Edward Abbey books in order
American author and essayist
- Lived
- 1927–1989
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 22
Edward Abbey published 12 novels, 1 short story collection, 8 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Desert Solitaire (1968).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edward Abbey
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Desert Solitaire
Edward Abbey's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Brave Cowboy (1956)
Fire on the Mountain (1962)
Desert Solitaire (1968)
Black Sun (1971)
The Monkey Wrench Gang (Aug 1975)
Good News (1980)
Desert Images (1986)
One Life at a Time, Please (1988)
The Fool's Progress (1988)
Hayduke Lives (Jan 1990)
The Serpents of Paradise (1995)
Postcards from Ed (2006)
Short story collections in order
The Best of Edward Abbey (1988)
Non-fiction in order
Desert Solitaire P (1970)
Slickrock (1971)
Cactus Country (American Wilderness) (1973)
road (1979)
Down the River (1982)
Beyond the Wall (1984)
Confessions of a Barbarian (1986)
The Journey Home (1988)
Other books in order
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (1989)
Film and TV adaptations
- Lonely Are the Brave (1962)Film · from The Brave Cowboy
About Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbey was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edward Abbey FAQ
- How many books has Edward Abbey written?
- Edward Abbey published 12 novels, 1 short story collection, 8 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edward Abbey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Desert Solitaire.
- What is Edward Abbey's last book?
- Hayduke Lives (1990).
- What is Edward Abbey's most famous book?
- Desert Solitaire (1968) is Edward Abbey's most widely read book.
- Which Edward Abbey books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Brave Cowboy (as Lonely Are the Brave, film, 1962).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.