Order of Alice Munro Books

Alice Munro stands as one of Canada's most celebrated short story writers, having transformed the literary form throughout her illustrious five-decade career. Drawing from her roots in Huron County, Ontario, Munro crafts her tales within this familiar landscape, bringing authenticity to her exploration of human nature's intricate layers.

What sets Munro apart is her ability to delve into life's complexities through accessible, unadorned prose that resonates with readers across all backgrounds. Her writing style strips away unnecessary flourishes to reveal profound truths about the human experience.

Munro's exceptional talent has earned her an impressive collection of literary honors, including three Governor General's Awards, two Giller Prizes, the prestigious Man Booker International Prize, and the ultimate recognition—the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Her literary journey began in 1968 with the publication of Dance of the Happy Shades, a short story collection that launched her remarkable career. While Munro is renowned primarily for her mastery of short fiction, she did venture into novel-writing once, producing Lives of Girls and Women in 1971. The following represents Alice Munro's complete bibliography in chronological order:

Note: The Beggar Maid was also published under the title Who Do You Think You Are?.

Alice Munro Synopsis: Lives of Girls and Women marks Alice Munro's singular foray into novel-writing. The story follows Del as she navigates various encounters that illuminate her own capabilities and spark her enthusiasm for personal freedom.

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Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
Identity And Self RespectIdentity And Self Respect
1952
2
Women and FictionWomen and Fiction
1975
3
Among Sisters: Short Stories by Women WritersAmong Sisters: Short Stories by Women Writers
1989
4
From Ink LakeFrom Ink Lake
1990
5
The Faber Book of Contemporary Canadian Short StoriesThe Faber Book of Contemporary Canadian Short Stories
1990
6
The Minerva Book of Short Stories 3The Minerva Book of Short Stories 3
1991
7
The Best American Short Stories 1991The Best American Short Stories 1991
1991
8
The Literary TravellerThe Literary Traveller
1994
9
First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous WritersFirst Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Writers
1994
10
The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short FictionThe Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction
1999
11
The Best American Short Stories of the CenturyThe Best American Short Stories of the Century
2000
12
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology
2000
13
The Best American Short Stories 2001The Best American Short Stories 2001
2001
14
PEN America Issue 4: Fact/FictionPEN America Issue 4: Fact/Fiction
2002
15
The Eloquent Short Story: An Anthology of Narrative StylesThe Eloquent Short Story: An Anthology of Narrative Styles
2004
16
Children Playing Before a Statue of HerculesChildren Playing Before a Statue of Hercules
2005
17
The Scotiabank Giller Prize 15 Years: An Anthology of Prize-Winning Canadian Fiction.The Scotiabank Giller Prize 15 Years: An Anthology of Prize-Winning Canadian Fiction.
2008
18
The Best American Mystery Stories 2009The Best American Mystery Stories 2009
2009
19
Stories to Get You Through the NightStories to Get You Through the Night
2010
20
Fathers: A Literary AnthologyFathers: A Literary Anthology
2011
21
Finding the WordsFinding the Words
2011
22
The Best American Short Stories 2012The Best American Short Stories 2012
2012
23
The O. Henry Prize Stories 2013The O. Henry Prize Stories 2013
2013
24
Woman: An AnthologyWoman: An Anthology
2014
25
That Glimpse of TruthThat Glimpse of Truth
2014
26
Every Father's DaughterEvery Father's Daughter
2015
27
Writers: Their Lives and WorksWriters: Their Lives and Works
2018

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

#TitleYearBuy
1
QueenieQueenie
1999
2
Away from HerAway from Her
2007
3
The OfficeThe Office
2015

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

#TitleYearBuy
1
Dance of the Happy ShadesDance of the Happy Shades
1968
2
Something I've Been Meaning to Tell YouSomething I've Been Meaning to Tell You
1974
3
The Beggar MaidThe Beggar Maid
1977
4
Who Do You Think You Are?Who Do You Think You Are?
1977
5
The Moons of JupiterThe Moons of Jupiter
1983
6
The Progress of LoveThe Progress of Love
1985
7
Friend of My YouthFriend of My Youth
1990
8
Open SecretsOpen Secrets
1994
9
Selected StoriesSelected Stories
1996
10
The Love of a Good WomanThe Love of a Good Woman
1998
11
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, MarriageHateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage
2001
12
No Love LostNo Love Lost
2003
13
Vintage MunroVintage Munro
2004
14
RunawayRunaway
2004
15
Carried AwayCarried Away
2006
16
View From Castle RockView From Castle Rock
2006
17
Too Much HappinessToo Much Happiness
2009
18
My Best StoriesMy Best Stories
2009
19
New Selected StoriesNew Selected Stories
2011
20
Dear LifeDear Life
2012
21
Lying Under the Apple TreeLying Under the Apple Tree
2014
22
Family FurnishingsFamily Furnishings
2014
23
A Wilderness StationA Wilderness Station
2015
24
JulietaJulieta
2016

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
Lives of Girls and WomenLives of Girls and Women
1971