James W. Hall Non-Fiction books in order

Non-fiction by James W. Hall including Hit Lit, an analysis of what makes novels become massive bestsellers.
Series · Non-Fiction · Literary Criticism · Writing Craft

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Hot Damn! 2002 James W. Hall Buy
2 Hit Lit 2012 James W. Hall Buy

James W. Hall’s non-fiction includes Hit Lit, a 2012 study of what makes certain novels become massive bestsellers. Hall examines twelve blockbuster books from different eras, looking for the shared elements that make fiction connect with huge audiences. Hot Damn!, published in 2002, covers different territory.

Hit Lit benefits from Hall’s perspective as both a working novelist and a creative writing professor — he brings practical knowledge of craft alongside analytical insight into what separates popular fiction from the rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the James W. Hall Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the James W. Hall Non-Fiction series, published between 2002 and 2012.

What is the first book in the James W. Hall Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the James W. Hall Non-Fiction series is Hot Damn!, published in 2002.

What is Hit Lit about?

Hit Lit is Hall’s 2012 analysis of twelve bestselling novels — from Peyton Place to The Da Vinci Code — examining what common elements make certain books connect with millions of readers. The book draws on Hall’s dual experience as a published novelist and a university creative writing professor.

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