Richard Brautigan books in order
American novelist, poet, and short story writer
- Lived
- 1935–1984
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 21
Richard Brautigan published 11 novels, 5 novellas, 1 short story collection and 4 poetry collections, beginning with A Confederate General from Big Sur (1964). The best-known is In Watermelon Sugar (1968).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Brautigan
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In Watermelon Sugar
Richard Brautigan's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Galilee Hitch-Hiker (1958)
A Confederate General from Big Sur (1964)
The Abortion: An Historical Romance 1966 (Mar 1971)
The Hawkline Monster (1974)
Willard and His Bowling Trophies: A Perverse Mystery (Sep 1975)
Sombrero Fallout (1976)
Dreaming of Babylon (1977)
Dreaming of Babylon: A Private Eye Novel 1942 (1977)
Willard and His Bowling Trophies (1977)
The Tokyo-Montana Express (1980)
A Confederate General from Big Sur, Dreaming of Babylon, and the Hawkline Monster (1991)
Novellas in order
Trout Fishing in America (Oct 1967)
In Watermelon Sugar (Jun 1968)
June 30th, June 30th (1978)
So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away (1982)
An Unfortunate Woman: A Journey (1994)
Short story collections in order
Revenge of the Lawn (Oct 1971)
Poetry in order
The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster (1968)
Rommel Drives on Deep into Egypt (1970)
Loading Mercury with a Pitchfork (1976)
The Edna Webster Collection of Undiscovered Writings (1999)
About Richard Brautigan
Richard Gary Brautigan was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer. He wrote throughout his life and published ten novels, two collections of short stories, and ten books of poetry. Brautigan's work has been published both in the United States and internationally throughout Europe, Japan, and China. He is best known for his novels Trout Fishing in America (1967), In Watermelon Sugar (1968), and The Abortion: An Historical Romance 1966 (1971).
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Richard Brautigan FAQ
- How many books has Richard Brautigan written?
- Richard Brautigan published 11 novels, 5 novellas, 1 short story collection and 4 poetry collections that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Brautigan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with In Watermelon Sugar.
- What is Richard Brautigan's last book?
- So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away (1982).
- What is Richard Brautigan's most famous book?
- In Watermelon Sugar (1968) is Richard Brautigan'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.