Poetry Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Poetry books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Lucky Wreck
Buy on Amazon2006
This Big Fake World
Buy on Amazon2006
Sharks in the Rivers
Buy on Amazon2010
Bright Dead Things
Buy on Amazon2015
The Carrying
Buy on Amazon2018
The Hurting Kind
Buy on Amazon2022
You Are Here
Buy on Amazon2024
Coming Close: Forty Essays on Philip Levine
Buy on Amazon2013
American Journal
Buy on Amazon2018
They Said
Buy on Amazon2018
Constant Stranger
Buy on Amazon2019
Bodies Built for Game
Buy on Amazon2019
Alone Together
Buy on Amazon2020
Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance
Buy on Amazon2023
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Poetry series is publication order: 1. Lucky Wreck (2006), 2. This Big Fake World (2006), 3. Sharks in the Rivers (2010), 4. Bright Dead Things (2015), 5. The Carrying (2018), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Poetry series by Ada Limon contains 14 books. The series began in 2006 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Poetry series is written by Ada Limon. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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