Jennifer Egan Reading Order
6 series · 17 books · Born 1962
Jennifer Egan is a celebrated American novelist known for her innovative storytelling and compelling narratives. With 17 works spanning various formats—including 6 series, standalone novels, short stories, children's literature, and collections—Egan gained widespread acclaim for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Visit from the Goon Squad, published in 2010. Active in the literary scene from 1989 to 2022, she is recognized for her contributions to contemporary fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (1989–2014)
Start with Ploughshares Fall 1989, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ploughshares Fall 1989 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Good Parts 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Going Hungry: Writers on Desire, Self-Denial, and Overcoming Anorexia 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Making the Trees Shiver: An Anthology of the First Six Years of the Fort Greene Park Summer Literary Festival 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  My Ideal Bookshelf 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Best American Short Stories 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Jack the Brave Conquers the Snow 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Goon Squad Series
Likely Complete2 books (2010–2022)
Start with A Visit from the Goon Squad and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Why China? 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Emerald City 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1994–2017)
Start with The Invisible Circus, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jennifer Egan written?
- Jennifer Egan has written 17 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Jennifer Egan series?
- Here are the first books in Jennifer Egan's series: Anthologies: Ploughshares Fall 1989; Goon Squad: A Visit from the Goon Squad.
- What order should I read Jennifer Egan's books?
- We recommend reading Jennifer Egan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jennifer Egan's series complete?
- Jennifer Egan has 5 completed series.