Kate Christensen Reading Order
3 series · 16 books · Born 1962
Kate Christensen is an American novelist known for her incisive character studies and domestic narratives that explore complex relationships and personal ambition. Her acclaimed work The Great Man won the 2008 PEN/Faulkner Award and examines the intertwined lives of a celebrated artist and the women shaped by his legacy. With nearly three decades of published fiction spanning standalone novels and anthology contributions, Christensen brings psychological depth and emotional precision to her explorations of contemporary American life.
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2002–2019)
Kate Christensen edited this complete four-book anthology series published between 2002 and 2019, spanning works titled The Bitch in the House, Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed, The Bitch Is Back, and Why I Like This Story. These non-fiction collections should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bitch in the House.
Start with The Bitch in the House, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Bitch in the House
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2013–2015)
Kate Christensen's two-book non-fiction series spans from 2013 to 2015 and is now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Blue Plate Special followed by How to Cook a Moose. Both works explore Christensen's perspectives on food, cooking, and life through her distinctive non-fiction lens.
Start with Blue Plate Special and read in order.
Start this series with Blue Plate Special
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (1999–2026)
Kate Christensen has written ten standalone novels published between 1999 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with In the Drink. The series includes titles such as Jeremy Thrane, The Epicure's Lament, The Great Man, Trouble, The Astral, The Last Cruise, Welcome Home, Stranger, The Sacred & the Divine (co-written with Melissa Henderson), and Good Company.
Start with In the Drink, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with In the Drink
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kate Christensen written?
- Kate Christensen has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Kate Christensen series?
- Here are the first books in Kate Christensen's series: Anthologies: The Bitch in the House; Non-Fiction: Blue Plate Special.
- What order should I read Kate Christensen's books?
- We recommend reading Kate Christensen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kate Christensen still writing new books?
- Yes, Kate Christensen has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.