Lily Tuck Books in Order
Lily Tuck is an American novelist and short story writer known for her poignant explorations of dislocation and rootlessness. Her critically acclaimed novel The News from Paraguay won the 2004 National Book Award for Fiction, while Siam was nominated for the 2000 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. A prolific author, Tuck has published numerous works, including a biography of Italian novelist Elsa Morante. Born in Paris to American parents, Tuck's transnational upbringing has profoundly influenced her writing, shaping her characters' experiences of displacement and loss. Now dividing her time between New York City and Maine, Tuck draws inspiration from her international background, crafting narratives that reflect the complexities of identity and belonging.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Lily Tuck
- #1AmazonInterviewing Matisse, or The Woman Who Died Standing Up(1991)
- #2AmazonThe Woman Who Walked on Water(1996)
- #3AmazonSiam, or The Woman Who Shot a Man(1999)
- #4AmazonThe News from Paraguay(2004)
- #5AmazonI Married You for Happiness(2011)
- #6AmazonThe Double Life of Liliane(2015)
- #7AmazonSisters(2017)
- #8AmazonThe Rest Is Memory(2024)
About Lily Tuck
Lily Tuck is an American novelist and short story writer known for her poignant explorations of dislocation and rootlessness. Her critically acclaimed novel The News from Paraguay won the 2004 National Book Award for Fiction, while Siam was nominated for the 2000 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. A prolific author, Tuck has published numerous works, including a biography of Italian novelist Elsa Morante. Born in Paris to American parents, Tuck's transnational upbringing has profoundly influenced her writing, shaping her characters' experiences of displacement and loss. Now dividing her time between New York City and Maine, Tuck draws inspiration from her international background, crafting narratives that reflect the complexities of identity and belonging.
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