Viet Thanh Nguyen Reading Order
5 series · 10 books · Born 13 Mar 1971
Viet Thanh Nguyen is a prominent Vietnamese-American writer known for his compelling narratives that often explore themes of identity, war, and displacement. With a diverse body of work that includes ten books across five series, his most celebrated title, The Sympathizer, garnered the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2016. Active from 2002 to 2025, Nguyen's contributions also span standalone novels, short stories, novellas, picture books, and nonfiction.
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing4 books (2002–2025)
Start with Race and Resistance, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken of the Sea 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black-Eyed Women 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2015–2017)
Start with The Sympathizer and read in order.
The Sympathizer Series
Complete2 books (2015–2020)
Start with The Sympathizer and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Viet Thanh Nguyen written?
- Viet Thanh Nguyen has written 10 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Viet Thanh Nguyen series?
- Here are the first books in Viet Thanh Nguyen's series: Non-Fiction: Race and Resistance; The Sympathizer: The Sympathizer.
- What order should I read Viet Thanh Nguyen's books?
- We recommend reading Viet Thanh Nguyen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Viet Thanh Nguyen still writing new books?
- Yes, Viet Thanh Nguyen has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.