Paul Auster Anthologies books in order

Anthologies featuring Paul Auster, including Granta 58, 110 Stories, and Central Park: An Anthology.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Granta 58: Ambition 1997 Paul Auster Buy
2 PEN America Issue 1: Classics 2000 Paul Auster Buy
3 Strange Stories for Strange Kids 2001 Paul Auster Buy
4 The Future Dictionary of America 2004 Paul Auster Buy
5 110 Stories 2004 Paul Auster Buy
6 Central Park: An Anthology 2012 Paul Auster Buy

Paul Auster contributed to several literary anthologies over his career. These range from the literary journal Granta to collections responding to national events and political causes.

His anthology appearances include Granta 58: Ambition (1997), PEN America Issue 1: Classics (2000), and 110 Stories (2004), a collection of literary responses to the September 11 attacks. The Future Dictionary of America (2004) was a satirical project in which writers invented new words, with proceeds going to political organizations. Central Park: An Anthology (2012) gathers writing about New York’s most famous green space, a fitting home for an author whose work is so deeply tied to the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What anthologies did Paul Auster contribute to?

Auster contributed to six anthologies, including Granta 58: Ambition (1997), 110 Stories (2004, a collection responding to September 11), and Central Park: An Anthology (2012).

What is 110 Stories about?

110 Stories (2004) is an anthology of literary responses to the September 11 attacks, named after the number of floors in the World Trade Center towers. Auster was one of many writers who contributed.

What is The Future Dictionary of America?

The Future Dictionary of America (2004) is a satirical anthology in which writers, artists, and musicians invented new words and definitions for an imagined American future. Proceeds went to progressive political organizations.

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