Paulette Jiles Books in Order
Paulette Jiles is a celebrated American poet and novelist, renowned for her evocative storytelling and lyrical prose. Born in Salem, Missouri, she honed her literary craft at the University of Missouri, where she earned a degree in Romance Languages. As a writer of remarkable range and depth, Jiles has captivated readers with her distinctive voice and nuanced exploration of the human experience. A resident of the Texas Hill Country, where she tends to a small ranch, Jiles draws inspiration from the rugged beauty of her surroundings. Her novels have garnered widespread critical acclaim, including the National Book Award for her novel "Enlightenment Now" is incorrect, it was actually "News of the World", which showcases her mastery of historical fiction and her ability to transport readers to another time and place.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Paulette Jiles
- #1AmazonThe Golden Hawks(1978)
- #2AmazonSitting in the Club Car Drinking Rum and Karma-Kola(1986)
- #3AmazonThe Late Great Human Road Show(1986)
- #4AmazonEnemy Women(2002)
- #5AmazonStormy Weather(2007)
- #6AmazonThe Color of Lightning(2009)
- #7AmazonLighthouse Island(2013)
- #8AmazonNews of the World(2016)
- #9AmazonSimon the Fiddler(2020)
- #10AmazonChenneville(2023)
- #11AmazonWaterloo Express(1973)
- #12AmazonCelestial Navigation(1984)
- #13AmazonThe Jesse James Poems(1988)
- #14AmazonBlackwater(1988)
- #15AmazonSong to the Rising Sun(1989)
- #16AmazonFlying Lesson(1995)
About Paulette Jiles
Paulette Jiles is a celebrated American poet and novelist, renowned for her evocative storytelling and lyrical prose. Born in Salem, Missouri, she honed her literary craft at the University of Missouri, where she earned a degree in Romance Languages. As a writer of remarkable range and depth, Jiles has captivated readers with her distinctive voice and nuanced exploration of the human experience. A resident of the Texas Hill Country, where she tends to a small ranch, Jiles draws inspiration from the rugged beauty of her surroundings. Her novels have garnered widespread critical acclaim, including the National Book Award for her novel "Enlightenment Now" is incorrect, it was actually "News of the World", which showcases her mastery of historical fiction and her ability to transport readers to another time and place.
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