Ivan Doig Reading Order
5 series Β· 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 (1984β1990)
Start with English Creek and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | English Creek 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dancing at the Rascal Fair 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Ride With Me, Mariah Montana 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1972β1992)
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 πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Utopian America 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | This House of Sky 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Winter Brothers 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Inside This House of Sky 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Heart Earth 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1981β1981)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Sea Runners 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
Two Medicine Country Series
Complete6 books (1996β2015)
Start with Bucking the Sun, the first of 6 books in the Two Medicine Country series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bucking the Sun 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mountain Time 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Prairie Nocturne 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Eleventh Man 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Bartender's Tale 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Last Bus to Wisdom 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Whistling Season Series
Complete3 books (2006β2013)
Start with The Whistling Season and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Whistling Season 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Work Song 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sweet Thunder 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

