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ⓘ About Jon Krakauer
The books themselves really capture a sense of the great outdoors too, bringing their expanse into perspective for the reader. Some of the experiences Krakauer relates are quite intense as well, which is something he excels at when describing. Setting himself apart, his visual and immediate style is something that has hooked readers from all backgrounds, with his arresting approach to the genre. Mountain-climbing as well, he often writes about his experiences here too, providing readers with a detailed account of what it’s actually like. This comes across on the page extremely well, as he also makes it accessible for the everyday reader too, regardless of where they’re from.
All Book Series by Jon Krakauer
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
Book 10 of 15 · published 1997
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
Book 11 of 15 · published 2003
Three Cups of Deceit: How Greg Mortenson, Humanitarian Hero, Lost His Way
Book 13 of 15 · published 2011
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
Book 14 of 15 · published 2015
Classic Krakauer: Essays on Wilderness and Risk
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2018
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jon Krakauer?
The books themselves really capture a sense of the great outdoors too, bringing their expanse into perspective for the reader. Some of the experiences Krakauer relates are quite intense as well, which is something he excels at when describing. Setting himself apart, his visual and immediate style is something that has hooked readers from all backgrounds, with his arresting approach to the genre.
Which Jon Krakauer series should I start with?
Jon Krakauer's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is Eiger Dreams (1990).
How many books has Jon Krakauer written?
Jon Krakauer has 20 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1990 and 2018. They are filed under 2 categories rather than in numbered series — chiefly Non-Fiction and Essays.
In what order should Jon Krakauer's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 20 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 Jon Krakauer's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jon Krakauer's 20 books into categories rather than numbered series: Non-Fiction (15 books); Essays (5 books).