Julia Alvarez Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Julia Alvarez Collections series?"

"There are four books in the Julia Alvarez Collections series, published between 1984 and 2024."

Q: "What is the first book in the Julia Alvarez Collections series?"

"The first book in the Julia Alvarez Collections series is Homecoming, published in 1984."

Q: "What are Julia Alvarez's poetry collections about?"

"Alvarez's poetry collections explore themes of identity, language, memory, and the Dominican-American experience. Homecoming (1984) was her first published book, and later collections like The Woman I Kept to Myself (2004) and Makeshift Altar (2024) continue her poetic work."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Homecoming	1984	Julia Alvarez	Buy
2	The Woman I Kept to Myself	2004	Julia Alvarez	Buy
3	Resistencia	2020	Julia Alvarez	Buy
4	Makeshift Altar	2024	Julia Alvarez	Buy

Julia Alvarez’s poetry collections span her entire career, from her first published book Homecoming (1984) to Makeshift Altar (2024). Her poems explore the same themes as her fiction: immigration, language, memory, and the space between two cultures.

The Woman I Kept to Myself (2004) and Resistencia (2020) show different sides of Alvarez’s voice, from personal reflection to political engagement. For readers who know her primarily as a novelist, these collections offer a more intimate view of her writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Julia Alvarez Collections series?

There are four books in the Julia Alvarez Collections series, published between 1984 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Julia Alvarez Collections series?

The first book in the Julia Alvarez Collections series is Homecoming, published in 1984.

What are Julia Alvarez's poetry collections about?

Alvarez’s poetry collections explore themes of identity, language, memory, and the Dominican-American experience. Homecoming (1984) was her first published book, and later collections like The Woman I Kept to Myself (2004) and Makeshift Altar (2024) continue her poetic work.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order