Books in Order: The Literary Journey of John Updike
Acclaimed American author, John Updike (1932-2009) was a multi-faceted artist known for his novels, poetry, short stories, and notable contributions to literary criticism. His vast collection includes the acclaimed Rabbit series that brought him two Pulitzer Prizes and a legacy cherished to date. Starting his career as a writer with The New Yorker, Updike became an iconic figure in literature despite his relatively short two-year tenure. His ability to cover more than twenty novels, myriad short stories, and poetry collections, and still be hailed as one of the most poignant art critics of his time is testament to his versatile brilliance.
A Close Look at Updike’s Books in Order
John Updike’s publishing journey began with his first poetry collection, The Carpentered Hen and Other Tame Creatures. This was closely followed by his first short story compilation, The Same Door, the subsequent year. It was the release of his debut novel Rabbit, Run in 1960 that truly highlighted Updike’s literary prowess. So profound was the impact of this piece of work that it found its place in Time magazine’s 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005. Detailed below is a compiled list of John Updike’s books in order as they were originally released:
Publication Order of Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom Books
| Rabbit, Run | (1960) |    |
| Rabbit Redux | (1971) | |
| Rabbit Is Rich | (1981) | |
| Rabbit at Rest | (1990) | |
| Licks of Love | (2000) | |