Annie Dillard books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1945–2026
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 16
Annie Dillard published 7 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Teaching a Stone to Talk (1982).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Annie Dillard
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Teaching a Stone to Talk
Annie Dillard's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek (1974)
Living by Fiction (1982)
An American Childhood (1987)
The Living (1992)
Modern American Memoirs (1995)
For the Time (1999)
The Maytrees (Jun 2007)
Short story collections in order
The Annie Dillard Reader (1994)
Non-fiction in order
Teaching a Stone to Talk (1982)
Three by Annie Dillard (1990)
Poetry in order
Tickets for a Prayer Wheel (1974)
Mornings Like This (1995)
The Abundance (2016)
Other books in order
Holy the Firm (1977)
Best American Essays, 1988 (Best American Essays) (1988)
Total Eclipse (1989)
About Annie Dillard
Annie Dillard was an American author, best known for her narrative prose in both fiction and nonfiction. She published works of poetry, essays, prose, and literary criticism, as well as two novels and one memoir. Her 1974 book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. From 1980, Dillard taught for 21 years in the English department of Wesleyan University, in Middletown, Connecticut.
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Annie Dillard FAQ
- How many books has Annie Dillard written?
- Annie Dillard published 7 novels, 1 short story collection, 2 non-fiction books, 3 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Annie Dillard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Teaching a Stone to Talk.
- What is Annie Dillard's last book?
- The Maytrees (2007).
- What is Annie Dillard's most famous book?
- Teaching a Stone to Talk (1982) is Annie Dillard'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.