A Journey through the Literary World of Curtis Sittenfeld
The distinguished American author, Curtis Sittenfeld, initiated her journey as a high-profile writer after bagging the XVII Cartridge Contest for Fiction in 1992. Since then, her literary pieces have carved their way into esteemed publications like The Atlantic Monthly, Salon, and Glamour. A proud alumnus of Stanford University and the acclaimed Iowa Writers Workshop, Sittenfeld had the esteemed position of being the Writer-in-Residence at St. Alban’s School in Washington in 2002-2003. While her roots lie in Cincinnati, today she calls St.Louis, Missouri, her home.
Sittenfeld’s Unique Literary Style
Sittenfeld’s writing captivates with its sheer poignant transparency and the deftness to pierce through the crust of societal norms and taboos. Her debut as a novelist materialized in 2005, with the novel Prep, which unmasks a surged wave in the literary world.
Books in order: The Chronological Journey of Sittenfeld’s Creativity
Keeping our focus on her novels, we’ve compiled Curtis Sittenfeld’s exceptional books in order of their publication dates, offering readers a comprehensive guide to her written prowess.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Prep | (2005) |    |
| The Man of My Dreams | (2006) | |
| American Wife | (2008) | |
| Sisterland | (2013) | |
| Rodham | (2020) | |
| Romantic Comedy | (2023) | |