Garth Greenwell Reading Order
2 series Β· 4 books
Garth Greenwell is an acclaimed American literary novelist whose intimate, psychologically complex works explore desire, identity, and human connection with unflinching precision. His debut novel What Belongs to You earned the British Book Award for Debut of the Year, while his more recent novel Small Rain won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary American letters. Writing across novels and shorter forms, Greenwell has built a reputation for spare, emotionally penetrating prose that appears regularly in prestigious publications including The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The Atlantic.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mitko |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2011β2024)
Start with What Belongs to You and read in order.
Start this series with What Belongs to You
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What Belongs to You |
| 2 | Cleanness |
| 3 | Small Rain |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Garth Greenwell written?
- Garth Greenwell has written 4 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2024.
- What order should I read Garth Greenwell's books?
- We recommend reading Garth Greenwell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Garth Greenwell still writing new books?
- Yes, Garth Greenwell has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

