Ernest J. Gaines

6 Book Series
112 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books Best for beginners - Start with "Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges" (1969)
Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "My Grandpa and the Haint" (2015)
Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Collections Popular choice - Start with "Bloodline" (1968)
Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "Three W's" (2019)

About the Author

Ernest J Gaines was an American literary fiction author from California that was known for writing some of the most intriguing pieces of fiction. The author was born in the River Lake Plantation in South Louisiana in 1933. Gaines was born to plantation workers Manuel Gaines and Adrian Jeffersons and hence, he spent much of his childhood in the plantation quarter. Growing up in Louisiana, Gaines went to rural schools in his locale. Whenever he was not in school, he earned 50 cents a day working in the cotton fields as an eight-year-old. Soon after, his parents got separated and his mother moved away to California, where she got married to a man named Raphael Norbert Colar. Going back to his childhood, Ernest J. Gaines remembers that the former slave quarter named the Cherie Quarter was the. Ernest J. Gaines is the author of over 112 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ernest J. Gaines has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels

8 books
  • Catherine Carmier The Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels series continues with 'Catherine Carmier', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1964) ⭐ Start here
  • Of Love and Dust 'Of Love and Dust' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1968) ⭐ Start here
  • The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman Experience the magic of 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels universe.
    (1971) ⭐ Start here
  • A Long Day in November Join the adventure in 'A Long Day in November' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1971) ⭐ Start here
  • In My Father's House Join the adventure in 'In My Father's House' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1978) ⭐ Start here
  • A Gathering of Old Men In 'A Gathering of Old Men', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels saga.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • A Lesson Before Dying The Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels series continues with 'A Lesson Before Dying', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1993) ⭐ Start here
  • The Tragedy of Brady Sims Experience the magic of 'The Tragedy of Brady Sims' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Standalone Novels universe.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • My Grandpa and the Haint Experience the magic of 'My Grandpa and the Haint' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Collections

2 books
  • Bloodline Experience the magic of 'Bloodline' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Collections universe.
    (1968)
  • Mozart and Leadbelly In 'Mozart and Leadbelly', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Collections saga.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Three W's The Publication Order of Ernest J. Gaines Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Three W's', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2019)

Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books

97 books
  • Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1969)
  • Conversations with Czeslaw Milosz Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Czeslaw Milosz' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1981)
  • Conversations with Graham Greene 'Conversations with Graham Greene' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1983)
  • Conversations with Eudora Welty 'Conversations with Eudora Welty' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1985)
  • Conversations with Walker Percy Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Walker Percy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1985)
  • Conversations With Isaac Bashevis Singer In 'Conversations With Isaac Bashevis Singer', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1985)
  • Conversations with William Styron The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with William Styron', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1985)
  • Conversations with Malcolm Cowley Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Malcolm Cowley' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1986)
  • Conversations with Lillian Hellman In 'Conversations with Lillian Hellman', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1986)
  • Conversations with Tennessee Williams Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Tennessee Williams' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1986)
  • Conversations with Ernest Hemingway In 'Conversations with Ernest Hemingway', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1986)
  • Conversations with Katherine Anne Porter Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Katherine Anne Porter' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1987)
  • Truman Capote: Conversations Experience the magic of 'Truman Capote: Conversations' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1987)
  • Conversations with Flannery O'Connor The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Flannery O'Connor', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1987)
  • Conversations with Peter Taylor 'Conversations with Peter Taylor' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1987)
  • Conversations with Arthur Miller Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Arthur Miller' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1987)
  • Conversations with Kurt Vonnegut 'Conversations with Kurt Vonnegut' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1988)
  • Conversations with Edward Albee Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Edward Albee' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1988)
  • Conversations with Erskine Caldwell Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Erskine Caldwell' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1988)
  • Conversations with Norman Mailer Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Norman Mailer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1988)
  • Conversations with Robert Graves Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Robert Graves' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1989)
  • Conversations with Joyce Carol Oates Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Joyce Carol Oates' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1989)
  • Conversations with Shelby Foote Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Shelby Foote' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1989)
  • Conversations with Robertson Davies Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Robertson Davies' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1989)
  • Conversations with James Baldwin Join the adventure in 'Conversations with James Baldwin' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1989)
  • Conversations with John Gardner Experience the magic of 'Conversations with John Gardner' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1990)
  • Conversations with Richard Wilbur Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Richard Wilbur' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1990)
  • Conversations with Tom Wolfe Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Tom Wolfe' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1990)
  • Conversations with Raymond Carver The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Raymond Carver', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1990)
  • Conversations with Eugene O'Neill Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Eugene O'Neill' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1990)
  • Conversations with Reynolds Price Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Reynolds Price' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1991)
  • Conversations with Bernard Malamud Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Bernard Malamud' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1991)
  • Conversations with Elizabeth Spencer The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Elizabeth Spencer', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1991)
  • Conversations with Nikki Giovanni Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Nikki Giovanni' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1992)
  • Conversations With Thornton Wilder In 'Conversations With Thornton Wilder', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1992)
  • Conversations with Robert Coles Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Robert Coles' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1992)
  • Conversations with M. F. K. Fisher 'Conversations with M. F. K. Fisher' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1992)
  • More Conversations with Walker Percy Experience the magic of 'More Conversations with Walker Percy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1993)
  • Conversations with Richard Wright In 'Conversations with Richard Wright', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1993)
  • Conversations with Paul Bowles Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Paul Bowles' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1993)
  • Conversations with Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris 'Conversations with Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1994)
  • Conversations with Amiri Baraka Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Amiri Baraka' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1994)
  • Conversations with Toni Morrison Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Toni Morrison' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1994)
  • Conversations with Saul Bellow Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Saul Bellow' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1994)
  • Conversations with Henry Miller In 'Conversations with Henry Miller', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1994)
  • Conversations With S.J. Perelman In 'Conversations With S.J. Perelman', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1995)
  • Conversations with Ernest Gaines Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Ernest Gaines' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1995)
  • Conversations with Ralph Ellison Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Ralph Ellison' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1995)
  • Conversations with Chester Himes In 'Conversations with Chester Himes', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1995)
  • Conversations with Susan Sontag 'Conversations with Susan Sontag' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1995)
  • Conversations with Ishmael Reed Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Ishmael Reed' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1995)
  • Conversations with Derek Walcott In 'Conversations with Derek Walcott', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1996)
  • More Conversations with Eudora Welty 'More Conversations with Eudora Welty' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (1996)
  • Conversations with Elizabeth Bishop Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Elizabeth Bishop' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1996)
  • Conversations with Pauline Kael Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Pauline Kael' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1996)
  • Conversations with V. S. Naipaul Experience the magic of 'Conversations with V. S. Naipaul' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1997)
  • Conversations with N. Scott Momaday The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with N. Scott Momaday', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1997)
  • Conversations with Chinua Achebe In 'Conversations with Chinua Achebe', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1997)
  • Conversations with Maxine Hong Kingston Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Maxine Hong Kingston' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1998)
  • Conversations with Denise Levertov The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Denise Levertov', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1998)
  • Conversations With William Faulkner In 'Conversations With William Faulkner', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1999)
  • Conversations with E. L. Doctorow In 'Conversations with E. L. Doctorow', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (1999)
  • Conversations With John Fowles Experience the magic of 'Conversations With John Fowles' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (1999)
  • Conversations with Salman Rushdie 'Conversations with Salman Rushdie' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (2000)
  • Conversations with William S. Burroughs The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with William S. Burroughs', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2000)
  • Conversations with Leslie Marmon Silko 'Conversations with Leslie Marmon Silko' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (2000)
  • Conversations with Chaim Potok The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Chaim Potok', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2001)
  • Conversations with Richard Ford Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Richard Ford' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (2001)
  • Conversations with Christopher Isherwood 'Conversations with Christopher Isherwood' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (2001)
  • Conversations with Mary Gordon In 'Conversations with Mary Gordon', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2002)
  • Conversations with Jim Harrison In 'Conversations with Jim Harrison', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2002)
  • Conversations with Clarence Major In 'Conversations with Clarence Major', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2002)
  • Conversations with Margaret Walker Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Margaret Walker' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2002)
  • Conversations with Erica Jong Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Erica Jong' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2002)
  • Elie Wiesel: Conversations In 'Elie Wiesel: Conversations', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2002)
  • Joseph Brodsky: Conversations The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Joseph Brodsky: Conversations', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2003)
  • Conversations with Rita Dove The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Rita Dove', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2003)
  • Conversations with F. Scott Fitzgerald 'Conversations with F. Scott Fitzgerald' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (2003)
  • Conversations with Gwendolyn Brooks 'Conversations with Gwendolyn Brooks' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (2003)
  • Conversations with Stanley Kaufmann 'Conversations with Stanley Kaufmann' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (2003)
  • Conversations with Gloria Naylor The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Gloria Naylor', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2004)
  • Conversations with Audre Lorde In 'Conversations with Audre Lorde', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2004)
  • Conversations with Ray Bradbury Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Ray Bradbury' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (2004)
  • Conversations With John le Carré Experience the magic of 'Conversations With John le Carré' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (2004)
  • Conversations with Isaac Asimov In 'Conversations with Isaac Asimov', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2005)
  • Conversations with Don DeLillo Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Don DeLillo' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (2005)
  • Conversations with Gore Vidal 'Conversations with Gore Vidal' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series, set in the world Ernest J. Gaines has created.
    (2005)
  • Conversations with Robert Penn Warren Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Robert Penn Warren' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (2005)
  • Conversations with Jack Kerouac The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Jack Kerouac', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2005)
  • Conversations with Gabriel García Márquez Join the adventure in 'Conversations with Gabriel García Márquez' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series by Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2005)
  • Conversations with Thomas McGuane Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Thomas McGuane' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (2006)
  • Conversations with Larry Brown Experience the magic of 'Conversations with Larry Brown' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books universe.
    (2007)
  • Conversations with Sonia Sanchez The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Sonia Sanchez', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2007)
  • Conversations with Wendell Berry In 'Conversations with Wendell Berry', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2007)
  • Conversations with Leon Forrest The Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series continues with 'Conversations with Leon Forrest', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (2007)
  • Conversations with Kazuo Ishiguro In 'Conversations with Kazuo Ishiguro', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2008)
  • Conversations with Jimmy Carter In 'Conversations with Jimmy Carter', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books saga.
    (2023)

Publication Order of Anthologies

3 books
  • Stories of the Modern South The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Stories of the Modern South', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1977)
  • Louisiana Stories The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Louisiana Stories', another thrilling entry from Ernest J. Gaines.
    (1990)
  • Growing Up in the South In 'Growing Up in the South', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1991)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Ernest J. Gaines?

Ernest J. Gaines is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 112 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Ernest J. Gaines book series to start with?

For readers new to Ernest J. Gaines's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Literary Conversations Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 97 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Ernest J. Gaines's writing.

Q: How many books has Ernest J. Gaines written?

Ernest J. Gaines has written over 112 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.

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