Leif Enger Books in Order

Leif Enger is a Minnesota-based author and former journalist, who spent nearly two decades as a reporter and producer for Minnesota Public Radio. He resides on a farm in Minnesota with his wife and two sons. Enger's writing masterfully blends romanticism and gritty reality, evoking the spirit of classic cowboy tales. His breakthrough novel, <i>Peace Like a River</i>, achieved widespread acclaim in 2001, ranking among Time magazine's top-five novels of the year and appearing on numerous bestseller lists. Enger's subsequent novel, <i>So Brave, Young, and Handsome</i>, also garnered significant attention in 2008, solidifying his reputation as a talented storyteller.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Leif Enger

  • #1
    Peace Like a River(2001)
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  • #2
    So Brave, Young, and Handsome(2008)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Virgil Wander(2018)
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  • #4
    I Cheerfully Refuse(2024)
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About Leif Enger

Leif Enger is a Minnesota-based author and former journalist, who spent nearly two decades as a reporter and producer for Minnesota Public Radio. He resides on a farm in Minnesota with his wife and two sons. Enger's writing masterfully blends romanticism and gritty reality, evoking the spirit of classic cowboy tales. His breakthrough novel, <i>Peace Like a River</i>, achieved widespread acclaim in 2001, ranking among Time magazine's top-five novels of the year and appearing on numerous bestseller lists. Enger's subsequent novel, <i>So Brave, Young, and Handsome</i>, also garnered significant attention in 2008, solidifying his reputation as a talented storyteller.

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