Karen E. Bender Reading Order
5 series ยท 14 books
Karen E. Bender is an acclaimed American author known for her compelling narratives in literary fiction and short stories. With a diverse portfolio that includes 14 books across five series, as well as standalone novels, novellas, and non-fiction works, she has captivated readers since 2000. Among her most notable contributions is her poignant exploration of human experiences, which continues through 2026.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2005โ2015)
Start with Granta 91: Wish You Were Here, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Granta 91: Wish You Were Here 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | It's a Boy: Women Writers on Raising Sons 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Ploughshares Spring 2005 Guest-Edited by Martin Espada 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Ploughshares Fall 2007 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Astoria to Zion 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Goodbye to All That 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | 27 Views of Wilmington 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2007โ2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Choice 2007Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2015โ2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anything for Money 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing3 books (2015โ2026)
Start with Refund and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Refund 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The New Order 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Words of Dr. L: And Other Stories 2026Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2000โ2013)
Start with Like Normal People and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Like Normal People 2000Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | A Town of Empty Rooms 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karen E. Bender written?
- Karen E. Bender has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Karen E. Bender series?
- Here are the first books in Karen E. Bender's series: Anthologies: Granta 91: Wish You Were Here; Short Story Collections: Refund.
- What order should I read Karen E. Bender's books?
- We recommend reading Karen E. Bender's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Karen E. Bender still writing new books?
- Yes, Karen E. Bender has 1 ongoing series: Short Story Collections.

