DIDION, JOAN, 1934 to 2021
Joan Didion
American writer.
- Books
- 7
- Editions tracked
- 13
- First editions
- 5
- Nationality
- United States
For collectors
Collect Joan Didion
Reading guide
Joan Didion books in order
In publication order
- 1slouching towards bethlehem1968
- 2Play It As It Lays1970
- 3The White Album1979
- 4Salvador1982
- 5The Year of Magical Thinking2005
- 6Blue Nights2011
- 7Let Me Tell You What I Mean2021
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Joan Didion's books in?
In publication order they begin with slouching towards bethlehem (1968), then Play It As It Lays (1970) and The White Album (1979). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Joan Didion's first book?
The earliest book we list is slouching towards bethlehem, first published in 1968.
When was Joan Didion born?
Joan Didion was born in 1934 and died in 2021.
How many Joan Didion books does MyVolumes track?
We track 7 books by Joan Didion across 13 editions, 5 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Joan Didion book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.