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Ocean Vuong Reading Order

3 series · 9 books · Born 1988

Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese American writer renowned for his poignant poetry and compelling narratives. Active from 2010 to 2025, he has released nine books spanning three series, including standalone novels and collections. His notable debut novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, has garnered critical acclaim and established him as a significant voice in contemporary literature.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2019–2025)

Start with What Saves Us, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
What Saves Us
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
100 Queer Poems
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance
2023Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Breaking into Blossom: Poems with Extraordinary Endings
Breaking into Blossom: Poems with Extraordinary Endings
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Collections Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2010–2022)

Start with Burnings and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Burnings
Burnings
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Night Sky with Exit Wounds
2016Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Time Is a Mother
Time Is a Mother
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2019–2025)

Start with On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
2019Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Emperor of Gladness
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ocean Vuong written?
Ocean Vuong has written 9 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Ocean Vuong series?
Here are the first books in Ocean Vuong's series: Anthologies: What Saves Us; Collections: Burnings.
What order should I read Ocean Vuong's books?
We recommend reading Ocean Vuong's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ocean Vuong still writing new books?
Yes, Ocean Vuong has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.

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