How many books has Patrick deWitt written?

Patrick deWitt has written 8 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2023.

What is the first book in each Patrick deWitt series?

Here are the first books in Patrick deWitt's series: Short Stories/Novellas: Help Yourself Help Yourself.

What order should I read Patrick deWitt's books?

We recommend reading Patrick deWitt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Patrick deWitt's series complete?

Patrick deWitt has 2 completed series.

Patrick deWitt Reading Order

3 series · 8 books

Literary Fiction

Patrick deWitt is a Canadian-American novelist and screenwriter whose literary fiction explores dark humor, moral ambiguity, and eccentric characters. His novels, including the acclaimed Western-noir hybrid The Sisters Brothers and the satirical French Exit, demonstrate a distinctive voice that blends genre conventions with psychological depth and wit. DeWitt's work spans standalone narratives that challenge reader expectations while maintaining a sharp, observant approach to contemporary and historical settings.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#	Title
1	The Minus Times Collected: Twenty Years / Thirty Issues 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (1974–2016)

Start with Help Yourself Help Yourself and read in order.

Start this series with Help Yourself Help Yourself

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#	Title
1	Help Yourself Help Yourself 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Bastard 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2009–2023)

Start with Ablutions, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Ablutions