Barbara Kingsolver
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About the Author
Barbara Kingsolver Barbara Kingsolver is an acclaimed American author known for her novels, essays, and poetry. Her writing frequently examines themes of social justice, the natural world, and family bonds. She creates rich, believable characters who navigate complex situations, making her stories both thought-provoking and highly readable. Readers might recognize her from bestselling books like The Poisonwood Bible or her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Demon Copperhead. Her work has earned a remarkable number of prestigious awards. Kingsolver made history by winning the Women’s Prize for Fiction twice, a rare achievement for any writer. Beyond fiction, her nonfiction book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle chronicles a year of eating locally grown food. Each of her titles since 1993 has found a pl. Barbara Kingsolver is the author of over 31 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Greer Family Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Barbara Kingsolver has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Greer Family Books
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The Bean Trees Experience the magic of 'The Bean Trees' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Greer Family Books universe.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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Pigs in Heaven In 'Pigs in Heaven', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Greer Family Books saga.(1993) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Animal Dreams The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Animal Dreams', another thrilling entry from Barbara Kingsolver.(1990)
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The Poisonwood Bible The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Poisonwood Bible', another thrilling entry from Barbara Kingsolver.(1998)
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Prodigal Summer Experience the magic of 'Prodigal Summer' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2000)
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The Lacuna 'The Lacuna' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(2009)
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Flight Behavior Experience the magic of 'Flight Behavior' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2012)
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Unsheltered 'Unsheltered' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(2018)
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Demon Copperhead Experience the magic of 'Demon Copperhead' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2022)
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Partita The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Partita', another thrilling entry from Barbara Kingsolver.(2026)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
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Another America/Otra America In 'Another America/Otra America', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.(1992)
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How to Fly 'How to Fly' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(2020)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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High Tide in Tucson: Essays from Now or Never Experience the magic of 'High Tide in Tucson: Essays from Now or Never' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1995)
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Holding the Line: Women in the Great Arizona Mine Strike of 1983 In 'Holding the Line: Women in the Great Arizona Mine Strike of 1983', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1996)
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Small Wonder: Essays 'Small Wonder: Essays' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(2002)
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Last Stand: America's Virgin Lands Join the adventure in 'Last Stand: America's Virgin Lands' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Barbara Kingsolver.(2002)
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: Our Year of Season Eating The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: Our Year of Season Eating', another thrilling entry from Barbara Kingsolver.(2007)
Publication Order of Faber Stories Books
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Homeland 'Homeland' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Faber Stories Books series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(1989)
Publication Order of Children's Books
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Coyote's Wild Home Join the adventure in 'Coyote's Wild Home' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Children's Books series by Barbara Kingsolver.(2023)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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Mid-life Confidential Join the adventure in 'Mid-life Confidential' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Barbara Kingsolver.(1994)
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The Eloquent Essay 'The Eloquent Essay' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(2000)
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Writers on Writing In 'Writers on Writing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2001)
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The Best American Short Stories 2001 Join the adventure in 'The Best American Short Stories 2001' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Barbara Kingsolver.(2001)
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Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction 'Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(2007)
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The Maternal Is Political The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Maternal Is Political', another thrilling entry from Barbara Kingsolver.(2008)
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Sisters In 'Sisters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2009)
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Hope Beneath Our Feet The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Hope Beneath Our Feet', another thrilling entry from Barbara Kingsolver.(2010)
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To Eat with Grace Join the adventure in 'To Eat with Grace' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Barbara Kingsolver.(2014)
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Way More than Luck Experience the magic of 'Way More than Luck' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2015)
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Plough Quarterly No. 4: Earth 'Plough Quarterly No. 4: Earth' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Barbara Kingsolver has created.(2015)
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Letters to a Young Farmer In 'Letters to a Young Farmer', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Barbara Kingsolver?
Barbara Kingsolver is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 31 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Greer Family 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 Barbara Kingsolver book series to start with?
For readers new to Barbara Kingsolver's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Greer Family Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Barbara Kingsolver's writing.
Q: How many books has Barbara Kingsolver written?
Barbara Kingsolver has written over 31 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.