Alice Sebold Anthologies books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series?"

"There are three books in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series, published between 2005 and 2012."

Q: "What is the first book in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series?"

"The first book in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series is The Secret Society of Demolition Writers, published in 2005."

Q: "What is The Secret Society of Demolition Writers?"

"The Secret Society of Demolition Writers (2005) is an anthology edited by Alice Sebold in which fourteen authors each wrote a chapter of a collaborative novel, with each writer working from only the chapter immediately before theirs. The result is a chain-written work where each contributor had limited knowledge of the broader story."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Secret Society of Demolition Writers	2005	Alice Sebold	Buy
2	The Best American Short Stories 2009	2009	Alice Sebold	Buy
3	The Picador Book of 40	2012	Alice Sebold	Buy

Alice Sebold’s work as an editor and contributor to anthologies began shortly after the success of The Lovely Bones. The Secret Society of Demolition Writers (2005) brought together fourteen writers including Mary Gaitskill and Tom Perrotta for an unusual collaborative project: each author read only the preceding chapter before writing their own, creating a novel built from surprise and limited context.

She also served as guest editor for The Best American Short Stories 2009, one of the most prestigious annual short fiction series in the United States. Guest editors for this series choose the final selections from a larger pool gathered by series editor Heidi Pitlor, giving each annual edition a distinct sensibility. Her inclusion in The Picador Book of 40 (2012) rounds out her work in the short fiction space.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series?

There are three books in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series, published between 2005 and 2012.

What is the first book in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series?

The first book in the Alice Sebold Anthologies series is The Secret Society of Demolition Writers, published in 2005.

What is The Secret Society of Demolition Writers?

The Secret Society of Demolition Writers (2005) is an anthology edited by Alice Sebold in which fourteen authors each wrote a chapter of a collaborative novel, with each writer working from only the chapter immediately before theirs. The result is a chain-written work where each contributor had limited knowledge of the broader story.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order