Order of Anna Quindlen Books

Anna Quindlen is a celebrated American writer whose work spans both fiction and non-fiction, with a particular focus on women's experiences and family dynamics. Her distinguished journalism career reached its pinnacle in 1992 when she received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for her compelling New York Times column, Public and Private. In 1995, Quindlen made the bold decision to leave journalism behind to dedicate herself entirely to novel writing, though she later returned to the field with a decade-long stint at Newsweek from 1999 to 2009.

Known for her thoughtful critique of American materialism, Quindlen launched her fiction career in 1991 with the publication of Object Lessons. She currently resides in New York City alongside her husband Gerald Krovatin, who practices law in New Jersey. Her body of work continues to resonate with readers who appreciate her insightful exploration of contemporary life and relationships.

Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Secret Society of Demolition WritersThe Secret Society of Demolition Writers
2005
2
40 Model Essays40 Model Essays
2005
3
The Maternal Is PoliticalThe Maternal Is Political
2008
4
A Path to the WorldA Path to the World
2022

Publication Order of Children's Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Tree That Came to StayThe Tree That Came to Stay
1992
2
Happily Ever AfterHappily Ever After
1997

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
Living Out LoudLiving Out Loud
1988
2
Thinking Out LoudThinking Out Loud
1993
3
How Reading Changed My LifeHow Reading Changed My Life
1998
4
SiblingsSiblings
1998
5
A Short Guide to a Happy LifeA Short Guide to a Happy Life
2000
6
Loud and ClearLoud and Clear
2004
7
Imagined London: A Tour of the World's Greatest Fictional CityImagined London: A Tour of the World's Greatest Fictional City
2004
8
Being PerfectBeing Perfect
2005
9
Good Dog. Stay. / Life with BeauGood Dog. Stay. / Life with Beau
2007
10
Naked BabiesNaked Babies
2009
11
Lots of Candles, Plenty of CakeLots of Candles, Plenty of Cake
2012
12
Nanaville: Adventures in GrandparentingNanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting
2019
13
Write for Your LifeWrite for Your Life
2022

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
Object LessonsObject Lessons
1991
2
One True ThingOne True Thing
1994
3
Black and BlueBlack and Blue
1998
4
BlessingsBlessings
2002
5
Rise and ShineRise and Shine
2006
6
Every Last OneEvery Last One
2010
7
Still Life with Bread CrumbsStill Life with Bread Crumbs
2014
8
Miller's ValleyMiller's Valley
2016
9
Alternate SideAlternate Side
2018
10
After AnnieAfter Annie
2024
11
More Than EnoughMore Than Enough
2026