The Best Spiritual Writing books in order

Q: "What is The Best Spiritual Writing series?"

"An annual anthology edited by Philip Zaleski that gathers the year's strongest essays, poems, and reflections about spirituality, drawing from a broad range of publications."

Q: "Do you need to read the books in order?"

"No. Each annual volume is a standalone collection. The volumes are independent, so you can start with any year."

Q: "What kind of writing appears in The Best Spiritual Writing?"

"The series includes personal essays, literary criticism, poetry, and memoir pieces that explore questions of faith, meaning, morality, and the inner life."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Best Spiritual Writing 1998	1998	Andre Dubus III	Buy
2	The Best Spiritual Writing 1999	1999	Andre Dubus III	Buy
3	The Best Spiritual Writing 2000	2000	Andre Dubus III	Buy
4	The Best Spiritual Writing 2001	2001	Andre Dubus III	Buy
5	Best Spiritual Writing 2002	2002	Andre Dubus III	Buy
6	The Best Spiritual Writing 2011	2010	Andre Dubus III	Buy
7	The Best Spiritual Writing 2012	2011	Andre Dubus III	Buy

The Best Spiritual Writing is an annual anthology series edited by Philip Zaleski that collects notable essays, poetry, and reflections on spirituality from a wide range of journals and magazines. The series has featured work from writers including John Updike, Seamus Heaney, and Andre Dubus III. Each volume brings together diverse perspectives on faith, meaning, and the inner life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Best Spiritual Writing series?

An annual anthology edited by Philip Zaleski that gathers the year’s strongest essays, poems, and reflections about spirituality, drawing from a broad range of publications.

Do you need to read the books in order?

No. Each annual volume is a standalone collection. The volumes are independent, so you can start with any year.

What kind of writing appears in The Best Spiritual Writing?

The series includes personal essays, literary criticism, poetry, and memoir pieces that explore questions of faith, meaning, morality, and the inner life.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order