James Carroll Reading Order
3 series · 25 books · Born 1943-01-22
James Carroll is an American historian and novelist who brings an insider's perspective to religious and historical subjects shaped by his years as a Catholic priest and seminarian. His extensive body of work spans both fiction and narrative nonfiction, exploring themes of faith, institutional critique, and moral complexity within the Catholic Church. With twenty-five books published over nearly five decades, Carroll has established himself as a distinctive voice examining the intersection of personal faith and historical forces.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1989–2014)
Start with Ploughshares Fall 1989 and read in order.
Start this series with Ploughshares Fall 1989
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Likely Complete11 books (1996–2021)
Start with An American Requiem, the first of 11 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with An American Requiem
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete12 books (1976–2018)
Start with Madonna Red, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Madonna Red
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James Carroll written?
- James Carroll has written 25 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each James Carroll series?
- Here are the first books in James Carroll's series: Anthologies: Ploughshares Fall 1989; Non-Fiction: An American Requiem.
- What order should I read James Carroll's books?
- We recommend reading James Carroll's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are James Carroll's series complete?
- James Carroll has 2 completed series.