Jesmyn Ward Reading Order
6 series · 18 books · Born 1977
Jesmyn Ward is a distinguished American novelist and an influential professor at Tulane University, where she specializes in the humanities. Known for her poignant narratives that often explore themes of love and resilience, she gained widespread acclaim for her novel Salvage the Bones, which won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2011. With 18 published works spanning 6 series, including Bois Sauvage, along with standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and non-fiction, Ward’s writing has captivated audiences since her debut in 2006.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013–2021)
Start with Coming Home to Mississippi and read in order.
Bois Sauvage Series
Complete3 books (2006–2017)
Start with Where the Line Bleeds and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing4 books (2013–2026)
Start with Men We Reaped, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Point In Time Collection Series
Likely Complete7 books (2022–2022)
Start with A Wild Rose(By: Fiona Davis), the first of 7 books in the Point In Time Collection series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cattle Haul 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Let Us Descend 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jesmyn Ward written?
- Jesmyn Ward has written 18 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jesmyn Ward series?
- Here are the first books in Jesmyn Ward's series: Anthologies: Coming Home to Mississippi; Bois Sauvage: Where the Line Bleeds; Non-Fiction: Men We Reaped; Point In Time Collection: A Wild Rose(By: Fiona Davis).
- What order should I read Jesmyn Ward's books?
- We recommend reading Jesmyn Ward's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jesmyn Ward still writing new books?
- Yes, Jesmyn Ward has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.