Silas House

4 Book Series
13 Total Books

About Silas House

Silas House is a bestselling author of some trendy literary fiction novels that is best known for the novel “Southernmost,” which he published in 2018. Silas has been regularly featured in the likes of “Salon” and “The New York Times” and he has written for the likes of “Oxford American,” “Time,” “Garden and Gun,” “The Atlantic,” “The Advocate,” and “Ecotone.” The former commentator on NPR has had some of his short fiction published in various anthologies including “New Stories From the South” and “Best Food Writing,” 2015. House has won many accolades, including the Lee Smith Award, The New York Public Library’s Storylines Prize, the Nautilus Award, and three honorary doctorates. House also teaches creative fiction at Bera College and the Spalding School of Creative Writing.

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

6 books in series

Publication Order

  • Clay's Quilt(2001)
  • A Parchment of Leaves(2002)
  • The Coal Tattoo(2004)
  • Eli the Good(2009)
  • Southernmost(2018)
  • Lark Ascending(2022)

Publication Order of Plays

1 books in series

Publication Order

  • The Hurting Part(2008)

Publication Order of Poetry Collections

1 books in series

Publication Order

  • All These Ghosts(2025)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books in series

Publication Order

  • Stories from the Blue Moon Café(2002)
  • Stories from the Blue Moon Cafe II(2003)
  • Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit(2010)
  • Walk Till the Dogs Get Mean:Meditations on the Forbidden from Contemporary Appalachia(2015)
  • LGBTQ Fiction and Poetry from Appalachia(2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Silas House?

Silas House is a bestselling author known for 4 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.

What is the best Silas House book series to start with?

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How many books has Silas House written?

Silas House has written over 13 books across 4 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.