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Sherman Alexie

Bestselling Author • 9 Series • 62 Books

9
Series
62
Books
9
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Seventh Annual Collection (1994)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Picture Books
Start with: Thunder Boy Jr. (2016)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Collections
Start with: The Business of Fancydancing: Stories and Poems (1991)

About Sherman Alexie

Sherman Alexie could be fronting for Native Americans if his credentials, impressive achievements, and mind-blowing accolades are anything to go by. Meet Sherman Alexie. His birth name is Sherman Joseph Alexie, Jr.; Alexie, who is a quinquagenarian, was born in October 1966 in an Indian reservation. His birth place is Spokane upon Washington, the US. He went to the Washington-based Reardan High School before being admitted to the Catholic-affiliated Gonzaga University wherein he momentarily pursued medical education prior to switching to law studies then to literary studies. He later on transferred to Washington State University wherein he signed up for creative writing. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Sherman Alexie 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 Sherman Alexie

Publication Order of Plays
2 books 1993–2003
1

Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals continues the Publication Order of Plays story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
2

Business of Fancydancing: The Screenplay

Business of Fancydancing: The Screenplay is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plays series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2003
Publication Order of Picture Books
1 books 2016–2016
1

Thunder Boy Jr.

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Thunder Boy Jr., another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2016
Publication Order of Collections
14 books 1991–2015
1

The Business of Fancydancing: Stories and Poems

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Business of Fancydancing: Stories and Poems, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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1991
2

Old Shirts & New Skins

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Old Shirts & New Skins, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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1993
3

First Indian on the Moon

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with First Indian on the Moon, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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1993
4

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

Conflict and courage define The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Collections series by Sherman Alexie that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1993
5

Water Flowing Home

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Water Flowing Home, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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1995
6

The Summer of Black Widows

The Summer of Black Widows is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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1996
7

The Man Who Loves Salmon

The Man Who Loves Salmon explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Collections series by Sherman Alexie.

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1998
8

The Toughest Indian in the World

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Toughest Indian in the World, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2000
9

One Stick Song

One Stick Song is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2000
10

Ten Little Indians

Ten Little Indians is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2003
11

Face

Face is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2009
12

Blasphemy

Blasphemy continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
13

What I've Stolen, What I've Earned

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with What I've Stolen, What I've Earned, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2013
14

The Best American Poetry 2015

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with The Best American Poetry 2015, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2015
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books 2009–2017
1

Conversations with Sherman Alexie

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Conversations with Sherman Alexie, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2009
2

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Sherman Alexie.

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2017
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
6 books 1995–2009
1

Reservation Blues

Reservation Blues continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
2

Indian Killer

A gripping mystery unfolds in Indian Killer as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Sherman Alexie's mastery of suspense.

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1996
3

Flight

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

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2007
4

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2007
5

War Dances

Conflict and courage define War Dances, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Sherman Alexie that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2009
6

Radioactive Love Song

Radioactive Love Song explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Sherman Alexie.

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2009
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 1993–1993
1

Distances

Distances is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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1993
Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books
17 books 1993–2012
1

For Better and for Worse

For Better and for Worse is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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1993
2

Even More Laughs

Even More Laughs continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
3

Timeless Classics

Timeless Classics is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2006
4

Falling in Love

Falling in Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series by Sherman Alexie.

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2007
5

Food Fictions

Food Fictions is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2007
6

Travel Tales

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books with Travel Tales, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2007
7

Edith Wharton

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books with Edith Wharton, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2007
8

Pets!

Pets! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2007
9

Tales of Betrayal

Tales of Betrayal continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
10

Family Matters

Family Matters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2007
11

Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet? continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
12

A Touch of Magic

Magic takes center stage in A Touch of Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Sherman Alexie.

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2009
13

The William Hurt Collection

The William Hurt Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2009
14

Whodunit?

Whodunit? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2009
15

American Classics

American Classics continues the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
16

New American Stories

New American Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2011
17

Poe!

Poe! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Selected Shorts Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2012
Publication Order of Akashic Drug Chronicles Books
1 books 2011–2011
1

The Speed Chronicles

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Drug Chronicles Books with The Speed Chronicles, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2011
Publication Order of Anthologies
18 books 1994–2018
1

Seventh Annual Collection

Seventh Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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1994
2

The Best American Short Stories 1994

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Short Stories 1994, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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1994
3

Granta 54

Granta 54 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
4

Home Field Writers Remember Baseball

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Home Field Writers Remember Baseball, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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1997
5

Real Things: An Anthology of Popular Culture in American Poetry

Real Things: An Anthology of Popular Culture in American Poetry is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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1999
6

The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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1999
7

The New Young American Poets

The New Young American Poets continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
8

Ploughshares Winter 2000-01

Ploughshares Winter 2000-01 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
9

40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with 40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2000
10

Humor Me: An Anthology of Humor by Writers of Color

Humor Me: An Anthology of Humor by Writers of Color continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
11

The Portable Sixties Reader

The Portable Sixties Reader continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
12

The New Granta Book of the American Short Story

The New Granta Book of the American Short Story is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2007
13

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2011
14

Selected Shorts: New American Stories

Selected Shorts: New American Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
15

Walking the Clouds

Walking the Clouds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sherman Alexie have come to expect.

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2012
16

Stray Dogs

Stray Dogs continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sherman Alexie's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
17

Flash Fiction International

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Flash Fiction International, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2015
18

The Creativity Project

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Creativity Project, another outstanding contribution from Sherman Alexie.

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2018

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sherman Alexie?

Sherman Alexie is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 62 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Plays, Publication Order of Picture Books, Publication Order of Collections. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Sherman Alexie series to start with?

For readers new to Sherman Alexie's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 18 books. Begin with Seventh Annual Collection to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Sherman Alexie written?

Sherman Alexie has written over 62 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Sherman Alexie books in order?

Yes, reading Sherman Alexie'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 Sherman Alexie write in?

Sherman Alexie writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 62 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Sherman Alexie's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Sherman Alexie'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 Sherman Alexie's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Sherman Alexie's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Seventh Annual Collection, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.