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Lawrence Wright

Lawrence Wright Reading Order

3 series · 21 books · Born 1947

Non-Fiction

Lawrence Wright is a distinguished American journalist and author whose work blends rigorous investigation with compelling narrative. A longtime contributor to The New Yorker, he brings decades of reporting expertise to his explorations of complex geopolitical, religious, and security issues. His books combine deep research with accessible prose, making him essential reading for those seeking informed perspectives on contemporary global challenges.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1994–1995)

Start with Texas Bound I and read in order.

Start this series with Texas Bound I

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Texas Bound I
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Sixties

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

14 books (1979–2021)

Start with City Children, Country Summer, the first of 14 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with City Children, Country Summer

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1
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City Children, Country Summer
1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Perspective In Perspective
Perspective In Perspective
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of In the New World
In the New World
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Saints and Sinners
Saints and Sinners
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of The Peace Report
The Peace Report
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Remembering Satan
Remembering Satan
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Twins
8
Cover of Character Design for Mobile Devices
Character Design for Mobile Devices
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of The Looming Tower
The Looming Tower
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Going Clear
11
Cover of Thirteen Days in September
Thirteen Days in September
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of The Terror Years
The Terror Years
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of God Save Texas
God Save Texas
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of The Plague Year: America in the Time of Covid
The Plague Year: America in the Time of Covid
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2000–2025)

Start with God's Favorite, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with God's Favorite

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God's Favorite
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Metal Sharpens Metal
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The End of October
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Mr. Texas
5
The Human Scale
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lawrence Wright written?
Lawrence Wright has written 21 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1979 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Lawrence Wright series?
Here are the first books in Lawrence Wright's series: Anthologies: Texas Bound I; Non-Fiction: City Children, Country Summer.
What order should I read Lawrence Wright's books?
We recommend reading Lawrence Wright's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lawrence Wright still writing new books?
Yes, Lawrence Wright has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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