Jenny Offill Reading Order
4 series · 10 books · Born 1968
Jenny Offill is an American novelist and editor known for her distinctive minimalist prose style in literary fiction. Her critically acclaimed novel Dept. of Speculation earned recognition as a New York Times top book, establishing her reputation for innovative storytelling that explores marriage, motherhood, and intellectual life. Offill has published novels, anthologies, and works for young readers since the late 1990s, demonstrating versatility across both fiction and non-fiction formats.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2005–2007)
Start with The Friend Who Got Away and read in order.
Start this series with The Friend Who Got Away
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Picture Series
Complete4 books (2004–2014)
Start with 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1999–2020)
Start with Last Things and read in order.
Start this series with Last Things
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jenny Offill written?
- Jenny Offill has written 10 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Jenny Offill series?
- Here are the first books in Jenny Offill's series: Non-Fiction: The Friend Who Got Away; Picture: 17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore.
- What order should I read Jenny Offill's books?
- We recommend reading Jenny Offill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jenny Offill's series complete?
- Jenny Offill has 4 completed series.