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Geraldine Brooks Reading Order

4 series · 22 books · Born 1875

Historical FictionLiterary FictionNon-Fiction

Geraldine Brooks is an Australian-American author whose work blends meticulous historical research with literary sophistication. A Pulitzer Prize winner for her 2005 novel March, Brooks has published over two decades of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction that explore pivotal moments in American history through richly imagined characters and narratives. Her distinctive style moves fluidly between genres, encompassing standalone literary novels, essay collections, and writings about the craft of literature itself.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
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The Best American Short Stories 2011
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

4 books (1994–2025)

Start with Nine Parts of Desire, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Nine Parts of Desire

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#Title
1
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Nine Parts of Desire
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Foreign Correspondence
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
On Tim Winton
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Memorial Days
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2001–2022)

Start with Year of Wonders, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Year of Wonders

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1
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Year of Wonders
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of March
3
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People of the Book
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Caleb's Crossing
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Secret Chord
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Writers on Writers Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2017–2022)

Start with On John Marsden(By: Alice Pung), the first of 11 books in the Writers on Writers series.

Start this series with On John Marsden(By: Alice Pung)

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#Title
1
On John Marsden(By: Alice Pung)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
On Kate Jennings(By: Erik Jensen)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
On J.M. Coetzee(By: Ceridwen Dovey)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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On Patrick White(By: Christos Tsiolkas)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
On David Malouf(By: Nam Le)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
On Shirley Hazzard(By: Michelle de Kretser)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
On Beverley Farmer(By: Josephine Rowe)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
On Robyn Davidson(By: Richard Cooke)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
On Thomas Keneally(By: Stan Grant)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
On Helen Garner(By: Sean O'Beirne)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
On Tim Winton
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Geraldine Brooks written?
Geraldine Brooks has written 22 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Geraldine Brooks series?
Here are the first books in Geraldine Brooks's series: Non-Fiction: Nine Parts of Desire; Writers on Writers: On John Marsden(By: Alice Pung).
What order should I read Geraldine Brooks's books?
We recommend reading Geraldine Brooks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Geraldine Brooks still writing new books?
Yes, Geraldine Brooks has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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