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Percival Everett

Bestselling Author • 5 Series • 39 Books

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39
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Suder (1983)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Start with: The Weather and Women Treat Me Fair (1987)
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Publication Order of Picture Books
Start with: The One that Got Away (1992)

About Percival Everett

Percival Everett is a well known author from America, who likes to write literature & fiction novels and poetry. He has written a few successful standalone novels in his career. In addition to being a popular author he is also a Distinguished English Professor at the Southern California University. Author Everett was born in the year 1956 in Fort Gordon, Georgia, US. He earned his AM degree from the Brown University. Author Everett penned his first book in 1983 under the title of Suder. This book was based on the life of Craig Suder, a third baseman from the Seattle Mariners. This was followed by another novel titled Walk Me to the Distance in 1985. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Percival Everett has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Percival Everett

Publication Order of Standalone Novels
24 books 1983–2024
1

Suder

Suder continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1983
2

Walk Me to the Distance

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Walk Me to the Distance, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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1985
3

Cutting Lisa

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Cutting Lisa, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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1986
4

Zulus

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Zulus, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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1990
5

For Her Dark Skin

For Her Dark Skin continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
6

God's Country

God's Country continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
7

Watershed

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Watershed, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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1996
8

Frenzy

Frenzy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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1996
9

Glyph

Glyph continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
10

Erasure

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Erasure, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2001
11

Grand Canyon, Inc.

Grand Canyon, Inc. is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2001
12

American Desert

American Desert continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
13

A History of the African-American People

A History of the African-American People is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2004
14

Wounded

Wounded is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2005
15

The Water Cure

The Water Cure is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2007
16

I Am Not Sidney Poitier

I Am Not Sidney Poitier is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2009
17

Assumption

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Assumption, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2011
18

The Body of Martin Aguilera

The Body of Martin Aguilera is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2013
19

Percival Everett by Virgil Russell

Percival Everett by Virgil Russell is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2013
20

So Much Blue

So Much Blue is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2017
21

Telephone

Telephone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2020
22

The Trees

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Trees, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2021
23

Dr. No

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Dr. No, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2022
24

James

James continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
10 books 1987–2024
1

The Weather and Women Treat Me Fair

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Weather and Women Treat Me Fair, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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1987
2

Big Picture

Big Picture is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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1996
3

Damned if I Do

Damned if I Do is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2004
4

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re: f -gesture- continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
5

Swimming Swimmers Swimming

Swimming Swimmers Swimming continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
6

Half an Inch of Water

Half an Inch of Water continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
7

Trout's Lie

Trout's Lie continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
8

Two Stories

Two Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2018
9

The Book of Training by Colonel Hap Thompson of Roanoke, Va, 1843

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Book of Training by Colonel Hap Thompson of Roanoke, Va, 1843, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2019
10

Sonnets for a Missing Key

Sonnets for a Missing Key continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
Publication Order of Picture Books
1 books 1992–1992
1

The One that Got Away

The One that Got Away continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Percival Everett's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2015–2015
1

Parts of Brain

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Parts of Brain, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2015
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 2001–2022
1

Fiction International 34: Madness II

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fiction International 34: Madness II, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2001
2

Fiction's Present

Fiction's Present is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Percival Everett have come to expect.

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2007
3

Conceptualisms

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Conceptualisms, another outstanding contribution from Percival Everett.

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2022

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Percival Everett?

Percival Everett is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 39 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Picture Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Percival Everett series to start with?

For readers new to Percival Everett's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 24 books. Begin with Suder to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Percival Everett written?

Percival Everett has written over 39 books across 5 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Percival Everett books in order?

Yes, reading Percival Everett's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Percival Everett write in?

Percival Everett writes primarily in fiction. With 5 series across 39 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Percival Everett's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Percival Everett's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Percival Everett's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Percival Everett's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Suder, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.