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ⓘ About David Guterson
David Guterson on May 4, 1956 in Seattle, Washington. He is the third child of Murray and Shirley Guterson. His father, who gave him most of his present fundamental beliefs and philosophies in life, was a criminal lawyer and was extremely popular in his hometown. Guterson spent majority of his childhood outdoors and considers fishing as one of his favorite pastimes. He confesses to having been a delinquent during his teenage years, which is a fact that served to drive him to be more proactive during his college years. In fact, when he enrolled in the University of Washington, he was still undecided as to what to major in. He took various courses that ranged from anthropology to oceanography, but when he entered his junior year, he opted to enroll in short-story writing course.
All Book Series by David Guterson
The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1989
The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2003
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Guterson?
David Guterson on May 4, 1956 in Seattle, Washington. He is the third child of Murray and Shirley Guterson. His father, who gave him most of his present fundamental beliefs and philosophies in life, was a criminal lawyer and was extremely popular in his hometown.
Which David Guterson series should I start with?
David Guterson's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Snow Falling on Cedars (1994).
How many books has David Guterson written?
David Guterson has 18 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1989 and 2026. They are filed under 5 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Short Story Collections and Anthologies.
In what order should David Guterson's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 18 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are David Guterson's books organised into series?
This guide splits David Guterson's 18 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (7 books); Short Story Collections (4 books); Anthologies (4 books); Non-Fiction (2 books); Short Stories/Novellas (1 book).