Elizabeth Gilbert Reading Order
4 series · 14 books · Born 1969
Elizabeth Gilbert is an acclaimed author known for both fictional narratives and deeply personal memoirs that explore identity and transformation. Her breakthrough memoir Eat, Pray, Love became a global phenomenon, spending years atop bestseller lists and selling millions of copies worldwide across numerous translations. Gilbert's earlier works, including the short story collection Pilgrims and the novel Stern Men, established her as a skilled storyteller, while her biographical work The Last American Man earned major literary recognition with multiple National Book Award nominations.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete4 books (2003–2022)
Start with The Best American Sports Writing 2003, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Best American Sports Writing 2003
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing6 books (2002–2025)
Start with The Last American Man, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Last American Man
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2000–2019)
Start with Stern Men and read in order.
Start this series with Stern Men
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth Gilbert written?
- Elizabeth Gilbert has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth Gilbert series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth Gilbert's series: Anthologies: The Best American Sports Writing 2003; Non-Fiction: The Last American Man.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Gilbert's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth Gilbert's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elizabeth Gilbert still writing new books?
- Yes, Elizabeth Gilbert has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.