Nathan Harris books

Nathan Harris is an American novelist whose debut, The Sweetness of Water, was an Oprah Book Club pick and a finalist for multiple awards.

Standalone Novels

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The Sweetness of Water 2021 Buy
Amity 2025 Buy

Nathan Harris gained national attention with his debut novel The Sweetness of Water, published in 2021. The book is set in the American South at the end of the Civil War and follows two freed brothers who begin working the land of a white farmer, with consequences that affect the entire community. It was selected as an Oprah Book Club pick.

Harris studied creative writing and has been recognized as a strong new voice in literary fiction. His second novel, Amity, is scheduled for 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nathan Harris written?

Nathan Harris has written two books in one series.

What was Nathan Harris's first book?

Nathan Harris’s first book is The Sweetness of Water, published in 2021.

What awards has Nathan Harris received?

Nathan Harris’s debut novel The Sweetness of Water was selected for Oprah’s Book Club and was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award. It also made several best-of-the-year lists in 2021.

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