Erica Jong Reading Order
6 series · 32 books · Born 1942
Erica Jong was a prominent American author and poet whose work spanned from 1971 to 2019, characterized by its exploration of female sexuality and empowerment. Best known for her groundbreaking novel, Fear of Flying, which sparked conversations around feminism, she penned 32 books across six series, including Isadora Wing, as well as standalone novels, collections, and non-fiction works. Jong's impactful writing continues to resonate, with Fear of Flying selling over 37 million copies globally.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1980–2003)
Start with The Writer on Her Work and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete12 books (1971–2019)
Start with Fruits and Vegetables, the first of 12 books in the Collections series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Fruits and Vegetables 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Half-Lives 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Here Comes and Other Poems 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Loveroot 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Poetry of Erica Jong 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Selected Poems, Volume 1 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  At the Edge of the Body 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Selected Poems, Volume 2 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Ordinary Miracles 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Becoming Light 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Love Comes First 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The World Began with Yes 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Isadora Wing Series
Complete4 books (1973–2015)
Start with Fear of Flying, the first of 4 books in the Isadora Wing series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete7 books (1981–2012)
Start with Witches, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (1984–1984)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Megan's Two Houses: A Story of Adjustment / Megan's Book of Divorce: A Kid's Book for Adults 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1980–2003)
Start with Fanny, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Erica Jong written?
- Erica Jong has written 32 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1971 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Erica Jong series?
- Here are the first books in Erica Jong's series: Anthologies: The Writer on Her Work; Collections: Fruits and Vegetables; Isadora Wing: Fear of Flying; Non-Fiction: Witches.
- What order should I read Erica Jong's books?
- We recommend reading Erica Jong's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Erica Jong's series complete?
- Erica Jong has 6 completed series.