How many books has Jon Krakauer written?

Jon Krakauer has written 20 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2018.

What is the first book in each Jon Krakauer series?

Here are the first books in Jon Krakauer's series: Essays: After the Fall; Non-Fiction: Eiger Dreams.

What order should I read Jon Krakauer's books?

We recommend reading Jon Krakauer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Jon Krakauer's series complete?

Jon Krakauer has 2 completed series.

Jon Krakauer Reading Order

2 series · 20 books · Born 1954-04-12

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Jon Krakauer is an acclaimed American author and journalist whose work explores extreme environments and human behavior at the boundaries of survival. Drawing on his background as both a mountaineer and investigative reporter, he combines firsthand experience with rigorous research to examine true stories of risk, ambition, and tragedy in the wilderness. His compelling narratives have made him a leading voice in narrative nonfiction, particularly regarding mountaineering disasters and the psychological motivations of those who pursue dangerous pursuits.

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Essays Series

Complete

5 books (2018–2018)

Jon Krakauer's Essays series comprises five nonfiction works published in 2018, presenting a complete collection that should be read in publication order beginning with After the Fall. The series includes Gates of the Arctic, Living Under The Volcano, Loving Them to Death, and Mark Foo's Last Ride, offering explorations across adventure, nature, and human experience themes characteristic of Krakauer's writing style.

Start with After the Fall, the first of 5 books in the Essays series.

Start this series with After the Fall

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4	Loving Them to Death 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mark Foo's Last Ride 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

15 books (1990–2018)

Jon Krakauer's non-fiction series spans eight books published between 1990 and 2018, exploring themes of mountaineering, faith, heroism, and justice. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Eiger Dreams and concluding with Classic Krakauer, which collects essays on wilderness and risk. Each book stands as an independent investigation into dramatic true events and compelling historical narratives, from mountaineering disasters to biographical accounts and examinations of institutional failures.

Start with Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with Eiger Dreams