Frank Norris books in order
American journalist and novelist
- Lived
- 1870–1902
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
- Also writes as
- Justin Sturgis
Frank Norris published 7 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with McTeague (1899).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frank Norris
Standalone novels in order
Blix by Frank Norris 1901 Early Reprint Int'l Assoc of Newspaper & Authors Hrdcv (1899)
McTeague (1899)
A Man's Woman (1900)
The Octopus: A Story of California (1901)
The Pit (1903)
The Responsibilities of the Novelist (1903)
Vandover and the Brute (1914)
Novellas in order
Moran of the Lady Letty (1898)
Short story collections in order
Other books in order
Yvernelle (1892)
Film and TV adaptations
- Greed (1924)Film · from McTeague
Free to read
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About Frank Norris
Benjamin Franklin Norris Jr. was an American journalist and novelist during the Progressive Era, whose fiction was predominantly in the naturalist genre. His notable works include McTeague: A Story of San Francisco (1899), The Octopus: A Story of California (1901) and The Pit (1903).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Frank Norris FAQ
- How many books has Frank Norris written?
- Frank Norris published 7 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frank Norris's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with McTeague.
- What is Frank Norris's last book?
- The Responsibilities of the Novelist (1903).
- What is Frank Norris's most famous book?
- McTeague (1899) is Frank Norris's most widely read book.
- Does Frank Norris write under a pen name?
- Yes: Frank Norris has also published as Justin Sturgis.
- Which Frank Norris books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including McTeague (as Greed, film, 1924).
- Can I read Frank Norris's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Frank Norris are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.