Sigrid Nunez Reading Order
4 series · 14 books · Born 1951
Sigrid Nunez is an American novelist whose emotionally intricate works explore grief, relationships, and the human condition through a distinctly observant lens. Her breakthrough came with The Friend, a 2018 National Book Award winner that examines loss and connection through an unconventional narrative centered on a woman, her cat, and her deceased friend's dog. Recognized with a 2025 Windham-Campbell Literature Prize, Nunez continues to craft deeply personal narratives that blur the lines between fiction and reflection.
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Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2013–2019)
Sigrid Nunez has compiled three essay anthologies published between 2013 and 2019, completing the series. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with xo Orpheus, followed by Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed, and concluding with Simpsonistas, Vol. 2. The series showcases Nunez's non-fiction work across multiple volumes.
Start with xo Orpheus and read in order.
Start this series with xo Orpheus
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (1995–2023)
Sigrid Nunez has written nine standalone novels published between 1995 and 2023, including A Feather on the Breath of God, Naked Sleeper, Mitz: The Marmoset Of Bloomsbury, For Rouenna, The Last of Her Kind, Salvation City, The Friend, What Are You Going Through, and The Vulnerables. Each novel stands alone and can be read independently, though readers typically follow them in publication order. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.
Start with A Feather on the Breath of God, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Feather on the Breath of God
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sigrid Nunez written?
- Sigrid Nunez has written 14 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sigrid Nunez series?
- Here are the first books in Sigrid Nunez's series: Anthologies: xo Orpheus.
- What order should I read Sigrid Nunez's books?
- We recommend reading Sigrid Nunez's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sigrid Nunez's series complete?
- Sigrid Nunez has 3 completed series.