Ivan Doig Reading Order
5 series ยท 19 books
Ivan Doig was a celebrated American writer renowned for his evocative storytelling and vivid depictions of the American West. Over his prolific career from 1972 to 2015, he penned 19 books across five series, including the Montana Trilogy and Two Medicine Country, as well as standalone novels and non-fiction works. His most notable title, "The Whistling Season," showcases his unique style and deep appreciation for Montanan landscapes and culture.
Montana Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1984โ1990)
Start with English Creek and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | English Creek 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Dancing at the Rascal Fair 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Ride With Me, Mariah Montana 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1972โ1992)
Start with News, a Consumer's Guide, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | News, a Consumer's Guide 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Utopian America 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | This House of Sky 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Winter Brothers 1980Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Inside This House of Sky 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Heart Earth 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1981โ1981)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Sea Runners 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Two Medicine Country Series
Complete6 books (1996โ2015)
Start with Bucking the Sun, the first of 6 books in the Two Medicine Country series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bucking the Sun 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Mountain Time 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Prairie Nocturne 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Eleventh Man 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Bartender's Tale 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Last Bus to Wisdom 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Whistling Season Series
Complete3 books (2006โ2013)
Start with The Whistling Season and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Whistling Season 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Work Song 2010Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Sweet Thunder 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ivan Doig written?
- Ivan Doig has written 19 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Ivan Doig series?
- Here are the first books in Ivan Doig's series: Montana Trilogy: English Creek; Non-Fiction: News, a Consumer's Guide; Two Medicine Country: Bucking the Sun; Whistling Season: The Whistling Season.
- What order should I read Ivan Doig's books?
- We recommend reading Ivan Doig's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Ivan Doig's series complete?
- Ivan Doig has 5 completed series.

