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Adam Haslett

Bestselling Author • 5 Series • 25 Books

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Series
25
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books
Start with: For Better and for Worse (1993)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Start with: You Are Not a Stranger Here (2002)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Dark Corners Books
Start with: The Remedy (2018)

About Adam Haslett

Adam Haslett is an American fiction writer who was born in December 24, 1970. He is the author of the short story collection; You Are Not a Stranger Here and also the novel Union Atlantic. Adam Haslett story collection finished as runners up in the Pulitzer Prize and also the National Book Award. His works have been translated into 18 dialects. Adam Haslets’ journalism and fiction stories have also featured in, Esquire, The O’Henry Prize Stories, Zoetrope All-Story, The Atlantic Monthly, New York Magazine, The Financial Times The New Yorker, The Nation, Best American Short Stories and National Public Radio’s Selected Shorts. He has also got fellowships from, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation and the Fine Arts Work Center. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, Adam Haslett has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Adam Haslett

Publication Order of Standalone Novels
3 books 2010–2025
1

Union Atlantic

Union Atlantic continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Adam Haslett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
2

Imagine Me Gone

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Imagine Me Gone, another outstanding contribution from Adam Haslett.

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2016
3

Mothers and Sons

Mothers and Sons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2025
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
1 books 2002–2002
1

You Are Not a Stranger Here

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with You Are Not a Stranger Here, another outstanding contribution from Adam Haslett.

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2002
Publication Order of Dark Corners Books
1 books 2018–2018
1

The Remedy

The Remedy continues the Publication Order of Dark Corners Books story arc with Adam Haslett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books
17 books 1993–2012
1

For Better and for Worse

For Better and for Worse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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1993
2

Even More Laughs

Even More Laughs continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Adam Haslett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
3

Timeless Classics

Timeless Classics is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2006
4

Falling in Love

Falling in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Adam Haslett.

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2007
5

Food Fictions

Food Fictions is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2007
6

Travel Tales

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books with Travel Tales, another outstanding contribution from Adam Haslett.

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2007
7

Edith Wharton

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books with Edith Wharton, another outstanding contribution from Adam Haslett.

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2007
8

Pets!

Pets! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2007
9

Tales of Betrayal

Tales of Betrayal continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Adam Haslett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
10

Family Matters

Family Matters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2007
11

Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet? continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Adam Haslett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
12

A Touch of Magic

Magic takes center stage in A Touch of Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Adam Haslett.

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2009
13

The William Hurt Collection

The William Hurt Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2009
14

Whodunit?

Whodunit? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2009
15

American Classics

American Classics continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Adam Haslett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
16

New American Stories

New American Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2011
17

Poe!

Poe! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2012
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 2007–2012
1

The New Granta Book of the American Short Story

The New Granta Book of the American Short Story is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Adam Haslett have come to expect.

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2007
2

Selected Shorts

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Selected Shorts, another outstanding contribution from Adam Haslett.

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2008
3

Radio Silence

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Radio Silence, another outstanding contribution from Adam Haslett.

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2012

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Adam Haslett?

Adam Haslett is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 25 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Dark Corners Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Adam Haslett series to start with?

For readers new to Adam Haslett's work, the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 17 books. Begin with For Better and for Worse to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Adam Haslett written?

Adam Haslett has written over 25 books across 5 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Adam Haslett books in order?

Yes, reading Adam Haslett's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Adam Haslett write in?

Adam Haslett writes primarily in fiction. With 5 series across 25 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Adam Haslett's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Adam Haslett's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Adam Haslett's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Adam Haslett's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series. The first book, For Better and for Worse, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.