Essais Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Essais books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Notes From a Feminist Killjoy (By: Erin Wunker)
Buy on Amazon2016
My Conversations with Canadians (By: Lee Maracle)
Buy on Amazon2017
Blank (By: M. NourbeSe Philip)
Buy on Amazon2017
Dear Current Occupant
Buy on Amazon2018
Refuse (By: Hannah McGregor,Erin Wunker,Julie Rak,Nikki Reimer)
Buy on Amazon2018
Disquieting (By: Cynthia Cruz)
Buy on Amazon2019
The Nothing That Is (By: Johanna Skibsrud)
Buy on Amazon2019
Where Things Touch (By: Bahar Orang)
Buy on Amazon2020
Begin By Telling (By: Meg Remy)
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Essais series is publication order: 1. Notes From a Feminist Killjoy (By: Erin Wunker) (2016), 2. My Conversations with Canadians (By: Lee Maracle) (2017), 3. Blank (By: M. NourbeSe Philip) (2017), 4. Dear Current Occupant (2018), 5. Refuse (By: Hannah McGregor,Erin Wunker,Julie Rak,Nikki Reimer) (2018), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Essais series by Chelene Knight contains 9 books. The series began in 2016 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Essais series is written by Chelene Knight. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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