Sherwood Anderson books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1876–1941
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 29
Sherwood Anderson published 9 novels, 12 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books, beginning with Winesburg, Ohio (1919).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sherwood Anderson
Standalone novels in order
Windy McPherson's Son (1916)
Marching Men (Sep 1917)
Poor White (1920)
The Triumph of the Egg (1921)
Many Marriages (1922)
Dark Laughter (1925)
Beyond Desire (1932)
The Sherwood Anderson Reader (1947)
The Portable Sherwood Anderson (1969)
Short story collections in order
Winesburg, Ohio (1919)
Short Stories from the New Yorker (1940)
Understanding Fiction (1959)
Death in the Woods (1961)
Sherwood Anderson (1962)
The Rinehart Book of Short Stories (1963)
Classic American Short Stories (1965)
Fifty Best American Short Stories (1965)
Twice-Told Tales (1966)
The Penguin Book of American Short Stories (1971)
The United States in Literature (1985)
Great American Short Stories (2002)
Non-fiction in order
A Story Teller's Story (1922)
memoirs (1942)
Poetry in order
Mid-American Chants (1918)
Other books in order
Horses and Men (1923)
notebook (1926)
Hello Towns! (1929)
Perhaps Women (1931)
Kit Brandon (1936)
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About Sherwood Anderson
Sherwood Anderson was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Self-educated, he rose to become a successful copywriter and business owner in Cleveland and Elyria, Ohio. In 1912, Anderson had a nervous breakdown that led him to abandon his business and family to become a writer.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sherwood Anderson FAQ
- How many books has Sherwood Anderson written?
- Sherwood Anderson published 9 novels, 12 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sherwood Anderson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Winesburg, Ohio.
- What is Sherwood Anderson's last book?
- memoirs (1942).
- What is Sherwood Anderson's most famous book?
- Winesburg, Ohio (1919) is Sherwood Anderson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sherwood Anderson's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Sherwood Anderson 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.