Joan Didion Books in Order
Joan Didion is a celebrated American author and essayist, known for her incisive explorations of the American condition through her novels and literary journalism. Born in California, she now resides in New York City. Her body of work is characterized by a profound examination of the disintegration of American morals, cultural chaos, and the fragmentation of individual and societal identities. Anxiety and dread often permeate her writing, offering a nuanced portrayal of the human experience. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of language, Didion has established herself as a leading voice in contemporary American literature. Her notable works, including novels and essays, continue to captivate readers with their unflinching insight into the complexities of modern life.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Joan Didion
- #1AmazonSlouching Towards Bethlehem(1968)
- #2AmazonThe White Album(1979)
- #3AmazonSalvador(1983)
- #4AmazonMiami(1987)
- #5AmazonSome Women (With: Robert Mapplethorpe)(1990)
- #6AmazonAfter Henry(1992)
- #7AmazonSentimental Journeys(1993)
- #8AmazonPerspectives on the Individual(1998)
- #9AmazonPolitical Fictions(2001)
- #10AmazonFixed Ideas(2003)
- #11AmazonWhere I Was From(2003)
- #12AmazonLive and Learn(2005)
- #13AmazonThe Year of Magical Thinking(2005)
- #14AmazonWe Tell Ourselves Stories in Order to Live(2006)
- #15AmazonBlue Nights(2011)
- #16AmazonInsider Baseball(2016)
- #17AmazonSouth and West(2017)
- #18AmazonCollected Essays(2018)
- #19AmazonLet Me Tell You What I Mean(2021)
- #20AmazonBonds of War(2022)
- #21AmazonWhat She Means(2022)
- #22AmazonNotes to John(2025)
- #1AmazonSan Francisco Stories (By: John Miller)(1990)
- #2AmazonLos Angeles Stories (By: John Miller)(1991)
- #3AmazonNew Orleans Stories (By: John Miller,Genevieve Anderson)(1992)
- #4AmazonChicago Stories (By: Stuart Dybek,John Miller)(1993)
- #5AmazonLust: Lascivious Love Stories and Passionate Poems (By: John Miller,KirstenMiller)(1994)
- #6AmazonAlaska Stories (By: John Miller,KirstenMiller)(1995)
- #7AmazonTexas Stories (By: John Miller,KirstenMiller)(1995)
- #8AmazonSan Francisco Thrillers (By: Tim Smith,John Miller)(1995)
- #9AmazonCape Cod Stories (By: Tim Smith,John Miller)(2002)
- #10AmazonThe Writer on Her Work(1980)
- #11AmazonWomen Writers at Work(1989)
- #12AmazonFlorida Stories(1993)
- #13AmazonWriting Women's Lives(1994)
- #14AmazonWriting New York(1998)
- #15AmazonThe Eloquent Essay(2000)
- #16AmazonWriting Los Angeles(2002)
- #17AmazonThe Little Big Book of California(2005)
- #18Amazon40 Model Essays(2005)
- #19AmazonThe Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers(2005)
About Joan Didion
Joan Didion is a celebrated American author and essayist, known for her incisive explorations of the American condition through her novels and literary journalism. Born in California, she now resides in New York City. Her body of work is characterized by a profound examination of the disintegration of American morals, cultural chaos, and the fragmentation of individual and societal identities. Anxiety and dread often permeate her writing, offering a nuanced portrayal of the human experience. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of language, Didion has established herself as a leading voice in contemporary American literature. Her notable works, including novels and essays, continue to captivate readers with their unflinching insight into the complexities of modern life.
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