Leslie Jamison Reading Order
4 series · 20 books · Born 1983
Leslie Jamison is an American novelist and essayist known for her penetrating explorations of human connection and vulnerability. Her work spans both literary fiction and deeply personal essay collections that examine themes of empathy, desire, and emotional authenticity. As a faculty member at Columbia University's writing program, Jamison has established herself as both a creative force and influential voice in contemporary literature, with notable works including her debut novel The Gin Closet and the acclaimed essay collection The Empathy Exams.
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Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2019–2022)
Start this series with Burn It Down: Women Writing about Anger
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing6 books (2014–2024)
Leslie Jamison's non-fiction series spans from 2014 to 2024 with six books that should be read in publication order. The collection includes 52 Blue, The Empathy Exams, The Best American Essays 2017, The Recovering, Make It Scream, Make It Burn, and Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story. The series is ongoing and explores interconnected themes across memoir, essay collections, and edited works that examine human experience and vulnerability.
Start with 52 Blue, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with 52 Blue
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
The Best American: Essays Series
Likely Complete10 books (2011–2021)
The Best American Essays is an annual anthology series edited by Leslie Jamison, comprising ten volumes published between 2011 and 2021. Each year's collection features a curated selection of outstanding essays from American publications, making it ideal for readers seeking contemporary nonfiction across diverse topics and voices. The series appears to be complete as of 2021, and should be read in publication order to follow the evolving landscape of American essay writing year by year.
Start with The Best American Essays 2011, the first of 10 books in the The Best American: Essays series.
Start this series with The Best American Essays 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Leslie Jamison written?
- Leslie Jamison has written 20 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Leslie Jamison series?
- Here are the first books in Leslie Jamison's series: Anthologies: Burn It Down: Women Writing about Anger; Non-Fiction: 52 Blue; The Best American: Essays: The Best American Essays 2011.
- What order should I read Leslie Jamison's books?
- We recommend reading Leslie Jamison's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Leslie Jamison still writing new books?
- Yes, Leslie Jamison has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.