📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "Hard Laughter" (1979)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "Operating Instructions" (1993)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "Mothers Who Think: Tales of Real-Life Parenthood" (1999)

About the Author

Anne Lamott is an American writer that has authored a few fictional novels as well as works of nonfiction! Her life has also been documented in a movie, a 1999 documentary about Lamott by Freida Lee Mock called ‘Bird by Bird’. Anne Lamott was born April 10, 1954 in San Francisco, California, and lives in the area of San Francisco Bay. She attended Drew College Preparatory School located in San Francisco and graduated. She has a lot of views on politics that are left of center as well as her Christian faith, which some may find unconventional. She has written plenty of fiction, but when it comes to her non fiction works, they are strongly autobiographical in nature. They are also full of some humor, some of which may be self deprecating. They also cover the topics of being an al. Anne Lamott is the author of over 32 books across 3 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, Anne Lamott has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

7 books
  • Hard Laughter The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Hard Laughter', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (1979) ⭐ Start here
  • Rosie Experience the magic of 'Rosie' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Joe Jones In 'Joe Jones', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • All New People Experience the magic of 'All New People' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1989) ⭐ Start here
  • Crooked Little Heart 'Crooked Little Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anne Lamott.
    (1997) ⭐ Start here
  • Blue Shoe Join the adventure in 'Blue Shoe' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Anne Lamott.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • Imperfect Birds In 'Imperfect Birds', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

15 books
  • Operating Instructions 'Operating Instructions' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Anne Lamott has created.
    (1993)
  • Bird by Bird In 'Bird by Bird', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1994)
  • Traveling Mercies 'Traveling Mercies' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Anne Lamott has created.
    (1999)
  • Word by Word 'Word by Word' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Anne Lamott has created.
    (1999)
  • Plan B 'Plan B' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Anne Lamott has created.
    (2004)
  • Grace The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Grace', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (2007)
  • Some Assembly Required Experience the magic of 'Some Assembly Required' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2012)
  • Help Thanks Wow In 'Help Thanks Wow', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2012)
  • Stitches 'Stitches' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Anne Lamott has created.
    (2013)
  • The Hope and Renewal Collection In 'The Hope and Renewal Collection', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2014)
  • Small Victories Experience the magic of 'Small Victories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2014)
  • Hallelujah Anyway The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Hallelujah Anyway', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (2017)
  • Almost Everything The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Almost Everything', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (2018)
  • Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage Join the adventure in 'Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Anne Lamott.
    (2021)
  • Somehow: Thoughts on Love 'Somehow: Thoughts on Love' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Anne Lamott.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Anthologies

10 books
  • Mothers Who Think: Tales of Real-Life Parenthood Experience the magic of 'Mothers Who Think: Tales of Real-Life Parenthood' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1999)
  • Between Mothers and Sons: Women Writers Talk about Having Sons and Raising Men The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Between Mothers and Sons: Women Writers Talk about Having Sons and Raising Men', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (1999)
  • Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (2000)
  • Scoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology Join the adventure in 'Scoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Anne Lamott.
    (2005)
  • 40 Model Essays Experience the magic of '40 Model Essays' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2005)
  • The Maternal Is Political The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Maternal Is Political', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (2008)
  • By the Book In 'By the Book', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2014)
  • Life Is Short – Art Is Shorter: In Praise of Brevity The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Life Is Short – Art Is Shorter: In Praise of Brevity', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (2015)
  • Days Like This The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Days Like This', another thrilling entry from Anne Lamott.
    (2015)
  • Shattering Glass In 'Shattering Glass', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Anne Lamott?

Anne Lamott is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 32 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Anne Lamott book series to start with?

For readers new to Anne Lamott'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 7 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Anne Lamott's writing.

Q: How many books has Anne Lamott written?

Anne Lamott has written over 32 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.