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Wally Lamb Reading Order

3 series · 10 books · Born 1950

Wally Lamb is an acclaimed American novelist celebrated for his compelling narratives and deep exploration of human experience. With ten works spanning three series, including standalone novels and anthologies, he is best known for his powerful titles like She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True. Active from 1992 to 2025, Lamb has also contributed to the academic world as a creative writing instructor, enriching the literary community with his expertise.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2007)

Start with Couldn't Keep it to Myself and read in order.

#Title
1
Couldn't Keep it to Myself
2
Cover of I'll Fly Away
I'll Fly Away

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Cover of You Don’t Know Me
You Don’t Know Me

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (1992–2025)

Start with She's Come Undone, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of She's Come Undone
She's Come Undone
2
Cover of I Know This Much Is True
I Know This Much Is True
3
Cover of The Hour I First Believed
The Hour I First Believed
4
Cover of Wishin' and Hopin'
Wishin' and Hopin'
5
Cover of We Are Water
We Are Water
6
Cover of I'll Take You There
I'll Take You There
7
The River Is Waiting

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Wally Lamb written?
Wally Lamb has written 10 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Wally Lamb series?
Here are the first books in Wally Lamb's series: Anthologies: Couldn't Keep it to Myself.
What order should I read Wally Lamb's books?
We recommend reading Wally Lamb's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Wally Lamb still writing new books?
Yes, Wally Lamb has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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