Kent Haruf Reading Order
4 series · 12 books
Kent Haruf was an American novelist known for his evocative storytelling set against the backdrop of the High Plains. His body of work, which spans from 1984 to 2015, includes 12 books across four distinct series—Plainsong, standalone novels, contemporary literature, and anthologies—highlighting themes of community and the human experience. Haruf's most acclaimed novel, "Plainsong," remains a staple in contemporary literature for its rich character development and poignant narrative.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2001–2002)
Start with Writers on Writing and read in order.
Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith Series
Complete4 books (1994–2002)
Start with Listening for God Reader, Vol. 1(By: Flannery O'Connor,Raymond Carver,Alice Walker,Garrison Keillor,Annie Dillard,Richard Rodríguez,Patricia Hampl,Peter Hawkins,Frederick Buechner,Paula J. Carlson,Peter S. Hawkins), the first of 4 books in the Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Listening for God Reader, Vol. 1(By: Flannery O'Connor,Raymond Carver,Alice Walker,Garrison Keillor,Annie Dillard,Richard Rodríguez,Patricia Hampl,Peter Hawkins,Frederick Buechner,Paula J. Carlson,Peter S. Hawkins) 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Listening for God, Vol. 2(By: Anne Tyler,John Updike,Tobias Wolff,Gail Godwin,Henry Louis Gates Jr.,Kathleen Norris,Paula J. Carlson,Peter S. Hawkins,Carol Bly,Andrew Dubus) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Listening for God, Vol. 3(By: Tillie Olsen,Wendell Berry,John Cheever,Louise Erdrich,Mary Gordon,Tess Gallagher,Reynolds Price,Oscar Hijuelos,Paula J. Carlson,Peter S. Hawkins) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Listening For God, Vol. 4(With: Robert Olen Butler,Allegra Goodman,James Baldwin,SueMiller,Doris Betts,Paula J. Carlson,Peter S. Hawkins,MichaelMalone,Alice Elliot Dark) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plainsong Series
Complete3 books (1999–2013)
Start with Plainsong and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1984–2015)
Start with The Tie That Binds and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kent Haruf written?
- Kent Haruf has written 12 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Kent Haruf series?
- Here are the first books in Kent Haruf's series: Anthologies: Writers on Writing; Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith: Listening for God Reader, Vol. 1(By: Flannery O'Connor,Raymond Carver,Alice Walker,Garrison Keillor,Annie Dillard,Richard Rodríguez,Patricia Hampl,Peter Hawkins,Frederick Buechner,Paula J. Carlson,Peter S. Hawkins); Plainsong: Plainsong.
- What order should I read Kent Haruf's books?
- We recommend reading Kent Haruf's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Kent Haruf's series complete?
- Kent Haruf has 4 completed series.