📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Wyoming Stories Books Best for beginners - Start with "Close Range" (1999)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Postcards" (1991)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "Heart Songs and Other Stories" (1988)
Publication Order of Standalone Plays Popular choice - Start with "The Shipping News: Screenplay" (2002)

About the Author

Annie Proulx is an American journalist and author born in 1935. +Biography Annie was born in Norwich, Connecticut, and named after one of her mother’s aunts. Annie has quite the dated ancestry, with her forebears having come a little over a decade after the Mayflower. That was back in the early 1630s. Annie met her first Husband H. Ridgely Bullock during her short stint at Colby College in the 1950s. This was after making it through Deering High School in Portland. While Colby College didn’t exactly work out, Annie was granted another opportunity to pursue her studies in 1966 when she attended the University of Vermont, graduating with a degree in history. Annie Proulx is the author of over 29 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Wyoming Stories Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Annie Proulx has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Wyoming Stories Books

3 books
  • Close Range 'Close Range' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wyoming Stories Books series, set in the world Annie Proulx has created.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • Bad Dirt Experience the magic of 'Bad Dirt' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Wyoming Stories Books universe.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here
  • Fine Just the Way It Is In 'Fine Just the Way It Is', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Wyoming Stories Books saga.
    (2008) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

6 books
  • Postcards Join the adventure in 'Postcards' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Annie Proulx.
    (1991)
  • The Shipping News 'The Shipping News' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Annie Proulx has created.
    (1993)
  • Accordion Crimes 'Accordion Crimes' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Annie Proulx.
    (1996)
  • Brokeback Mountain 'Brokeback Mountain' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Annie Proulx has created.
    (1997)
  • That Old Ace in the Hole In 'That Old Ace in the Hole', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2002)
  • Barkskins The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Barkskins', another thrilling entry from Annie Proulx.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • Heart Songs and Other Stories 'Heart Songs and Other Stories' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Annie Proulx.
    (1988)
  • Close Range: Brokeback Mountain and Other Stories Experience the magic of 'Close Range: Brokeback Mountain and Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Standalone Plays

1 books
  • The Shipping News: Screenplay Join the adventure in 'The Shipping News: Screenplay' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Plays series by Annie Proulx.
    (2002)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

8 books
  • Great Grapes Experience the magic of 'Great Grapes' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (1982)
  • Making the Best Apple Cider In 'Making the Best Apple Cider', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1983)
  • The Gourmet Gardener In 'The Gourmet Gardener', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (1987)
  • A Roaring in the Blood Experience the magic of 'A Roaring in the Blood' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2007)
  • Bird Cloud In 'Bird Cloud', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2011)
  • Cider Experience the magic of 'Cider' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.
    (2012)
  • Red Desert 'Red Desert' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Annie Proulx has created.
    (2012)
  • Fen, Bog & Swamp The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Fen, Bog & Swamp', another thrilling entry from Annie Proulx.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Anthologies

9 books
  • The Best American Short Stories 1997 In 'The Best American Short Stories 1997', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1997)
  • The Missouri Review: History as Literature Experience the magic of 'The Missouri Review: History as Literature' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1999)
  • 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 Annie Proulx has created.
    (1999)
  • The Best American Short Stories of the Century Join the adventure in 'The Best American Short Stories of the Century' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Annie Proulx.
    (2000)
  • Writers on Writing In 'Writers on Writing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2001)
  • The New Granta Book of the American Short Story Experience the magic of 'The New Granta Book of the American Short Story' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2007)
  • The Paris Review Issue 188 In 'The Paris Review Issue 188', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2009)
  • The Best American Mystery Stories 2014 'The Best American Mystery Stories 2014' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Annie Proulx has created.
    (2014)
  • Why I Like This Story In 'Why I Like This Story', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Annie Proulx?

Annie Proulx is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 29 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Wyoming Stories 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 Annie Proulx book series to start with?

For readers new to Annie Proulx's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Wyoming Stories Books 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 Annie Proulx's writing.

Q: How many books has Annie Proulx written?

Annie Proulx has written over 29 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.