Alice Walker

7 Book Series
100 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Anthologies Best for beginners - Start with "The Best Short Stories by Black Writers" (1967)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Third Life of Grange Copeland" (1970)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "Revolutionary Petunias" (1973)
Publication Order of Picture Books Popular choice - Start with "To Hell with Dying" (1988)

About the Author

Alice Walker is a famous and celebrated American author as well as poet, novelist, activist, and essay and story writer. Born February 9, 1944, in Georgia, Walker has been established as one of the preeminent writers to come out of the United States. Her writing has won her many awards. She would go on to be the first woman of African-American descent to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1983 for The Color Purple, which would win the National Book Award the same year. Alice Walker is known for having a creative vision that is stationed in a variety of themes, including economic struggles and hardship, racial terror, African American folk wisdom, culture, and life (especially in the rural American South). Her novels and stories tend to explore kinship between women with multidimensional aspects and. Alice Walker is the author of over 100 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Anthologies series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Alice Walker has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Color Purple Books

3 books
  • The Color Purple Experience the magic of 'The Color Purple' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Color Purple Books universe.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • The Temple of My Familiar In 'The Temple of My Familiar', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Color Purple Books saga.
    (1989) ⭐ Start here
  • Possessing the Secret of Joy In 'Possessing the Secret of Joy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Color Purple Books saga.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

5 books
  • The Third Life of Grange Copeland 'The Third Life of Grange Copeland' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1970)
  • Meridian Join the adventure in 'Meridian' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Alice Walker.
    (1976)
  • Finding the Green Stone In 'Finding the Green Stone', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1991)
  • By the Light of My Father's Smile 'By the Light of My Father's Smile' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1998)
  • Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart 'Now Is the Time to Open Your Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Alice Walker.
    (2004)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

19 books
  • Revolutionary Petunias Experience the magic of 'Revolutionary Petunias' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1973)
  • In Love & Trouble 'In Love & Trouble' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Alice Walker.
    (1973)
  • Once Join the adventure in 'Once' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Alice Walker.
    (1976)
  • Good Night, Willie Lee, I'll See You in the Morning 'Good Night, Willie Lee, I'll See You in the Morning' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1979)
  • You Can't Keep a Good Woman Down 'You Can't Keep a Good Woman Down' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1981)
  • Horses Make a Landscape Look More Beautiful Experience the magic of 'Horses Make a Landscape Look More Beautiful' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1985)
  • Alice Walker Poetry Experience the magic of 'Alice Walker Poetry' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (1985)
  • Her Blue Body Everything We Know In 'Her Blue Body Everything We Know', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1991)
  • Everyday Use In 'Everyday Use', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1992)
  • Giving Birth, Finding Form In 'Giving Birth, Finding Form', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (1993)
  • The Complete Stories 'The Complete Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1994)
  • The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart 'The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Alice Walker.
    (2000)
  • Absolute Trust in the Goodness of the Earth 'Absolute Trust in the Goodness of the Earth' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2003)
  • A Poem Traveled Down My Arm In 'A Poem Traveled Down My Arm', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2003)
  • Collected Poems The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Collected Poems', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2005)
  • Hard Times Require Furious Dancing The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Hard Times Require Furious Dancing', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2010)
  • The World Will Follow Joy Experience the magic of 'The World Will Follow Joy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2013)
  • Collected Essays, Prose, and Stories In 'Collected Essays, Prose, and Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2018)
  • Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart 'Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Alice Walker.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Picture Books

1 books
  • To Hell with Dying In 'To Hell with Dying', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.
    (1988)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

21 books
  • The Life of Thomas Lodge The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'The Life of Thomas Lodge', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1974)
  • In Search of Our Mother's Garden The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'In Search of Our Mother's Garden', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1983)
  • Art Against Apartheid The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Art Against Apartheid', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1986)
  • Langston Hughes The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Langston Hughes', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1987)
  • Living by the Word The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Living by the Word', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1988)
  • Warrior Marks In 'Warrior Marks', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1993)
  • The Same River Twice Experience the magic of 'The Same River Twice' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1996)
  • Alice Walker Banned In 'Alice Walker Banned', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1996)
  • Anything We Love Can Be Saved 'Anything We Love Can Be Saved' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Alice Walker.
    (1997)
  • Go Girl! 'Go Girl!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1997)
  • Pema Chödrön and Alice Walker in Conversation In 'Pema Chödrön and Alice Walker in Conversation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1999)
  • Sent by Earth 'Sent by Earth' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2001)
  • There Is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me 'There Is a Flower at the Tip of My Nose Smelling Me' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2006)
  • We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for 'We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2006)
  • Why War Is Never a Good Idea 'Why War Is Never a Good Idea' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2007)
  • Overcoming Speechlessness In 'Overcoming Speechlessness', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2009)
  • The World Has Changed In 'The World Has Changed', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2010)
  • The Chicken Chronicles Experience the magic of 'The Chicken Chronicles' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2011)
  • The Cushion in the Road 'The Cushion in the Road' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2013)
  • My Life as My Self Join the adventure in 'My Life as My Self' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Alice Walker.
    (2015)
  • Gathering Blossoms Under Fire 'Gathering Blossoms Under Fire' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books

17 books
  • For Better and for Worse The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'For Better and for Worse', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1993)
  • Even More Laughs In 'Even More Laughs', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books saga.
    (1998)
  • Timeless Classics The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Timeless Classics', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2006)
  • Falling in Love 'Falling in Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Alice Walker.
    (2007)
  • Food Fictions The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Food Fictions', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2007)
  • Travel Tales 'Travel Tales' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2007)
  • Edith Wharton Join the adventure in 'Edith Wharton' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Alice Walker.
    (2007)
  • Pets! In 'Pets!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books saga.
    (2007)
  • Tales of Betrayal The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Tales of Betrayal', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2007)
  • Family Matters In 'Family Matters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books saga.
    (2007)
  • Are We There Yet? Join the adventure in 'Are We There Yet?' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Alice Walker.
    (2008)
  • A Touch of Magic 'A Touch of Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Alice Walker.
    (2009)
  • The William Hurt Collection Join the adventure in 'The William Hurt Collection' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Alice Walker.
    (2009)
  • Whodunit? The Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series continues with 'Whodunit?', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2009)
  • American Classics Join the adventure in 'American Classics' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Alice Walker.
    (2010)
  • New American Stories 'New American Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2011)
  • Poe! 'Poe!' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Anthologies

34 books
  • The Best Short Stories by Black Writers In 'The Best Short Stories by Black Writers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1967)
  • I Am the Darker Brother 'I Am the Darker Brother' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1968)
  • The Black Woman 'The Black Woman' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1970)
  • Women and Fiction 'Women and Fiction' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1975)
  • Stories of the Modern South The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Stories of the Modern South', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1977)
  • The Writer on Her Work The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Writer on Her Work', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1980)
  • Stories from the Black Experience Experience the magic of 'Stories from the Black Experience' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1981)
  • A World of Fiction The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'A World of Fiction', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1983)
  • Home Girls 'Home Girls' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1983)
  • Through Other Eyes 'Through Other Eyes' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1988)
  • New Woman, New Fiction Experience the magic of 'New Woman, New Fiction' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1990)
  • Cries of the Spirit The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Cries of the Spirit', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1991)
  • Growing Up in the South In 'Growing Up in the South', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1991)
  • The Short Story: 30 Masterpieces In 'The Short Story: 30 Masterpieces', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1992)
  • Quartet Of Stories In 'Quartet Of Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1993)
  • Hear My Voice Experience the magic of 'Hear My Voice' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1993)
  • First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Writers Experience the magic of 'First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Writers' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1994)
  • Listening for God Reader, Vol. 1 In 'Listening for God Reader, Vol. 1', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1994)
  • Downhome Join the adventure in 'Downhome' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alice Walker.
    (1995)
  • Go the Way Your Blood Beats Join the adventure in 'Go the Way Your Blood Beats' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alice Walker.
    (1996)
  • Sunrise to Sunset Experience the magic of 'Sunrise to Sunset' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1997)
  • Wild Women The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Wild Women', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (1997)
  • The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction 'The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Alice Walker has created.
    (1999)
  • Georgia Voices Join the adventure in 'Georgia Voices' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Alice Walker.
    (2000)
  • 40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology Experience the magic of '40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2000)
  • Writers on Writing In 'Writers on Writing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2001)
  • Making Callaloo: 25 Years of Black Literature In 'Making Callaloo: 25 Years of Black Literature', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2002)
  • Dog is My Co-Pilot The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Dog is My Co-Pilot', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2003)
  • The Eloquent Short Story: An Anthology of Narrative Styles The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Eloquent Short Story: An Anthology of Narrative Styles', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2004)
  • Sisters In 'Sisters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2009)
  • Hope Beneath Our Feet The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Hope Beneath Our Feet', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2010)
  • Circling Faith In 'Circling Faith', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2012)
  • Letters to Change the World: From Pankhurst to Orwell In 'Letters to Change the World: From Pankhurst to Orwell', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2018)
  • On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library', another thrilling entry from Alice Walker.
    (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Alice Walker?

Alice Walker is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 100 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Color Purple Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Alice Walker book series to start with?

For readers new to Alice Walker's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Anthologies series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 34 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Alice Walker's writing.

Q: How many books has Alice Walker written?

Alice Walker has written over 100 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.

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