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Nicholson Baker

Nicholson Baker Reading Order

4 series · 19 books

Non-Fiction

Nicholson Baker is an acclaimed American author known for his unique blend of fiction and essay writing. His works, characterized by meticulous detail and deep character exploration, span various genres, including his notable series like the Paul Chowder Chronicles, alongside standalone novels, short stories, and non-fiction titles. With a prolific output of 19 books since his debut in 1988, Baker continues to engage readers through 2024.

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

8 books (1992–2024)

Start with U and I, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of U and I
U and I
1992Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Size of Thoughts
The Size of Thoughts
1996Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Double Fold
Double Fold
2001Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Human Smoke
Human Smoke
2008Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Way the World Works
The Way the World Works
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Substitute
Substitute
2016Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Baseless
Baseless
2020Buy 🇺🇸
8
Finding a Likeness
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Paul Chowder Chronicles Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2013)

Start with The Anthologist and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Anthologist
The Anthologist
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Travelling Sprinkler
Travelling Sprinkler
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

#Title
1
Cover of Vintage Baker
Vintage Baker
2004Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (1988–2011)

Start with The Mezzanine, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
The Mezzanine
1988Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Room Temperature
Room Temperature
1990Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Vox
4
Cover of The Fermata
The Fermata
1994Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Everlasting Story of Nory
The Everlasting Story of Nory
1998Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of A Box of Matches
A Box of Matches
2003Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Checkpoint
Checkpoint
2004Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of House of Holes
House of Holes
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nicholson Baker written?
Nicholson Baker has written 19 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Nicholson Baker series?
Here are the first books in Nicholson Baker's series: Non-Fiction: U and I; Paul Chowder Chronicles: The Anthologist.
What order should I read Nicholson Baker's books?
We recommend reading Nicholson Baker's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Nicholson Baker still writing new books?
Yes, Nicholson Baker has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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