Elizabeth McCracken Reading Order
5 series · 31 books
Elizabeth McCracken is a celebrated writer recognized for her compelling narratives that blend humor and poignancy, with notable works like Bowlaway and The Giant's House. Spanning from 1852 to 2025, she has published 31 books across five series, including standalone novels, non-fiction, collections, and anthologies. Her unique storytelling style has earned her critical acclaim and a loyal readership.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1996–2013)
Start with Granta 54 and read in order.
Art of the Story Series
Likely Complete19 books (1852–2022)
Start with A Sportsman's Notebook(By: Ivan Turgenev), the first of 19 books in the Art of the Story series.
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| 1 |  A Sportsman's Notebook(By: Ivan Turgenev) 1852Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The General Zapped an Angel(By: Howard Fast) 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | In the Garden of the North American Martyrs(By: Tobias Wolff) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Essential Tales of Chekhov(By: Anton Chekhov) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Garden Party and Other Stories(By: Katherine Mansfield) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Continent(By: Jim Crace) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Wild Nights!(By: Joyce Carol Oates) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Tunneling to the Center of the Earth(By: Kevin Wilson) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Monstress(By: Lysley Tenorio) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Mr. and Mrs. Baby(By: Mark Strand) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Essential Tales Of Chekhov Deluxe Edition(By: Anton Chekhov) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Vanishing Princess(By: Jenny Diski) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Catastrophe and Other Stories(By: Dino Buzzati) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Unclean Jobs for Women and Girls(By: Alissa Nutting) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | We Are Taking Only What We Need(By: Stephanie Powell Watts) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Here's Your Hat What's Your Hurry 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Hue and Cry(By: Edward P. Jones,James McPherson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Hurly Burly and Other Stories(By: Russell Banks,A.E. Coppard) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Loss of Memory Is Only Temporary(By: Francine Prose,Johanna Kaplan) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014–2021)
Start with Thunderstruck & Other Stories and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing2 books (2008–2025)
Start with An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (1996–2022)
Start with The Giant's House, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth McCracken written?
- Elizabeth McCracken has written 31 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1852 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth McCracken series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth McCracken's series: Anthologies: Granta 54; Art of the Story: A Sportsman's Notebook(By: Ivan Turgenev); Collections: Thunderstruck & Other Stories; Non-Fiction: An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination.
- What order should I read Elizabeth McCracken's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth McCracken's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elizabeth McCracken still writing new books?
- Yes, Elizabeth McCracken has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.