How many books has Jeannette Walls written?

Jeannette Walls has written 5 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2023.

What is the first book in each Jeannette Walls series?

Here are the first books in Jeannette Walls's series: Non-Fiction: Dish.

What order should I read Jeannette Walls's books?

We recommend reading Jeannette Walls's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Jeannette Walls's series complete?

Jeannette Walls has 1 completed series.

Jeannette Walls Reading Order

2 series · 5 books · Born 1960-04-21

Non-Fiction

Jeannette Walls is an acclaimed writer and former journalist whose work spans both memoir and fiction. Best known for her unflinching personal narratives, she brings a reporter's eye for detail to intimate family stories that explore themes of resilience and unconventional upbringings. Her versatile career demonstrates equal skill in recounting her own extraordinary life experiences and crafting compelling fictional narratives.

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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2005)

Jeannette Walls's two-book memoir series spans from 2000 to 2005 and should be read in publication order beginning with Dish. The complete series consists of two standalone nonfiction works that showcase Walls's storytelling about her personal experiences and family history. Both books are now out in the world as finished works, offering readers a complete exploration of her memoir collection.

Start with Dish and read in order.

Start this series with Dish

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Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2008–2023)

Jeannette Walls has written three standalone novels published between 2008 and 2023, which should be read in publication order. Half Broke Horses came first in 2008, followed by The Silver Star and most recently Hang the Moon in 2023. While each book stands alone as a complete story, reading them in the sequence they were released provides the best experience of Walls's evolving narrative voice and thematic interests.

Start with Half Broke Horses and read in order.

Start this series with Half Broke Horses