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Rebecca Solnit

Bestselling Author • 3 Series • 33 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of City Atlases Books
Start with: Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas (2010)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: Secret Exhibition: Six California Artists of the Cold War Era (1991)
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Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Occupy!: Scenes from Occupied America (2011)

About Rebecca Solnit

Rebecca was a battered kid. She grew up in an incredibly violent house where everything that was female and feminine and her gender was hated. Rebecca’s a product of the California public education system from the time she began attending kindergarten until graduate school, she’s a columnist at the Guardian and is a regular contributor to Literary Hub. Rebecca’s also contributed to Harper’s Magazine, where she’s the first woman to write regularly the Easy Chair column in the year 1851, and she contributes to the political blog TomDispatch. Rebecca skipped high school entirely, enrolling in an alternative junior high school in the public school system that took her through tenth grade, when she passed General Educational Development tests. After that, she enrolled in junior college. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of City Atlases Books series, Rebecca Solnit 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 Rebecca Solnit

Publication Order of City Atlases Books
3 books 2010–2016
1

Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas

Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas continues the Publication Order of City Atlases Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
2

Unfathomable City: A New Orleans Atlas

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of City Atlases Books with Unfathomable City: A New Orleans Atlas, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2013
3

Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas

Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of City Atlases Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Solnit have come to expect.

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2016
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
24 books 1991–2026
1

Secret Exhibition: Six California Artists of the Cold War Era

Conflict and courage define Secret Exhibition: Six California Artists of the Cold War Era, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Rebecca Solnit that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1991
2

Savage Dreams: A Journey into the Landscape Wars of the American West

Conflict and courage define Savage Dreams: A Journey into the Landscape Wars of the American West, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Rebecca Solnit that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1994
3

A Book of Migrations: Some Passages in Ireland

A Book of Migrations: Some Passages in Ireland continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
4

Hollow City: The Siege of San Francisco and the Crisis of American Urbanism

Hollow City: The Siege of San Francisco and the Crisis of American Urbanism continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
5

Wanderlust: A History of Walking

Wanderlust: A History of Walking continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
6

As Eve Said to the Serpent: On Landscape, Gender, and Art

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with As Eve Said to the Serpent: On Landscape, Gender, and Art, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2001
7

River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2003
8

Motion Studies: time, space and Eadweard Muybridge

Motion Studies: time, space and Eadweard Muybridge is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Solnit have come to expect.

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2003
9

Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities

Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Solnit have come to expect.

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2004
10

A Field Guide to Getting Lost

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with A Field Guide to Getting Lost, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2005
11

Storming the Gates of Paradise: Landscapes for Politics

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Storming the Gates of Paradise: Landscapes for Politics, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2007
12

The Battle of the Story of the Battle of Seattle

Conflict and courage define The Battle of the Story of the Battle of Seattle, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Rebecca Solnit that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2008
13

A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster

A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
14

The Faraway Nearby

The Faraway Nearby continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
15

Men Explain Things To Me

Men Explain Things To Me is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Solnit have come to expect.

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2014
16

The Encyclopedia of Trouble and Spaciousness

The Encyclopedia of Trouble and Spaciousness continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
17

The Mother of All Questions: Further Feminisms

Epic adventure awaits in The Mother of All Questions: Further Feminisms, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Rebecca Solnit has built.

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2017
18

Drowned River: The Death and Rebirth of Glen Canyon on the Colorado

A gripping mystery unfolds in Drowned River: The Death and Rebirth of Glen Canyon on the Colorado as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series showcases Rebecca Solnit's mastery of suspense.

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2017
19

Call Them by Their True Names

Call Them by Their True Names is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Rebecca Solnit have come to expect.

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2018
20

Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters

Whose Story Is This? Old Conflicts, New Chapters continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
21

Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir

Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
22

Orwell's Roses

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Orwell's Roses, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2021
23

No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain

No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
24

The Beginning Comes After the End

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Beginning Comes After the End, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2026
Publication Order of Anthologies
6 books 2011–2020
1

Occupy!: Scenes from Occupied America

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Occupy!: Scenes from Occupied America, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2011
2

Change Everything Now

Change Everything Now continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
3

Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions

Imperfect Ideal: Utopian and Dystopian Visions continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Rebecca Solnit's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
4

Tales of Two Americas

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Tales of Two Americas, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2017
5

Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2017
6

Celebrating People's History

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Celebrating People's History, another outstanding contribution from Rebecca Solnit.

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2020

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Rebecca Solnit?

Rebecca Solnit is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 33 books. Popular series include Publication Order of City Atlases Books, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Rebecca Solnit series to start with?

For readers new to Rebecca Solnit's work, the Publication Order of City Atlases Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Rebecca Solnit written?

Rebecca Solnit has written over 33 books across 3 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Rebecca Solnit books in order?

Yes, reading Rebecca Solnit'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 Rebecca Solnit write in?

Rebecca Solnit writes primarily in fiction. With 3 series across 33 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Rebecca Solnit's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Rebecca Solnit'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 Rebecca Solnit's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Rebecca Solnit's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of City Atlases Books series. The first book, Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.