Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Sweetness of Water |
2021 |
Nathan Harris |
Buy |
| 2 |
Amity |
2025 |
Nathan Harris |
Buy |
Nathan Harris’s novels deal with American history and the relationships between people caught in times of change. The Sweetness of Water, his debut, earned widespread praise for its portrayal of the Reconstruction era in the South. The book was a New York Times bestseller and an Oprah Book Club selection.
His second novel, Amity, is expected in 2025. Harris writes about communities under pressure, with a focus on the personal costs of larger historical forces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Nathan Harris Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Nathan Harris Standalone Novels series, published between 2021 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Nathan Harris Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Nathan Harris Standalone Novels series is The Sweetness of Water, published in 2021.
What is The Sweetness of Water about?
The Sweetness of Water is set in Georgia just after the Civil War. It follows two recently freed brothers who begin working the land of a reclusive white farmer, and the arrangement sets off a chain of events that affects the whole town.