Barbara Kingsolver Books in Order

Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist, essayist, and poet. Born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1955, she grew up in Carlisle, rural Kentucky, where her early life was deeply influenced by her family's experiences in Africa. Kingsolver earned degrees in Biology from DePauw University and the University of Arizona, laying the groundwork for her writing career. As a freelance writer, she honed her craft before transitioning to novel writing. Notable works include the critically acclaimed <i>The Poisonwood Bible</i> and <i>Animal, Vegetable, Miracle</i>. Kingsolver's writing often explores social justice, biodiversity, and the intricate relationships between humans, communities, and environments. Each of her books published since 1993 has achieved <i>New York Times</i> Best Seller status, with notable awards such as the UK's Orange Prize for Fiction 2010 for <i>The Lacuna</i> and the National Humanities Medal.