Richard Russo Reading Order
6 series · 29 books · Born 1949
Richard Russo is an acclaimed American author celebrated for his insightful explorations of small-town life through a realistic lens. His noteworthy novel *Empire Falls* earned him the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 2002. With a prolific output of 29 books across six series, including standalone novels, short stories, and non-fiction, Russo's work spans an impressive career from 1986 to 2026.
Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (1995–2020)
Start with The Book of Eros: Arts and Letters from Yellow Silk, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Book of Eros: Arts and Letters from Yellow Silk 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The O. Henry Prize Stories 2005 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Best American Short Stories 2007 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Healing Touch 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Best American Short Stories 2010 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Tales of Two Americas 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Long Walk Home: Reflections on Bruce Springsteen 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Freeman's. Amore 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nobody's Fool Series
Likely Complete3 books (1993–2023)
Start with Nobody's Fool and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing5 books (2012–2025)
Start with Elsewhere / On Helwig Street, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2016–2019)
Start with The Mysteries of Linwood Hart and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2002–2017)
Start with The Whore's Child and Other Stories and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (1986–2026)
Start with Mohawk, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Richard Russo written?
- Richard Russo has written 29 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Richard Russo series?
- Here are the first books in Richard Russo's series: Anthologies: The Book of Eros: Arts and Letters from Yellow Silk; Nobody's Fool: Nobody's Fool; Non-Fiction: Elsewhere / On Helwig Street; Short Stories/Novellas: The Mysteries of Linwood Hart; Short Story Collections: The Whore's Child and Other Stories.
- What order should I read Richard Russo's books?
- We recommend reading Richard Russo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Richard Russo still writing new books?
- Yes, Richard Russo has 2 ongoing series: Non-Fiction, Standalone Novels.