Suzanne Berne books

Suzanne Berne is an American literary fiction author and essayist whose novels explore the hidden tensions beneath the surface of ordinary suburban life.

Non-Fiction

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Missing Lucile: Memories of the Grandmother I Never Knew 2010 Buy

Shannon Ravenel Reading Order

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Winter Run 2002 Buy
When It Was Our War 2003 Buy
Solo 2005 Buy
Missing Lucile 2010 Buy

Standalone Novels

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A Crime in the Neighborhood 1997 Buy
A Perfect Arrangement 2001 Buy
The Ghost at the Table 2006 Buy
The Dogs of Littlefield 2013 Buy
The Blue Window 2023 Buy

Suzanne Berne writes novels about what happens when the calm surface of ordinary life cracks open. Her debut, A Crime in the Neighborhood, won the Orange Prize for Fiction and established her reputation for finding suspense and unease in suburban settings where nothing seems obviously wrong.

Her books tend to be quiet and observant, building tension through the accumulation of small details rather than dramatic plot twists. She is also a teacher and essayist, and that careful attention to language and character shows in her fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Suzanne Berne written?

Suzanne Berne has written ten books across three series.

What was Suzanne Berne's first book?

Suzanne Berne’s first book is A Crime in the Neighborhood, published in 1997.

Has Suzanne Berne won any major literary awards?

Yes, her debut novel A Crime in the Neighborhood won the Orange Prize for Fiction (now the Women’s Prize) in 1999, bringing her international recognition.

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