Erskine Caldwell
5
Book Series
59
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Best for beginners - Start with "The Bastard" (1929)
Publication Order of Picture Books
Popular choice - Start with "North Of The Danube" (1939)
Publication Order of Collections
Popular choice - Start with "Kneel to the Rising Sun and Other Stories" (1935)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Popular choice - Start with "With All My Might: An Autobiography" (1901)
About the Author
Erskine Caldwell Erskine Caldwell was an American novelist and short story writer. His work often focused on life in the American South. Many of his stories examined daily struggles and social conditions there. Novels like Tobacco Road and God’s Little Acre are among his most recognized titles. Caldwell showed a strong ability to create memorable characters. His protagonists were ordinary people facing difficult situations. These figures felt real and relatable to readers. This talent for character building made his fiction highly readable. His books also sold in remarkable numbers. Tobacco Road and God’s Little Acre each sold millions of copies. They are counted among the best selling American novels ever. Tobacco Road was also turned into a play that set a Broadway record. Th. Erskine Caldwell is the author of over 59 books across 5 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Erskine Caldwell has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
30 books
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The Bastard 'The Bastard' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1929) ⭐ Start here
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Poor Fool Join the adventure in 'Poor Fool' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Erskine Caldwell.(1930) ⭐ Start here
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Tobacco Road 'Tobacco Road' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1932) ⭐ Start here
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God's Little Acre Experience the magic of 'God's Little Acre' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1933) ⭐ Start here
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Journeyman The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Journeyman', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1935) ⭐ Start here
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The Sacrilege of Alan Kent Experience the magic of 'The Sacrilege of Alan Kent' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1936) ⭐ Start here
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This Very Earth The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'This Very Earth', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1940) ⭐ Start here
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Trouble in July 'Trouble in July' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1940) ⭐ Start here
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All Night Long In 'All Night Long', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1942) ⭐ Start here
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Georgia Boy 'Georgia Boy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1943) ⭐ Start here
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Tragic Ground Experience the magic of 'Tragic Ground' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1944) ⭐ Start here
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A House in the Uplands The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'A House in the Uplands', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1946) ⭐ Start here
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The Sure Hand of God In 'The Sure Hand of God', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1947) ⭐ Start here
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Place Called Estherville Experience the magic of 'Place Called Estherville' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1949) ⭐ Start here
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Episode in Palmetto Join the adventure in 'Episode in Palmetto' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Erskine Caldwell.(1950) ⭐ Start here
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A Lamp for Nightfall Experience the magic of 'A Lamp for Nightfall' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1952) ⭐ Start here
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Love and Money 'Love and Money' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Erskine Caldwell.(1954) ⭐ Start here
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Gretta In 'Gretta', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1955) ⭐ Start here
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Claudelle 'Claudelle' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1958) ⭐ Start here
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Molly Cottontail. The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Molly Cottontail.', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1959) ⭐ Start here
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Jenny by Nature Join the adventure in 'Jenny by Nature' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Erskine Caldwell.(1961) ⭐ Start here
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Close To Home The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Close To Home', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1962) ⭐ Start here
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The Last Night of Summer 'The Last Night of Summer' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1963) ⭐ Start here
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Around About America The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Around About America', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1964) ⭐ Start here
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The Deer at Our House The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Deer at Our House', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1966) ⭐ Start here
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Miss Mamma Aimee In 'Miss Mamma Aimee', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1967) ⭐ Start here
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Summertime Island Join the adventure in 'Summertime Island' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Erskine Caldwell.(1968) ⭐ Start here
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The Weather Shelter The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Weather Shelter', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1969) ⭐ Start here
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The Earnshaw Neighbourhood The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Earnshaw Neighbourhood', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1971) ⭐ Start here
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Annette In 'Annette', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1973) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Picture Books
3 books
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North Of The Danube In 'North Of The Danube', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(1939)
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Say, Is This the U.S.A In 'Say, Is This the U.S.A', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.(1941)
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You Have Seen Their Faces Join the adventure in 'You Have Seen Their Faces' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Erskine Caldwell.(1975)
Publication Order of Collections
14 books
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Kneel to the Rising Sun and Other Stories The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Kneel to the Rising Sun and Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1935)
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Jackpot, The Short Stories of Erskine Caldwell Experience the magic of 'Jackpot, The Short Stories of Erskine Caldwell' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1943)
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The Humorous Side of Erskine Caldwell Experience the magic of 'The Humorous Side of Erskine Caldwell' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1951)
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Southways Experience the magic of 'Southways' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1952)
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The Courting of Susie Brown In 'The Courting of Susie Brown', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1953)
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The Stories of Erskine Caldwell In 'The Stories of Erskine Caldwell', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1953)
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We are the Living Experience the magic of 'We are the Living' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1954)
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Gulf Coast Stories 'Gulf Coast Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1957)
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Certain Women Experience the magic of 'Certain Women' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1957)
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American Earth Join the adventure in 'American Earth' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Erskine Caldwell.(1959)
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Men and Women Join the adventure in 'Men and Women' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Erskine Caldwell.(1962)
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The Black and White Stories of Erskine Caldwell 'The Black and White Stories of Erskine Caldwell' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1984)
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Stories of Life, North & South Experience the magic of 'Stories of Life, North & South' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1984)
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Midsummer Passion & Other Stories In 'Midsummer Passion & Other Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1990)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
8 books
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With All My Might: An Autobiography Experience the magic of 'With All My Might: An Autobiography' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1901)
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Call it Experience: The Years of Learning How to Write 'Call it Experience: The Years of Learning How to Write' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1952)
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in the shadow of the steeple The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'in the shadow of the steeple', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1966)
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Writing in America Experience the magic of 'Writing in America' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(1967)
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Deep South: Memory and Observation In 'Deep South: Memory and Observation', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1968)
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Afternoons in Mid-America In 'Afternoons in Mid-America', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1976)
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In Search of Bisco 'In Search of Bisco' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1995)
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Selected Letters, 1929-1955 'Selected Letters, 1929-1955' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1999)
Publication Order of Anthologies
4 books
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The Bedside Playboy Experience the magic of 'The Bedside Playboy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1963)
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50 Great American Short Stories The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with '50 Great American Short Stories', another thrilling entry from Erskine Caldwell.(1963)
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Great Baseball Stories 'Great Baseball Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(1990)
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The Civil Rights Reader 'The Civil Rights Reader' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Erskine Caldwell has created.(2009)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Erskine Caldwell?
Erskine Caldwell is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 59 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Picture Books, Publication Order of Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Erskine Caldwell book series to start with?
For readers new to Erskine Caldwell's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 30 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Erskine Caldwell's writing.
Q: How many books has Erskine Caldwell written?
Erskine Caldwell has written over 59 books across 5 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.