Adam Johnson
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About the Author
Adam Johnson is one of the Pulitzer Prize winning author from America who has written many successful short stories and fiction novels is his writing career. He is particularly famous for writing down the novel The Orphan Master’s Son, for which he has won the Pulitzer Prize in the year 2012. Apart from being a novelist, Johnson also works as a lecturer of English at the Stanford University and focuses mainly on creative writing. He was born on July 12, 1967 in South Dakota and was brought up in Arizona. Before going on to explore his writing abilities, Johnson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Arizona University in Journalism in the year 1992. Later, he obtained his MFA from the McNeese University in a writing program in the year 1996 and a PhD from the Florida Univesity i. Adam Johnson is the author of over 17 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Adam Johnson has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Parasites Like Us Join the adventure in 'Parasites Like Us' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Adam Johnson.(2003) ⭐ Start here
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The Orphan Master's Son 'The Orphan Master's Son' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Adam Johnson has created.(2012) ⭐ Start here
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The Wayfinder Experience the magic of 'The Wayfinder' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2025) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
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Emporium In 'Emporium', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(2002)
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Fortune Smiles The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Fortune Smiles', another thrilling entry from Adam Johnson.(2015)
Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011 In 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books saga.(2011)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012 The Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series continues with 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012', another thrilling entry from Adam Johnson.(2011)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series, set in the world Adam Johnson has created.(2013)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014 Join the adventure in 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series by Adam Johnson.(2014)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series, set in the world Adam Johnson has created.(2015)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016 The Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series continues with 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016', another thrilling entry from Adam Johnson.(2016)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017 Experience the magic of 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books universe.(2017)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018 Experience the magic of 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books universe.(2018)
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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019 The Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series continues with 'The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019', another thrilling entry from Adam Johnson.(2019)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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The Creative Writing MFA Handbook Experience the magic of 'The Creative Writing MFA Handbook' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2005)
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Tin House: Summer Issue 2008 In 'Tin House: Summer Issue 2008', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2008)
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Secret Santa Join the adventure in 'Secret Santa' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Adam Johnson.(2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Adam Johnson?
Adam Johnson is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 17 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections, Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Adam Johnson book series to start with?
For readers new to Adam Johnson's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Adam Johnson's writing.
Q: How many books has Adam Johnson written?
Adam Johnson has written over 17 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.