Anne Lamott Books in Order
Anne Lamott is a celebrated author of novels and non-fiction works, known for her poignant and humorous explorations of life, faith, and politics. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, her writing often blends autobiography with self-deprecating wit, tackling subjects like addiction, single motherhood, and her unconventional Christian faith. With her distinctive voice and incisive insights, Lamott has built a devoted following. A Drew College Preparatory School graduate, she draws from her own experiences, including her complex relationship with her father, a writer himself and the inspiration behind her first novel, <i>Hard Laughter</i>. Her life and writing have been documented in Freida Lee Mock's 1999 documentary, <i>Bird by Bird: A Film Portrait of Writer Anne Lamott</i>, cementing her status as a leading literary voice.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Anne Lamott
- #1AmazonOperating Instructions(1993)
- #2AmazonBird by Bird(1994)
- #3AmazonTraveling Mercies(1999)
- #4AmazonWord by Word(1999)
- #5AmazonPlan B(2004)
- #6AmazonGrace(2007)
- #7AmazonSome Assembly Required(2012)
- #8AmazonHelp Thanks Wow(2012)
- #9AmazonStitches(2013)
- #10AmazonThe Hope and Renewal Collection(2014)
- #11AmazonSmall Victories(2014)
- #12AmazonHallelujah Anyway(2017)
- #13AmazonAlmost Everything(2018)
- #14AmazonDusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage(2021)
- #15AmazonSomehow: Thoughts on Love(2024)
- #16AmazonMothers Who Think: Tales of Real-Life Parenthood(1999)
- #17AmazonBetween Mothers and Sons: Women Writers Talk about Having Sons and Raising Men(1999)
- #18AmazonImagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century(2000)
- #19AmazonScoot Over, Skinny: The Fat Nonfiction Anthology(2005)
- #20Amazon40 Model Essays(2005)
- #21AmazonThe Maternal Is Political(2008)
- #22AmazonBy the Book(2014)
- #23AmazonShattering Glass(2020)
About Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott is a celebrated author of novels and non-fiction works, known for her poignant and humorous explorations of life, faith, and politics. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, her writing often blends autobiography with self-deprecating wit, tackling subjects like addiction, single motherhood, and her unconventional Christian faith. With her distinctive voice and incisive insights, Lamott has built a devoted following. A Drew College Preparatory School graduate, she draws from her own experiences, including her complex relationship with her father, a writer himself and the inspiration behind her first novel, <i>Hard Laughter</i>. Her life and writing have been documented in Freida Lee Mock's 1999 documentary, <i>Bird by Bird: A Film Portrait of Writer Anne Lamott</i>, cementing her status as a leading literary voice.
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