BERRY, WENDELL, 1934 to 2026

Wendell Berry

American writer, activist, and poet from Kentucky.

Books
7
Editions tracked
8
First editions
7
Nationality
United States
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Reading guide

Wendell Berry books in order

In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1960Nathan CoulterHoughton Mifflin
  2. 1967A Place on EarthHarcourt, Brace & World
  3. 1977The Unsettling of AmericaSierra Club Books
  4. 1990What Are People For?North Point Press
  5. 2000Jayber Crow : The Life Story of Jayber Crow, Barber, of the Port William Membership, As Written by HimselfCounterpoint
  6. 2002The Art of the CommonplaceShoemaker & Hoard
  7. 2004Hannah CoulterShoemaker & Hoard
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What order should I read Wendell Berry's books in?

In publication order they begin with Nathan Coulter (1960), then A Place on Earth (1967) and The Unsettling of America (1977). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Wendell Berry's first book?

The earliest book we list is Nathan Coulter, first published in 1960.

When was Wendell Berry born?

Wendell Berry was born in 1934 and died in 2026.

How many Wendell Berry books does MyVolumes track?

We track 7 books by Wendell Berry across 8 editions, 7 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Wendell Berry book is a first edition?

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