Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
We Live in Water |
2013 |
Jess Walter |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories |
2022 |
Jess Walter |
Buy |
Jess Walter has published two story collections. We Live in Water (2013) drew on his Pacific Northwest roots with stories about people struggling to get by in places like Spokane and Portland. The writing is sharp and the characters feel real.
The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories (2022) covers more geographical ground, with stories set across the US and in Italy. Both collections show why Walter is considered one of the better short story writers working today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Jess Walter Short Story Collections series?
There are two books in the Jess Walter Short Story Collections series, published between 2013 and 2022.
What is the first book in the Jess Walter Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the Jess Walter Short Story Collections series is We Live in Water, published in 2013.
What are Jess Walter's short story collections about?
We Live in Water (2013) features stories set in the working-class Pacific Northwest. The Angel of Rome: And Other Stories (2022) ranges more widely, with stories set in Italy, Idaho, and elsewhere.