Portrait of Annie Proulx

Annie Proulx books in order

American novelist, short story and non-fiction author

Born
1935
Country
United States
Books
19

Annie Proulx has published 5 novels, 1 novella, 5 short story collections, 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Postcards (1992). The best-known is The Shipping News (1993). The latest is Seasons (2019).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Annie Proulx

Standalone novels in order

  1. Postcards (1992)

    346 pages

  2. The Shipping News (1993)

    345 pages★ 4.0 (33 ratings)Adapted for film

  3. Accordion Crimes (1996)

    386 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)

  4. That Old Ace in the Hole (2002)

    384 pages

  5. Barkskins (2016)

    736 pages★ 3.4 (7 ratings)Adapted for TV

Novellas in order

  1. Brokeback Mountain (1997)

    65 pages★ 4.1 (17 ratings)

Short story collections in order

  1. Heart Songs (Oct 1988)

    192 pages

  2. Close Range (1999)

    296 pages★ 3.5 (6 ratings)

  3. Close Range: Wyoming Stories (May 1999)

    664 pages

  4. Bad Dirt (2004)

    240 pages

  5. Fine Just the Way It Is (2008)

    240 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Sweet & Hard Cider (1980)

    219 pages

  2. Red Desert (2008)

    400 pages

  3. Bird Cloud (2011)

    288 pages

  4. Seasons (2019)

    100 pages

Other books in order

  1. "What'll You Take for It?" (1981)

    138 pages

  2. The Fine Art of Salad Gardening (1985)

    210 pages

  3. The Gourmet Gardener (1987)

    197 pages

  4. Fen, Bog and Swamp (2022)

    105 pages

Film and TV adaptations

Free to read

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About Annie Proulx

Edna Ann Proulx is an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. She has written most frequently as Annie Proulx but has also used the names E. Annie Proulx and E. A. Proulx.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Annie Proulx FAQ

How many books has Annie Proulx written?
Annie Proulx has published 5 novels, 1 novella, 5 short story collections, 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Annie Proulx's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Shipping News.
What is Annie Proulx's latest book?
Seasons (2019).
What is Annie Proulx's most famous book?
The Shipping News (1993) is Annie Proulx's most widely read book.
Which Annie Proulx books have been adapted?
2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The Shipping News (film, 2001) and Barkskins (TV).
Can I read Annie Proulx's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Annie Proulx is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.