Erica Jong books in order
American novelist, poet, memoirist, critic
- Born
- 1942
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 22
Erica Jong has published 15 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Fear of Flying (1973). 5 feature Isadora Wing. The latest is Fear of Dying (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Erica Jong
Start here
Fear of Flying
Erica Jong's most-read book.
Newest
Fear of Dying
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order
Here Comes & Other Poems (1975)
Fanny (1980)
Serenissima (1987)
Any Woman's Blues (1989)
Fear of Fifty (1994)
Inventing Memory (1997)
What Do Women Want? (1998)
Sappho's Leap (2003)
Witches (2004)
Fear of Dying (2015)
Novellas in order
Love Comes First (2009)
Non-fiction in order
The Devil At Large (1993)
Seducing the Demon (2005)
Sugar in My Bowl (2011)
Poetry in order
Loveroot (1975)
Becoming Light (1991)
Other books in order
Half-lives (1973)
About Erica Jong
Erica Jong is an American novelist, satirist, and poet known particularly for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying. The book became famously controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality and figured prominently in the development of second-wave feminism, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Erica Jong FAQ
- How many books has Erica Jong written?
- Erica Jong has published 15 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Erica Jong's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Fear of Flying.
- What is Erica Jong's latest book?
- Fear of Dying (2015).
- What is Erica Jong's most famous book?
- Fear of Flying (1973) is Erica Jong's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.