Richard Price Reading Order
4 series · 15 books · Born 1949-10-12
Richard Price is an American novelist and screenwriter whose career spans five decades, beginning with his debut novel The Wanderers in 1974. Working primarily in contemporary fiction, he has become known for unflinching urban narratives that explore crime, class, and identity in American cities. His major works include Clockers, a sprawling examination of drug dealing in New Jersey, and Lush Life, which follows a murder investigation in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
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Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1992–2013)
Richard Price's three-book anthology series spans from 1992 to 2013 and is now complete. The collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Neil Gunn - Centennial Reflections, followed by Talking Verse: Interviews with Poets, and concluding with The Moth. Each volume represents a distinct anthology project released over the course of two decades.
Start with Neil Gunn - Centennial Reflections and read in order.
Start this series with Neil Gunn - Centennial Reflections
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Neil Gunn - Centennial Reflections |
| 2 |  Talking Verse: Interviews with Poets |
| 3 |  The Moth |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Three Screenplays |
Harry Brandt Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Girlfriends of the Ocean |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (1974–2024)
Richard Price has written ten standalone novels published between 1974 and 2024, with new works still appearing in the series. Each book is independent and can be read on its own, though reading them in publication order—beginning with The Wanderers—allows you to experience the author's evolving style over five decades. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent entry being Lazarus Man.
Start with The Wanderers, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Wanderers
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Wanderers |
| 2 |  Bloodbrothers |
| 3 | Ladies' Man |
| 4 |  The Breaks |
| 5 |  Clockers |
| 6 | Freedomland |
| 7 | Samaritan |
| 8 |  Lush Life |
| 9 |  The Whites(As: Harry Brandt) |
| 10 |  Lazarus Man |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Price written?
- Richard Price has written 15 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Richard Price series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Price's series: Anthologies: Neil Gunn - Centennial Reflections.
- What order should I read Richard Price's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Price's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Richard Price still writing new books?
- Yes, Richard Price has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.