
Nicholson Baker Reading Order
4 series ยท 19 books
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
Ongoing8 books (1992โ2024)
Start with U and I, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | U and I 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Size of Thoughts 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Double Fold 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Human Smoke 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Way the World Works 2012Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Substitute 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Baseless 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Finding a Likeness 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Paul Chowder Chronicles Series
Complete2 books (2009โ2013)
Start with The Anthologist and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Anthologist 2009Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Travelling Sprinkler 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2004โ2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vintage Baker 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1988โ2011)
Start with The Mezzanine, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Mezzanine 1988Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Room Temperature 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Vox 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Fermata 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Everlasting Story of Nory 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | A Box of Matches 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Checkpoint 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | House of Holes 2011Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

