Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series?"

"There are four books in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series, published between 2005 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series is The Big Oyster, published in 2005."

Q: "What fiction has Mark Kurlansky written?"

"While best known for non-fiction, Mark Kurlansky has written several works of fiction. Boogaloo on 2nd Avenue (2005) is a comic novel set in New York's East Village, and Battle Fatigue (2011) is a novel about a World War II veteran. The Big Oyster (2005) is narrative non-fiction about the history of oysters in New York."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Big Oyster	2005	Mark Kurlansky	Buy
2	Boogaloo on 2nd Avenue	2005	Mark Kurlansky	Buy
3	Battle Fatigue	2011	Mark Kurlansky	Buy
4	Cheesecake	2025	Mark Kurlansky	Buy

Mark Kurlansky’s standalone novels and narrative works sit alongside his non-fiction output. The Big Oyster (2005) traces the history of oysters in New York City from the colonial era to the present. Boogaloo on 2nd Avenue (2005) is a comic novel set in the East Village. Battle Fatigue (2011) follows a World War II veteran returning home.

Cheesecake (2025) is his most recent standalone title. These works share the curiosity and historical range of his non-fiction but apply it to fictional or semi-fictional narratives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series?

There are four books in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series, published between 2005 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Mark Kurlansky Standalone Novels series is The Big Oyster, published in 2005.

What fiction has Mark Kurlansky written?

While best known for non-fiction, Mark Kurlansky has written several works of fiction. Boogaloo on 2nd Avenue (2005) is a comic novel set in New York’s East Village, and Battle Fatigue (2011) is a novel about a World War II veteran. The Big Oyster (2005) is narrative non-fiction about the history of oysters in New York.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order