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ⓘ About Jesse Ball
Jesse Ball is an award-winning author, widely known for his bestselling novel, Census. As one of the most talented authors of this generation, Ball is widely known for his constant use of spare style, which has, in turn, led many readers and reviewers, to draw a comparison between his writing style and that of Italo Calvino and Jorge Louis. Jesse Ball’s reputation as one of the most respected authors in America was made after Samedi the Deafness became a bestseller. In the year 2009, Jesse Ball published another outstanding novel, The Way Through Doors, which also became a bestseller. Ball was born and raised in a middle-class family in the small town of Port Jefferson, where his father served in Medicaid, while his mother worked as a librarian.
All Book Series by Jesse Ball
The Deaths of Henry King
Book 7 of 10 · published 2016 Co-authored · Brian Evenson
The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003–2008
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
Granta 139: Best of Young American Novelists 3
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2017
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jesse Ball?
Jesse Ball is an award-winning author, widely known for his bestselling novel, Census. As one of the most talented authors of this generation, Ball is widely known for his constant use of spare style, which has, in turn, led many readers and reviewers, to draw a comparison between his writing style and that of Italo Calvino and Jorge Louis. Jesse Ball’s reputation as one of the most respected authors in America was made after Samedi the Deafness became a bestseller.
Which Jesse Ball series should I start with?
Jesse Ball's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Samedi the Deafness (2007).
How many books has Jesse Ball written?
Jesse Ball has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2007 and 2024. They are filed under 4 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Standalone Novels, Anthologies and Non-Fiction.
In what order should Jesse Ball's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 16 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 Jesse Ball's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jesse Ball's 16 books into categories rather than numbered series: Standalone Novels (10 books); Anthologies (3 books); Non-Fiction (2 books); Short Stories/Novellas (1 book).