Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Writer on Her Work
Buy on Amazon1980
Real Life: Writers from Nine Countries Illuminate the Life of the Modern Woman
Buy on Amazon1981
The Best American Short Stories 1985
Buy on Amazon1985
Growing Up in the South
Buy on Amazon1991
Listening for God, Vol. 2
Buy on Amazon1996
First Words: Earliest Writing from Favorite Contemporary Authors
Buy on Amazon2000
Writers on Writing
Buy on Amazon2001
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
Buy on Amazon2001
12 Short Stories and Their Making
Buy on Amazon2005
27 Views of Asheville: A Southern Mountain Town in Prose & Poetry
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith series is publication order: 1. The Writer on Her Work (1980), 2. Real Life: Writers from Nine Countries Illuminate the Life of the Modern Woman (1981), 3. The Best American Short Stories 1985 (1985), 4. Growing Up in the South (1991), 5. Listening for God, Vol. 2 (1996), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith series by Gail Godwin contains 10 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Contemporary Literature and the Life of Faith series is written by Gail Godwin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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