Ed Lin Reading Order
1 series · 9 books
Ed Lin is a Taiwanese-American novelist and actor whose literary work has earned him unprecedented recognition within Asian American letters, becoming the first writer to claim three Asian American Literary Awards. His debut novel Waylaid introduced readers to his distinctive voice and earned both critical praise and reader accolades, including a Booklist Editors' Choice Award. Lin's standalone novels explore themes relevant to the Asian American experience with originality and depth, establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary fiction.
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Standalone Novels Series
9 books
Ed Lin's nine standalone novels should be read in publication order beginning with 99 Ways to Die. The series includes Death Doesn't Forget, Ghost Month, Incensed, One Red Bastard, Snakes Can't Run, This Is a Bust, and Waylaid, along with David Tung Can't Have a Girlfriend until He Gets into an Ivy League College. While each novel stands alone as an independent story, following the publication sequence allows readers to experience Lin's evolving style and thematic development across these works.
Start with 99 ways to die, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ways to die |
| 2 | David Tung Can't Have a Girlfriend until He Gets into an Ivy League College |
| 3 | Death Doesn't Forget |
| 4 | Ghost month |
| 5 | Incensed |
| 6 | One red bastard |
| 7 | Snakes can't run |
| 8 | This is a bust |
| 9 | Waylaid |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ed Lin written?
- Ed Lin has written 9 books across 1 series.

