Bryan Washington Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The O. Henry Prize Stories 2019 |
2019 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Katy |
2020 |
N/A |
Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Lot |
2019 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Memorial |
2020 |
Buy |
| Family Meal |
2023 |
Buy |
| Palaver |
2025 |
Buy |
Bryan Washington emerged as one of the most talked-about young American fiction writers with his debut story collection Lot (2019), which maps the diverse neighborhoods of Houston through the lives of its residents. The book won a number of awards and established Washington’s voice: direct, warm, and grounded in the specific textures of place, food, and daily life.
His novels have continued to explore Houston and beyond. Memorial (2020) follows a young couple whose relationship is tested when one goes to Japan to care for his dying father while the other stays behind with his partner’s visiting mother. Family Meal (2023) centers on two friends dealing with grief and addiction, connected by their work in a bakery. Washington writes about queer men, immigrant communities, and the complicated dynamics of chosen and biological families. His work uses food and cooking as recurring motifs that ground emotional stories in physical, sensory detail. His forthcoming novel Palaver is expected in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Bryan Washington written?
Bryan Washington has written six books across four series.
What was Bryan Washington's first book?
Bryan Washington’s first book is Lot, published in 2019.
What are Bryan Washington's books about?
Washington’s fiction is set primarily in Houston and deals with queer identity, family relationships, and the role of food in bringing people together. His debut story collection Lot maps the neighborhoods of Houston, while Memorial and Family Meal explore romantic and family bonds through the lens of cooking and shared meals.