Annie Proulx Standalone Novels books in order

Annie Proulx's standalone novels range from the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Shipping News to the epic environmental saga Barkskins.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Postcards 1991 Annie Proulx Buy
2 The Shipping News 1993 Annie Proulx Buy
3 Accordion Crimes 1996 Annie Proulx Buy
4 Brokeback Mountain 1997 Annie Proulx Buy
5 That Old Ace in the Hole 2002 Annie Proulx Buy
6 Barkskins 2016 Annie Proulx Buy

Annie Proulx’s standalone novels span decades and cover a wide range of American experience. Postcards (1991) was her debut, The Shipping News (1993) brought her national recognition, and Barkskins (2016) traces three centuries of North American deforestation through two families.

Each novel is rooted in a specific place and time, with Proulx’s sharp prose and deep knowledge of rural life giving even her most ambitious work a grounded, lived-in quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Annie Proulx Standalone Novels series?

There are six books in the Annie Proulx Standalone Novels series, published between 1991 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Annie Proulx Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Annie Proulx Standalone Novels series is Postcards, published in 1991.

Which Annie Proulx novel should I read first?

The Shipping News is the most accessible starting point. It won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and its story of a man rebuilding his life in Newfoundland is both moving and beautifully written.

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