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

Where to start with Delia Owens

Standalone novels in order

  1. Cry of the Kalahari (1984)

    341 pages

  2. Survivor's Song (1993)

    288 pages

  3. Where the Crawdads Sing (Aug 2018)

    416 pages★ 4.3 (102 ratings)Adapted for film

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Eye of the Elephant (1992)

    305 pages

Film and TV adaptations

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.