Review, The Green Issue
4
The Virago Book of the Joy of Shopping

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (1992–2013)

Start with The Secret History and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Secret History
The Secret History
2
Cover of The Little Friend
The Little Friend
3
Cover of The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Donna Tartt written?
Donna Tartt has written 7 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2013.
What is the first book in each Donna Tartt series?
Here are the first books in Donna Tartt's series: Anthologies: A Very Southern Christmas: Holiday Stories from the South's Best Writers.
What order should I read Donna Tartt's books?
We recommend reading Donna Tartt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Donna Tartt's series complete?
Donna Tartt has 2 completed series.

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