Elizabeth Strout books in order
American novelist
- Born
- 1956
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
- Series
- 1
Elizabeth Strout has published 9 novels, 2 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with Olive Kitteridge (2008). The series is Lucy Barton (3 books, starting with My Name Is Lucy Barton). The latest is Tell Me Everything: Oprah's Book Club (2024).
Updated September 2026
Lucy Barton books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 My Name Is Lucy Barton (2016) · 2 Anything Is Possible (2017) · 3 Oh William! (2021)
- 1.
My Name Is Lucy Barton (2016)
- 2.
Anything Is Possible (2017)
- 3.
Oh William! (2021)
Where to start with Elizabeth Strout
Start here
Olive Kitteridge
Elizabeth Strout's most-read book.
Shortest way in
My Name Is Lucy Barton
One of the most-read, at about 208 pages.
Newest
Tell Me Everything: Oprah's Book Club
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
Abide with Me (2005)
The Burgess Boys (2013)
Olive Again (2019)
Lucy by the Sea (Sep 2022)
Tell Me Everything (2024)
Tell Me Everything: Oprah's Book Club (2024)
Short story collections in order
Olive Kitteridge (2008)
The Stories Of Frederick Busch (2014)
Other books in order
The Things We Never Say (2026)
Film and TV adaptations
- Olive Kitteridge (2014)TV · from Olive Kitteridge
About Elizabeth Strout
Elizabeth Strout is an American novelist and author. She is widely known for her works in literary fiction and her descriptive characterization. She was born and raised in Portland, Maine, and her experiences in her youth served as inspiration for her novels—the fictional "Shirley Falls, Maine" is the setting of four of her ten novels.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elizabeth Strout FAQ
- How many books has Elizabeth Strout written?
- Elizabeth Strout has published 9 novels, 2 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Strout's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Lucy Barton with My Name Is Lucy Barton. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Elizabeth Strout's latest book?
- Tell Me Everything: Oprah's Book Club (2024).
- What is Elizabeth Strout's most famous book?
- Olive Kitteridge (2008) is Elizabeth Strout's most widely read book.
- Are Elizabeth Strout's books connected?
- 3 books belong to 1 series (Lucy Barton); the other 9 books stand alone.
- Which Elizabeth Strout books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Olive Kitteridge (TV, 2014).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.