Books in Order: A Comprehensive Guide to Works by Paula Fox

Books in Order: An In-depth Overview of Author Paula Fox’s Literary Journey

Paula Fox (1923-2017): An Icon of American Literature
A prevalent figure in American literature, Paula Fox, known for her YA, children’s, and literary fiction novels, along with her non-fiction works, was born in 1923 and made a significant contribution to the world of literature until her death in 2017. A graduate of the esteemed Columbia University, Paula was honoured with prestigious awards including the Newbery Medal, Hans Christian Medal, and Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis.

Uniquely intertwined with the world of literature, she was the wife of esteemed literary critic and translator Martin Greenberg; a mother to two, and an estranged birth mother to a daughter she gave up for adoption; an intimate part of musician Courtney Love’s life as her biological grandmother.

Paula Fox’s Unique Writing Style

Precision, Power, and Poignancy: Fox’s Distinct Voice

Armed with the rare ability to articulate the complexity of real emotions, Paula Fox’s writing prowess lies in her simplicity. Her richly intricate plots were vulnerable and dramatic, making readers resonate with the experiences of her novel’s characters transparently. Her evocative and clear-voiced style made her an inspirational author respected by her contemporaries.

Paula Fox’s Books in Order

A Journey through Fox’s Literary Career

Paula Fox’s journey as a published author began with her debut novel, Maurice’s Room, published in 1966. From there, she introduced an array of laudable works that have significantly contributed to her distinctive cache of stories. Below, you’ll find a look at Paula Fox’s books in order, starting from where she first released her debut novel:

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Maurice’s Room (1966) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Poor George (1967) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Portrait of Ivan (1969) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Blowfish Live in the Sea (1970) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Desperate Characters (1970) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Western Coast (1972) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Slave Dancer (1974) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Widow’s Children (With: Andrea Barrett) (1976) 📚 Buy on Amazon
One-Eyed Cat (1980) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Place Apart (1980) 📚 Buy on Amazon
A Servant’s Tale (1984) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Moonlight Man (1986) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Lily and the Lost Boy / The Lost Boy (1987) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Village by the Sea / In a Place of Darkness (1988) 📚 Buy on Amazon
In a Place of Danger (1989) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The God of Nightmares (1990) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Monkey Island (1991) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Western Wind (1993) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Rider From Yonder (1994) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Eagle Kite (1995) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Gathering Darkness (1995) 📚 Buy on Amazon
Radiance Descending (1997) 📚 Buy on Amazon
The Village by the Sea (2016) 📚 Buy on Amazon