Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Nix |
2016 |
Nathan Hill |
Buy |
| 2 |
Wellness |
2023 |
Nathan Hill |
Buy |
Nathan Hill’s two novels are both large-scale literary fiction works that examine American life through deeply personal stories. The Nix (2016) spans decades and locations, from 1960s Chicago protests to the modern Midwest, while Wellness (2023) focuses on a couple in Chicago over the course of their relationship.
Both books are standalone works with no connection to each other. They share Hill’s interest in how people construct narratives about their own lives and relationships, and how those stories hold up under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Nathan Hill Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Nathan Hill Standalone Novels series, published between 2016 and 2023.
What is the first book in the Nathan Hill Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Nathan Hill Standalone Novels series is The Nix, published in 2016.
Which Nathan Hill book should I read first?
The Nix (2016) is the better starting point. It is Hill’s debut and the book that brought him to prominence. The novel is ambitious in scope and widely considered one of the best debut novels of the 2010s. Wellness (2023) is equally strong but benefits from an appreciation of how Hill’s writing developed.