Garth Stein Reading Order
4 series · 13 books
Garth Stein is a literary fiction writer best known for The Art of Racing in the Rain, a New York Times bestseller that explores profound human and animal relationships through an unforgettable canine narrator. His work spans multiple series and standalone novels published between 1998 and 2023, demonstrating his range across different narrative approaches and themes. Stein's storytelling combines emotional depth with innovative perspectives, earning his breakout novel significant critical acclaim and a major film adaptation.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2011–2020)
Start this series with Hotel Angeline
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Enzo Series
Complete4 books (2015–2019)
The Enzo series is a four-book collection of literary fiction stories published between 2015 and 2019. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt!, followed by Enzo's Very Scary Halloween, Enzo and the Fourth of July Races, and concluding with Enzo Races in the Rain. Each entry builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading the recommended approach for the full experience.
Start with Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt!, the first of 4 books in the Enzo series.
Start this series with Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt!
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1998–2014)
Garth Stein's five literary fiction novels were published between 1998 and 2014 and should be read in publication order. The series is complete and consists of Raven Stole the Moon, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Racing in the Rain, and A Sudden Light. Each novel stands independently while representing Stein's evolution as a writer across the span of sixteen years.
Start with Raven Stole the Moon, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Raven Stole the Moon
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The Cloven Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2023)
Garth Stein's The Cloven series consists of two literary fiction novels published between 2020 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cloven followed by The Cloven: Book Two.
Start with The Cloven and read in order.
Start this series with The Cloven
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Garth Stein written?
- Garth Stein has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Garth Stein series?
- Here are the first books in Garth Stein's series: Anthologies: Hotel Angeline; Enzo: Enzo and the Christmas Tree Hunt!; The Cloven: The Cloven.
- What order should I read Garth Stein's books?
- We recommend reading Garth Stein's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Garth Stein's series complete?
- Garth Stein has 3 completed series.