Jeanette Winterson Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series?"

"There are 3 books in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series, published between 1998 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series?"

"The first book in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series is The World and Other Places, published in 1998."

Q: "What is Night Side of the River about?"

"Night Side of the River (2023) is a collection of ghost stories by Jeanette Winterson. The stories explore hauntings, the supernatural, and the boundary between the living and the dead, drawing on both traditional ghost story conventions and Winterson's literary style."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The World and Other Places	1998	Jeanette Winterson	Buy
2	Christmas Days	2016	Jeanette Winterson	Buy
3	Night Side of the River	2023	Jeanette Winterson	Buy

Jeanette Winterson’s short story collections gather her shorter fiction across different periods of her career. The World and Other Places (1998) brings together stories that range from realism to fable, showcasing the breadth of her imagination in compact form. Night Side of the River (2023) takes a different direction with a set of ghost stories exploring the supernatural.

These collections highlight Winterson’s ability to work across moods and genres within the short form. Her stories can be funny, unsettling, tender, or surreal, sometimes within the same piece. For readers familiar with her novels, the collections offer a different way to encounter her writing, while new readers will find them an accessible introduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series?

There are 3 books in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series, published between 1998 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series?

The first book in the Jeanette Winterson Collections series is The World and Other Places, published in 1998.

What is Night Side of the River about?

Night Side of the River (2023) is a collection of ghost stories by Jeanette Winterson. The stories explore hauntings, the supernatural, and the boundary between the living and the dead, drawing on both traditional ghost story conventions and Winterson’s literary style.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order