Anne Enright has published 11 novels and 2 short story collections, beginning with The Gathering (2007). The latest is Wren, the Wren (2023).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Anne Enright
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The Gathering
Anne Enright's most-read book.
Newest
Wren, the Wren
Published 2023.
Standalone novels in order
The Portable Virgin (1991)
The Wig My Father Wore (1995)
What Are You Like? (2000)
The Pleasure of Eliza Lynch (2002)
Making Babies (2004)
The Gathering (May 2007)
Taking Pictures (Mar 2008)
The Forgotten Waltz (2011)
The Green Road (2015)
Actress (2020)
Wren, the Wren (2023)
Short story collections in order
Yesterday's Weather (2008)
The Granta Book of the Irish Short Story (2010)
About Anne Enright
Anne Teresa Enright is an Irish writer. The first Laureate for Irish Fiction (2015–2018) and winner of the Man Booker Prize (2007), she has published eight novels, many short stories, and a non-fiction work called Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood, about the birth of her two children. Her essays on literary themes have appeared in the London Review of Books and The New York Review of Books, and she writes for the books pages of The Irish Times and The Guardian. Her fiction explores themes such as family, love, identity and motherhood.
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Anne Enright FAQ
- How many books has Anne Enright written?
- Anne Enright has published 11 novels and 2 short story collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anne Enright's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Gathering.
- What is Anne Enright's latest book?
- Wren, the Wren (2023).
- What is Anne Enright's most famous book?
- The Gathering (2007) is Anne Enright's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.