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ⓘ About George Saunders
An extremely prolific and highly regarded novelist, the American writer George Saunders has been publishing his unique brand of fiction for quite some time now, whether it be in the form of short-stories and essay, or full novellas and novels. Contributing to a wide variety of different, but equally prestigious publications, such as GQ and McSweeney’s, he’s made a strong name for himself within the industry. Writing both fiction and non-fiction, he’s been able to craft himself a unique and reputable brand around his idiosyncratic voice and styling, leading to him becoming on of the most influential figures within his field. Early and Personal Life Born in 1958 on the 2nd of December, he was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, in the United States of America.
All Book Series by George Saunders
The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2000
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2004
Fakes: An Anthology of Pseudo-Interviews, Faux-Lectures, Quasi-Letters, "Found" Texts, and Other Fraudulent Artifacts
Book 13 of 19 · published 2012
Life Is Short – Art Is Shorter: In Praise of Brevity
Book 15 of 19 · published 2015
What We Do Now: Standing Up For Your Values in Trump's America
Book 16 of 19 · published 2017
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is George Saunders?
An extremely prolific and highly regarded novelist, the American writer George Saunders has been publishing his unique brand of fiction for quite some time now, whether it be in the form of short-stories and essay, or full novellas and novels. Contributing to a wide variety of different, but equally prestigious publications, such as GQ and McSweeney's, he's made a strong name for himself within the industry. Writing both fiction and non-fiction, he's been able to craft himself a unique and reputable brand around his idiosyncratic voice and styling, leading to him becoming on of the most influential figures…
Which George Saunders series should I start with?
George Saunders's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip (2000).
How many books has George Saunders written?
George Saunders has 35 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1996 and 2026. They are filed under 5 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Anthologies, Short Story Collections and Standalone Novels.
In what order should George Saunders's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 35 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 George Saunders's books organised into series?
This guide splits George Saunders's 35 books into categories rather than numbered series: Anthologies (19 books); Short Story Collections (6 books); Standalone Novels (5 books); Short Stories/Novellas (3 books); Non-Fiction (2 books).