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ⓘ About Jesmyn Ward
There is a laundry list of reasons why notable writers started pursuing their occupations. This ranges from being influenced by literary figures to a pastime. There is a breed of writers who were prompted to start writing by spur-of-the-moment actions. On sober reflection, some career paths are ordained by fate if you consider the inspiration behind Jesmyn Ward’s writing ambition. But first things first; meet the American woman of letters called Jesmyn Ward. Jesmyn Ward, who is a novelist-cum-essayist and doubles up as a memoirist, was born in 1977. Her birthplace is DeLisle upon Mississippi, in the US. She also spent her formative years in yonder place, and would also, years later, reside there.
All Book Series by Jesmyn Ward
On Witness and Respair: Essays
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
The Best American Essays 2021
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2021
Alison's Conviction
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2022 Anthology · Thomas Keneally
The Best American Short Stories 2021
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jesmyn Ward?
There is a laundry list of reasons why notable writers started pursuing their occupations. This ranges from being influenced by literary figures to a pastime. There is a breed of writers who were prompted to start writing by spur-of-the-moment actions.
Which Jesmyn Ward series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Bois Sauvage series, the earliest of Jesmyn Ward's multi-book series: it opens with Where the Line Bleeds (2006) and runs to 3 books across 2006–2017, ending with Sing, Unburied, Sing (2017). Jesmyn Ward's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jesmyn Ward written?
Jesmyn Ward has 30 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2006 and 2026. 21 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Point In Time Collection series with 7 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jesmyn Ward's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jesmyn Ward's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Bois Sauvage (2006–2017, 3 books) and Point In Time Collection (2022, 7 books).
How are Jesmyn Ward's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jesmyn Ward's 30 books into 3 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Point In Time Collection (7 books, 2022); Bois Sauvage (3 books, 2006–2017); The Best American: Essays (11 books, 2011–2021).