📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Goon Squad Books Best for beginners - Start with "A Visit from the Goon Squad" (2010)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Invisible Circus" (1994)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "Why China?" (2016)
Publication Order of Children's Books Popular choice - Start with "Jack the Brave Conquers the Snow" (2012)

About the Author

Jennifer Egan is American short story writer and a best-selling novelist. She was born in Chicago but was raised in San Francisco. Egan graduated from Lowell High School and later joined the university of Pennsylvania where she majored in English Literature. While studying for her undergraduate degree, Egan dated Steve Jobs who helped her install Macintosh computer in her bedroom. After her graduation, she spent two years St. John’s College, Cambridge under the sponsorship of Thouron Award. Egan has published several short fictions in The New Yorker, among other periodicals, and her journalism works have frequently been featured in The New York Times Magazine. The author has been reluctant to classify A Visit…..Goon Squad as either a collection of short stories or a novel stating that she. Jennifer Egan is the author of over 17 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Goon Squad Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jennifer Egan has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Goon Squad Books

2 books
  • A Visit from the Goon Squad The Publication Order of Goon Squad Books series continues with 'A Visit from the Goon Squad', another thrilling entry from Jennifer Egan.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • The Candy House The Publication Order of Goon Squad Books series continues with 'The Candy House', another thrilling entry from Jennifer Egan.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

4 books
  • The Invisible Circus Experience the magic of 'The Invisible Circus' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1994)
  • Look at Me Experience the magic of 'Look at Me' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2001)
  • The Keep Experience the magic of 'The Keep' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2006)
  • Manhattan Beach The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Manhattan Beach', another thrilling entry from Jennifer Egan.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Why China? Experience the magic of 'Why China?' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Children's Books

1 books
  • Jack the Brave Conquers the Snow Experience the magic of 'Jack the Brave Conquers the Snow' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Children's Books universe.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

1 books
  • Emerald City 'Emerald City' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Jennifer Egan has created.
    (1993)

Publication Order of Anthologies

8 books
  • Ploughshares Fall 1989 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Ploughshares Fall 1989', another thrilling entry from Jennifer Egan.
    (1989)
  • The Good Parts Experience the magic of 'The Good Parts' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2000)
  • The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003 'The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jennifer Egan has created.
    (2003)
  • The Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers', another thrilling entry from Jennifer Egan.
    (2005)
  • Going Hungry: Writers on Desire, Self-Denial, and Overcoming Anorexia 'Going Hungry: Writers on Desire, Self-Denial, and Overcoming Anorexia' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jennifer Egan has created.
    (2008)
  • Making the Trees Shiver: An Anthology of the First Six Years of the Fort Greene Park Summer Literary Festival Experience the magic of 'Making the Trees Shiver: An Anthology of the First Six Years of the Fort Greene Park Summer Literary Festival' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2011)
  • My Ideal Bookshelf The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'My Ideal Bookshelf', another thrilling entry from Jennifer Egan.
    (2012)
  • The Best American Short Stories 2014 Join the adventure in 'The Best American Short Stories 2014' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jennifer Egan.
    (2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Jennifer Egan?

Jennifer Egan is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 17 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Goon Squad Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Jennifer Egan book series to start with?

For readers new to Jennifer Egan's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Goon Squad Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jennifer Egan's writing.

Q: How many books has Jennifer Egan written?

Jennifer Egan has written over 17 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.