Barbara Kingsolver books are a must-read for so many people. Her work spans five decades, with her first novel coming in 1989 and her most recent novel being released in 2022. This complete list of Barbara Kingsolver books in order will ensure you’ll never miss a single book by this bestselling author.
It isn’t always necessary to read Barbara Kingsolver’s books in order as the majority are standalone novels. However I have organised this list by publication date.
Complete List of Barbara Kingsolver Books in Order
Greer Family Books
Standalone Books
Poetry Collections
Short Stories
Non-Fiction
Who is Barbara Kingsolver?
Barbara Kingsolver is an American author, poet and essayist whose works explore social justice and political issues. She earned degrees in biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology at DePauw University and the University of Arizona. This explains why her novels so often have an environmental focus.
Barbara Kingsolver’s literary fiction is known for its richly drawn characters and compelling themes, which have earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.
What I personally love about Barbara Kingsolver’s novels, is while the prose is lyrical and insightful, they’re still really compelling stories. I’ve found so often that an author can either excel at beautiful writing or a great plot. Barbara Kingsolver can do both!
I also appreciate how Barbara Kingsolver isn’t afraid to dive into political matters in her stories. She tackles social, environmental, and cultural issues, which adds real depth and relevance to her stories.
How Many Barbara Kingsolver Books Are There?
At the time of writing there are 18 Barbara Kingsolver books. This total includes books within a series, standalone books, poetry, non fiction and short stories. Kingsolver’s debut novel was The Bean Trees in 1998, and her most recent book was Demon Copperhead, published in 2022.
What is Barbara Kingsolver’s best book?
It’s so subjective choosing a best book because everyone will have their own favourites.
I can’t claim to have read every one of Barbara Kingsolver’s books, but those I have read I’ve really enjoyed. I would particularly recommend Unsheltered and Demon Copperhead. Demon Copperhead left such a lasting impression on me and it was one of my favourite books of 2023.
What awards has Barbara Kingsolver won?
Barbara Kingsolver has received so many accolades throughout her career. She has won numerous literary awards, including:
- 1993 Los Angeles Times Book Prize (for Pigs in Heaven)
- 2000 National Humanities Medal
- 2010 Women’s Prize for Fiction (for The Lacuna)
- 2011 Dayton Literary Peace Prize’s Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award
- 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Library of Virginia.
- 2022 James Tait Black Prize for Fiction (for Demon Copperhead)
- 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (for Demon Copperhead)
- 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction (for Demon Copperhead)
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