SALINGER, J. D., 1919 to 2010

J. D. Salinger

American author.

Books: 4
Editions tracked: 8
First editions: 2
Nationality: United States

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Earliest first editionNine StoriesNew American Library, 1948 Most editions trackedFranny and Zooey2 editions

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J. D. Salinger books in order

In publication order

1Nine Stories1948
2The Catcher in the Rye1951
3Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters; and Seymour, An Introduction1955
4Franny and Zooey1961

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The Catcher in the Rye

J. D. Salinger · first published 1951

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Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters; and Seymour, An Introduction

J. D. Salinger · first published 1955

Franny and Zooey

J. D. Salinger · first published 1961

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What order should I read J. D. Salinger's books in?

In publication order they begin with Nine Stories (1948), then The Catcher in the Rye (1951) and Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters; and Seymour, An Introduction (1955). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was J. D. Salinger's first book?

The earliest book we list is Nine Stories, first published in 1948.

When was J. D. Salinger born?

J. D. Salinger was born in 1919 and died in 2010.

How many J. D. Salinger books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by J. D. Salinger across 8 editions, 2 of them first editions.

How do I know if my J. D. Salinger book is a first edition?

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