Richard Powers Books in Order
Richard Powers is a celebrated American novelist and essayist. He has written twelve novels, including the critically acclaimed The Overstory, a sweeping epic that explores the intricate relationships between humans and trees. Powers' remarkable writing career has earned him numerous accolades, including a MacArthur Fellowship, the National Book Award, and multiple finalist nominations for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. His thought-provoking and deeply researched works have captivated readers worldwide, cementing his position as one of the most innovative and respected voices in contemporary literature. A resident of the Great Smoky Mountains, Powers continues to push the boundaries of storytelling, exploring the intersections of science, philosophy, and human experience in his work.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Richard Powers
- #1+Three Farmers on Their Way to a Dance(19)
- #1AmazonThree Farmers on Their Way to a Dance(1985)
- #2AmazonPrisoner's Dilemma(1988)
- #3AmazonThe Gold Bug Variations(1991)
- #4AmazonOperation Wandering Soul(1993)
- #5AmazonGalatea 2.2(1995)
- #6AmazonGain(1998)
- #7AmazonPlowing the Dark(2000)
- #8AmazonThe Time of Our Singing(2002)
- #9AmazonThe Echo Maker(2006)
- #10AmazonGenerosity(2009)
- #11AmazonOrfeo(2014)
- #12AmazonThe Overstory(2018)
- #13AmazonBewilderment(2021)
- #14AmazonPlayground(2024)
- #15Amazon6 Great Short Novels of Science Fiction(1954)
- #16AmazonThe Future Dictionary of America(2004)
- #17AmazonThe Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers(2005)
- #18AmazonWays of Hearing: Reflections on Music in 26 Pieces(2021)
About Richard Powers
Richard Powers is a celebrated American novelist and essayist. He has written twelve novels, including the critically acclaimed The Overstory, a sweeping epic that explores the intricate relationships between humans and trees. Powers' remarkable writing career has earned him numerous accolades, including a MacArthur Fellowship, the National Book Award, and multiple finalist nominations for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. His thought-provoking and deeply researched works have captivated readers worldwide, cementing his position as one of the most innovative and respected voices in contemporary literature. A resident of the Great Smoky Mountains, Powers continues to push the boundaries of storytelling, exploring the intersections of science, philosophy, and human experience in his work.
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