Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series?"

"There are four books in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1974 and 1995."

Q: "What is the first book in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series?"

"The first book in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series is Put Yourself In My Shoes, published in 1974."

Q: "Are these available in Carver's collected works?"

"Most also appear in his larger collections. The standalone publications were often limited editions or magazine appearances later gathered into book form."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Put Yourself In My Shoes	1974	Raymond Carver	Buy
2	The Pheasant	1982	Raymond Carver	Buy
3	If It Please You	1984	Raymond Carver	Buy
4	My Father’s Life	1995	Raymond Carver	Buy

These individual stories represent some of Raymond Carver’s work published as standalone pieces or limited editions, from Put Yourself In My Shoes (1974) to the posthumous My Father’s Life (1995).

Most also appear in Carver’s larger collections but were notable enough to see individual publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are four books in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1974 and 1995.

What is the first book in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Raymond Carver Short Stories/Novellas series is Put Yourself In My Shoes, published in 1974.

Are these available in Carver's collected works?

Most also appear in his larger collections. The standalone publications were often limited editions or magazine appearances later gathered into book form.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order