Jesse Ball Books in Order
Jesse Ball is a celebrated author and educator, born in New York in 1978. With a prolific body of work, he has published fourteen books, including the critically acclaimed novel How To Set a Fire and Why. His unique blend of absurdity has garnered international recognition, with translations in over a dozen languages. Ball's literary achievements are marked by prestigious awards, including the Paris Review's Plimpton Prize, and fellowships from esteemed institutions such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Heinz Foundation. As a respected member of the literary community, he serves on the faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of writers.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Jesse Ball
- #1AmazonSamedi the Deafness(2007)
- #2AmazonThe Way Through Doors(2009)
- #3AmazonThe Curfew(2011)
- #4AmazonSilence Once Begun(2014)
- #5AmazonA Cure for Suicide(2015)
- #6AmazonHow to Set a Fire and Why(2016)
- #7AmazonThe Deaths of Henry King (With: Brian Evenson)(2016)
- #8AmazonCensus(2018)
- #9AmazonThe Divers' Game(2019)
- #10AmazonThe Repeat Room(2024)
- #11AmazonThe Lesson(2015)
About Jesse Ball
Jesse Ball is a celebrated author and educator, born in New York in 1978. With a prolific body of work, he has published fourteen books, including the critically acclaimed novel How To Set a Fire and Why. His unique blend of absurdity has garnered international recognition, with translations in over a dozen languages. Ball's literary achievements are marked by prestigious awards, including the Paris Review's Plimpton Prize, and fellowships from esteemed institutions such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Heinz Foundation. As a respected member of the literary community, he serves on the faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of writers.
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