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ⓘ About Dave Eggers
Dave Eggers is the son of a school teacher and a lawyer. He was raised in Lake Forest, Illinois, Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois where he studied Journalism. It was during his time in the University that both his parents died of cancer. His father succumbed to lung and brain cancer while his mother died of stomach cancer. He was left to take care of his younger brother after this sad ordeal. This is a situation that later came to be one of his best works. Upon the death of his parents, Dave Eggers moved to California where he took on different jobs and later came to publish, ’A Heart-breaking Work of Staggering Genius’. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Dave Eggers has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Dave Eggers
The Circle
The Circle continues the Publication Order of The Circle Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Every
The Every continues the Publication Order of The Circle Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Story of Captain Nemo
The Story of Captain Nemo is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Save The Story Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Keeper of the Ornaments
The Keeper of the Ornaments is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Forgetters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Comebacker
The Comebacker is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Forgetters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Where the Candles Are Kept
Where the Candles Are Kept continues the Publication Order of The Forgetters Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
You Shall Know Our Velocity!
You Shall Know Our Velocity! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Hello Children
Hello Children is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
What Is the What
What Is the What is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Wild Things
The Wild Things is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
A Hologram for the King
A Hologram for the King continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
We Like You So Much and Want to Know You Better
We Like You So Much and Want to Know You Better continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Heroes of the Frontier
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Heroes of the Frontier, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Lifters
The Lifters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Parade
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Parade, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Captain and the Glory: An Entertainment
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Captain and the Glory: An Entertainment, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Eyes and the Impossible
The Eyes and the Impossible continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Museum of Rain
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Museum of Rain, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
How We Are Hungry
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with How We Are Hungry, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Short Short Stories
Short Short Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Tomorrow Most Likely
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Tomorrow Most Likely, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
We Became Jaguars
We Became Jaguars is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Eyes, The Fire, and the Avalanche Kingdom
Epic adventure awaits in The Eyes, The Fire, and the Avalanche Kingdom, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Picture Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Dave Eggers has built.
Away We Go
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Plays with Away We Go, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Dave Eggers.
Teachers Have It Easy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Teachers Have It Easy, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Zeitoun
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Zeitoun, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
America: Now and Here
America: Now and Here is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
It Is Right to Draw Their Fur
It Is Right to Draw Their Fur continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
David Shrigley
David Shrigley continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Visitants
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Visitants, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Better than Fiction 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Better than Fiction 2, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
This Bridge Will Not Be Gray
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with This Bridge Will Not Be Gray, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Her Right Foot
Her Right Foot continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ungrateful Mammals
Ungrateful Mammals continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Monk of Mokha
The Monk of Mokha continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
What Can a Citizen Do?
What Can a Citizen Do? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Most of the Better Natural Things in the World
Most of the Better Natural Things in the World continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2014 continues the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2016 continues the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2017 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2018 continues the Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Best American: Nonrequired Reading Books with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2019, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Speaking With the Angel
Speaking With the Angel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2002
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2002, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Burned Children of America
The Burned Children of America is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2003
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2003, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
Created in Darkness by Troubled Americans
Created in Darkness by Troubled Americans is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Best of McSweeney's
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best of McSweeney's, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best of McSweeney's, Volume 2
The Best of McSweeney's, Volume 2 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2004
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2004 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
The Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2005
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2005, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2006
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2006 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Thomas Demand: L'Esprit d'Escalier
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Thomas Demand: L'Esprit d'Escalier, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2007
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2007 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2008
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2008, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2009
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2009, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2010
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2010, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2011, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
ESPN Quick Pitches: A Star-Studded Lineup of Original Sports Fiction
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with ESPN Quick Pitches: A Star-Studded Lineup of Original Sports Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Legacy of David Foster Wallace
The Legacy of David Foster Wallace continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
McSweeney's #42
McSweeney's #42 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Minus Times Collected: Twenty Years / Thirty Issues
The Minus Times Collected: Twenty Years / Thirty Issues continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
My Ideal Bookshelf
My Ideal Bookshelf continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Who Done It?
Who Done It? continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
McSweeney's #44
McSweeney's #44 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Granta 124: Travel
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Granta 124: Travel, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013
The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Tales of Two Cities: The Best and Worst of Times In Today's New York
Tales of Two Cities: The Best and Worst of Times In Today's New York is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Stories Upon Stories
Stories Upon Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Thirteen Crime Stories from Latin America
The investigation intensifies in Thirteen Crime Stories from Latin America, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Dave Eggers's creation.
The Kindness of Strangers
The Kindness of Strangers continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury
Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Dave Eggers's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Astro Noise
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Astro Noise, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
What We Do Now: Standing Up For Your Values in Trump's America
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with What We Do Now: Standing Up For Your Values in Trump's America, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
McSweeney's #49
McSweeney's #49 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering, another outstanding contribution from Dave Eggers.
The Best Short Stories 2024
The Best Short Stories 2024 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Dave Eggers have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dave Eggers?
Dave Eggers is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 88 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Circle Books, Publication Order of Save The Story Books, Publication Order of The Forgetters Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Dave Eggers series to start with?
For readers new to Dave Eggers's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 38 books. Begin with Speaking With the Angel to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Dave Eggers written?
Dave Eggers has written over 88 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Dave Eggers books in order?
Yes, reading Dave Eggers's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Dave Eggers write in?
Dave Eggers writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 88 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Dave Eggers's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Dave Eggers's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Dave Eggers's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Dave Eggers's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Speaking With the Angel, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.