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ⓘ About Bonnie Jo Campbell
About Bonnie Jo Campbell Bonnie Jo Campbell is a celebrated American author known for her engaging mystery and literary fiction works. Over the years, she has made a name for herself through her ability to create rich, believable characters and intriguing protagonists that captivate readers. The New York Times Book Review has praised her for her detailed and precise eye for capturing the nuances of the physical world around us. Bonnie’s compelling storytelling has made her books a must-read for fans of both mystery and literary fiction. One of Bonnie Jo Campbell’s notable works is ‘The Waters’ published by W.W. Norton in 2024.
All Book Series by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Mothers, Tell Your Daughters
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
Blue-Tail Fly
Series opener · book 1 of 51 · published 2006 Anthology · Vievee Francis
The Women Were Leaving the Men
Book 3 of 51 · published 2007 Anthology · Andy Mozina
Wide Awake in Someone Else's Dream
Book 5 of 51 · published 2008 Anthology · M.L. Liebler
The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit
Book 7 of 51 · published 2009 Anthology · Michael Zadoorian
If the World Becomes So Bright
Book 8 of 51 · published 2009 Anthology · KeithTaylor
Birth of a Notion; Or, the Half Ain't Never Been Told
Book 12 of 51 · published 2010 Anthology · Bill Harris
Voices of the Lost and Found
Book 13 of 51 · published 2010 Anthology · Dorene O'Brien
In Which Brief Stories Are Told
Book 15 of 51 · published 2011 Anthology · Phillip Sterling
At The Bureau of Divine Music
Book 16 of 51 · published 2011 Anthology · Michael Heffernan
Love/Imperfect
Book 17 of 51 · published 2011 Anthology · Christopher T. Leland
To Embroider the Ground with Prayer
Book 19 of 51 · published 2012 Anthology · Teresa J. Scollon
The World of a Few Minutes Ago
Book 20 of 51 · published 2012 Anthology · Jack Driscoll
Practicing to Walk Like a Heron
Book 23 of 51 · published 2013 Anthology · Jack Ridl
Making Callaloo in Detroit
Book 26 of 51 · published 2014 Anthology · Lolita Hernandez
Sharp Blue Search of Flame
Book 30 of 51 · published 2016 Anthology · Zilka Joseph
States of Motion
Book 32 of 51 · published 2017 Anthology · Laura Hulthen Thomas
The Lake Michigan Mermaid
Book 34 of 51 · published 2018 Anthology · Anne-Marie Oomen,Linda Nemec Foster
Eden Springs
Book 37 of 51 · published 2018 Anthology · Lola Lafon,Laura Kasischke
Welcome to Replica Dodge
Book 39 of 51 · published 2019 Anthology · Natalie Ruth Joynton
The Desk on the Sea
Book 42 of 51 · published 2019 Anthology · Jonathan Johnson
Shades: Detroit Love Stories
Book 43 of 51 · published 2019 Anthology · Esperanza M. Cintrón
You're in the Wrong Place
Book 45 of 51 · published 2020 Anthology · Joseph Harris
You Are My Joy and Pain
Book 47 of 51 · published 2020 Anthology · Naomi Long Madgett
How Other People Make Love
Book 48 of 51 · published 2021 Anthology · Thisbe Nissen
When the Heart Needs a Stunt Double
Book 49 of 51 · published 2021 Anthology · Diane Decillis
The Lake Huron Mermaid
Latest in the series · book 51 of 51 · published 2024 Anthology · Anne-Marie Oomen,Linda Nemec Foster
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury
Book 5 of 8 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bonnie Jo Campbell?
About Bonnie Jo Campbell Bonnie Jo Campbell is a celebrated American author known for her engaging mystery and literary fiction works. Over the years, she has made a name for herself through her ability to create rich, believable characters and intriguing protagonists that captivate readers. The New York Times Book Review has praised her for her detailed and precise eye for capturing the nuances of the physical world around us.
Which Bonnie Jo Campbell series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Made in Michigan Writers series, the earliest of Bonnie Jo Campbell's multi-book series: it opens with Blue-Tail Fly (2006) and runs to 51 books across 2006–2024, ending with The Lake Huron Mermaid (2024).
How many books has Bonnie Jo Campbell written?
Bonnie Jo Campbell has 66 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2000 and 2026. 51 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Made in Michigan Writers series with 51 books — and 15 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Bonnie Jo Campbell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Bonnie Jo Campbell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Made in Michigan Writers (2006–2024, 51 books).
How are Bonnie Jo Campbell's books organised into series?
This guide splits Bonnie Jo Campbell's 66 books into 1 named series and 15 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Made in Michigan Writers (51 books, 2006–2024).