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Karen E. Bender Reading Order

5 series · 14 books

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

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

Complete

7 books (2005–2015)

Start with Granta 91: Wish You Were Here, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Granta 91: Wish You Were Here
Granta 91: Wish You Were Here
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
It's a Boy: Women Writers on Raising Sons
2005Buy 🇺🇸
3
Ploughshares Spring 2005 Guest-Edited by Martin Espada
2005Buy 🇺🇸
4
Ploughshares Fall 2007
2007Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Astoria to Zion
Astoria to Zion
2013Buy 🇺🇸
6
Goodbye to All That
2013Buy 🇺🇸
7
27 Views of Wilmington
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

#Title
1
Cover of Choice
Choice
2007Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
Anything for Money
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

3 books (2015–2026)

Start with Refund and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Refund
Refund
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The New Order
The New Order
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Words of Dr. L: And Other Stories
The Words of Dr. L: And Other Stories
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2013)

Start with Like Normal People and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Like Normal People
Like Normal People
2000Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Town of Empty Rooms
A Town of Empty Rooms
2013Buy 🇺🇸

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.

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