Writer and the City Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Writer and the City books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Flaneur
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Florence, a Delicate Case (By: David Leavitt)
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Prague Pictures (By: John Banville)
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Ghost Town: Tales of Manhattan Then and Now (By: Patrick McGrath)
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Oxford Revisited: A City Revisited (By: Justin Cartwright)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Writer and the City series is publication order: 1. The Flaneur (2001), 2. Florence, a Delicate Case (By: David Leavitt) (2002), 3. Prague Pictures (By: John Banville) (2003), 4. Ghost Town: Tales of Manhattan Then and Now (By: Patrick McGrath) (2005), 5. Oxford Revisited: A City Revisited (By: Justin Cartwright) (2008). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Writer and the City series by Edmund White contains 5 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Writer and the City series is written by Edmund White. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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