James McBride Reading Order
5 series · 10 books · Born 11 Sep 1957
James McBride is an acclaimed American author and musician, recognized for his powerful storytelling and exploration of the African American experience. With over 10 titles spanning five series—including standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and nonfiction—his most notable work is *The Good Lord Bird*, which won the National Book Award for fiction in 2013. Active from 1996 to 2023, McBride continues to captivate readers with his diverse body of work.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hard Listening: The Greatest Rock Band Ever (of Authors) Tells All 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1996–2016)
Start with The Color of Water and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Buck Boy(With: Katie Freeman) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Five-Carat Soul 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete5 books (2001–2023)
Start with Miracle at St. Anna, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James McBride written?
- James McBride has written 10 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each James McBride series?
- Here are the first books in James McBride's series: Non-Fiction: The Color of Water.
- What order should I read James McBride's books?
- We recommend reading James McBride's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are James McBride's series complete?
- James McBride has 4 completed series.