John Edward Williams books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1922–1994
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
John Edward Williams published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Butcher's Crossing (1960). The best-known is Stoner (1965).
Updated September 2026
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Stoner
John Edward Williams's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Butcher's Crossing
One of the most-read, at about 274 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Butcher's Crossing (1960)
Stoner (1965)
Augustus (1972)
Novellas in order
Nothing but the Night (1948)
Poetry in order
English Renaissance Poetry (1963)
Other books in order
The Broken Landscape (1949)
The Necessary Lie (1965)
Film and TV adaptations
- Butcher's Crossing (2022)Film · from Butcher's Crossing
About John Edward Williams
John Edward Williams was an American author, editor and professor. He was best known for his novels Butcher's Crossing (1960), Stoner (1965), and Augustus (1972), which won a U.S. National Book Award.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Edward Williams FAQ
- How many books has John Edward Williams written?
- John Edward Williams published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Edward Williams's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Stoner.
- What is John Edward Williams's last book?
- Augustus (1972).
- What is John Edward Williams's most famous book?
- Stoner (1965) is John Edward Williams's most widely read book.
- Which John Edward Williams books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Butcher's Crossing (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.