Delia Owens books in order
American author and zoologist
- Born
- 1949
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 4
Delia Owens has published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Cry of the Kalahari (1984). The best-known is Where the Crawdads Sing (2018). The latest is Where the Crawdads Sing (2018).
Updated September 2026
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Where the Crawdads Sing
Delia Owens's most-read book, rated by 102 Open Library readers.
Standalone novels in order

Cry of the Kalahari (1984)

Survivor's Song (1993)

Where the Crawdads Sing (Aug 2018)
Non-fiction in order

The Eye of the Elephant (1992)
Film and TV adaptations
- Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)Film · from Where the Crawdads Sing
About Delia Owens
Delia Owens is an American author, zoologist, and conservationist. She is best known for her 2018 novel Where the Crawdads Sing.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Delia Owens FAQ
- How many books has Delia Owens written?
- Delia Owens has published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Delia Owens's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Where the Crawdads Sing.
- What is Delia Owens's latest book?
- Where the Crawdads Sing (2018).
- What is Delia Owens's most famous book?
- Where the Crawdads Sing (2018) is Delia Owens's most widely read book.
- Which Delia Owens books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Where the Crawdads Sing (film, 2022).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.