Wil Haygood Reading Order
1 series · 15 books
Wil Haygood is an acclaimed journalist whose investigative work has shaped popular culture and historical understanding. His 2008 Washington Post profile of White House butler Eugene Allen became the foundation for the 2013 film The Butler and inspired his subsequent biography exploring Allen's decades of service and witness to American history. Haygood's career combines rigorous journalism with compelling storytelling that brings overlooked historical figures and their remarkable lives to public attention.
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books
Wil Haygood's Standalone Novels series comprises 15 complete books published between 1986 and 2009, with each work functioning as an independent entry rather than a connected narrative. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Two on the River. This collection spans various genres and subjects, showcasing Haygood's range as a writer across the nearly two-decade span of releases.
Start with Two on the river, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Colorization |
| 2 | Colorization |
| 3 | I Too Sing America |
| 4 | In black and white |
| 5 | Showdown |
| 6 | Sweet thunder |
| 7 | The Butler |
| 8 | Tigerland : 1968-1969 |
| 9 | Two on the river 1986 |
| 10 | King of the cats 1993 |
| 11 | KING OF THE CATS PA 1994 |
| 12 | King of the Cats, Life and Times of Adam Clayton Powell, Jnr. 1994 |
| 13 | The Haygoods of Columbus 1997 |
| 14 | In Black and White 2003 |
| 15 | Sweet thunder 2009 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Wil Haygood written?
- Wil Haygood has written 15 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2009.
- Are Wil Haygood's series complete?
- Wil Haygood has 1 completed series.

