Poppy Z. Brite books in order
Novelist, short story writer, food writer from the United States
- Born
- 1967
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 24
Poppy Z. Brite has published 16 novels, 2 novellas, 5 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with Lost Souls (1992). The best-known is Exquisite Corpse (1996). The latest is Mussolini and the Axeman's Jazz and Are You Loathsome Tonight? (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Poppy Z. Brite
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Exquisite Corpse
Poppy Z. Brite's most-read book.
Newest
Mussolini and the Axeman's Jazz and Are You Loathsome Tonight?
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
Lost Souls (Oct 1992)
Drawing Blood (Nov 1993)
Love in Vein (1994)
Exquisite Corpse (1996)
Courtney Love (1997)
Love in Vein II (1997)
The Lazarus Heart (1999)
Guilty but Insane (2001)
Wrong Things (2001)
The Devil You Know (2003)
The Value of X (2003)
Triads (2004)
Liquor (Mar 2004)
Soul Kitchen (2006)
Prime (2009)
Second Line (2009)
Novellas in order
Plastic Jesus (2000)
D*u*c*k (2006)
Short story collections in order
Wormwood (1993)
Self-made Man (1998)
Fear of the Unknown (2005)
Antediluvian Tales (2007)
Mussolini and the Axeman's Jazz and Are You Loathsome Tonight? (2014)
Other books in order
His Mouth Will Taste of Wormwood Andother Stories (1995)
About Poppy Z. Brite
William Joseph Martin, formerly Poppy Z. Brite, is an American author. He initially achieved fame in the gothic horror genre of literature in the early 1990s by publishing a string of successful novels and short story collections. He is best known for his novels Lost Souls (1992), Drawing Blood (1993), and Exquisite Corpse (1996). His later work moved into the genre of dark comedy, with many stories set in the New Orleans restaurant world. Martin's novels are typically standalone books but may feature recurring characters from previous novels and short stories. Much of his work features openly bisexual and gay characters.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Poppy Z. Brite FAQ
- How many books has Poppy Z. Brite written?
- Poppy Z. Brite has published 16 novels, 2 novellas, 5 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Poppy Z. Brite's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Exquisite Corpse.
- What is Poppy Z. Brite's latest book?
- Mussolini and the Axeman's Jazz and Are You Loathsome Tonight? (2014).
- What is Poppy Z. Brite's most famous book?
- Exquisite Corpse (1996) is Poppy Z. Brite'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.