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4 series · 20 books · Born 1959-08-23

Nino Ricci is a Canadian novelist and anthologist whose work spans literary fiction and biographical narrative. His most acclaimed series, Lives of the Saints, established him as a significant voice in contemporary Canadian literature, while his contributions to the Extraordinary Canadians series demonstrate his skill in crafting compelling biographical portraits. Over a twenty-five-year career beginning in 1990, Ricci has published numerous standalone novels alongside his collaborative and editorial projects, blending historical depth with intimate character study.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1997–1997)

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The Journey Prize Anthology 9

Extraordinary Canadians Series

Complete

13 books (2008–2011)

The Extraordinary Canadians series is a collection of 13 biographical volumes published between 2008 and 2011, each written by a different Canadian author and focusing on a significant figure from Canadian history. The series features subjects ranging from politicians and activists to artists, athletes, and intellectuals, offering diverse perspectives on influential Canadians. Though each book stands independently, the series is best experienced in publication order, beginning with Emily Carr by John Ralston Saul and concluding with Tommy Douglas by Vincent Lam. This completed series provides accessible introductions to key figures who shaped Canadian culture, politics, and society.

Start with Emily Carr(By: John Ralston Saul), the first of 13 books in the Extraordinary Canadians series.

Start this series with Emily Carr(By: John Ralston Saul)

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Emily Carr(By: John Ralston Saul)
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Lord Beaverbrook(By: David Adams Richards)
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Mordecai Richler(By: M.G. Vassanji)
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L.M. Montgomery(By: Jane Urquhart)
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Norman Bethune(By: Adrienne Clarkson)
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
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Cover of René Lévesque(By: Daniel Poliquin)
René Lévesque(By: Daniel Poliquin)
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Cover of Stephen Leacock(By: Margaret MacMillan)
Stephen Leacock(By: Margaret MacMillan)
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Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont(By: Joseph Boyden)
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Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine and Robert Baldwin(By: John Ralston Saul)
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Marshall McLuhan(By: Douglas Coupland)
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Maurice Richard(By: Charles Foran)
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Tommy Douglas(By: Vincent Lam)

Lives Of The Saints Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1997)

Nino Ricci's trilogy spans from 1990 to 1997 and is now complete. The three novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Lives of the Saints (also titled The Book of Saints), followed by In a Glass House and concluding with Where She Has Gone. This series traces interconnected narratives across its three installments and is best experienced as a continuous reading progression through the author's carefully sequenced works.

Start with Lives of the Saints / The Book of Saints and read in order.

Start this series with Lives of the Saints / The Book of Saints

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Lives of the Saints / The Book of Saints
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In a Glass House
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Where She Has Gone

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2015)

Nino Ricci's three standalone novels span from 2002 to 2015 and should be read in publication order: Testament, The Origin of Species, and Sleep. Though each novel stands independently, reading them chronologically by release date provides the intended experience of Ricci's work across this period. The series is now complete.

Start with Testament and read in order.

Start this series with Testament

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The Origin of Species
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nino Ricci written?
Nino Ricci has written 20 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2015.
What is the first book in each Nino Ricci series?
Here are the first books in Nino Ricci's series: Extraordinary Canadians: Emily Carr(By: John Ralston Saul); Lives Of The Saints: Lives of the Saints / The Book of Saints.
What order should I read Nino Ricci's books?
We recommend reading Nino Ricci's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Nino Ricci's series complete?
Nino Ricci has 4 completed series.

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