Amy Tan

TAN, AMY, born 1952

Amy Tan

American novelist.

Books
8
Editions tracked
15
First editions
8
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Amy Tan books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1989The Joy LuckClubMandarin
  2. 1991The Kitchen God's WifeHarperCollins
  3. 1992The Moon LadyMacmillan
  4. 1994The Chinese Siamese CatHamish Hamilton
  5. 1995The Hundred Secret SensesG.P. Putnam's Sons
  6. 2001The Bonesetter's DaughterThorndike Press
  7. 2001The Opposite of FateG.P. Putnam's Sons
  8. 2013The Valley of AmazementFourth Estate
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What order should I read Amy Tan's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Joy Luck Club (1989), then The Kitchen God's Wife (1991) and The Moon Lady (1992). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Amy Tan's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Joy Luck Club, first published in 1989.

When was Amy Tan born?

Amy Tan was born in 1952.

How many Amy Tan books does MyVolumes track?

We track 8 books by Amy Tan across 15 editions, 8 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Amy Tan book is a first edition?

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