Series by Charles Bukowski
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Buy on Amazon1938 · John Fante
Svevo Bandini is a man who walks through the snow, clearly upset. He lives three blocks down the street and is very cold. His shoes have holes, which…
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · John Fante
The narrator worked many jobs in Los Angeles Harbor due to financial hardship after his father's death. His first job was ditchdigging shortly after…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · Charles Bukowski
Arturo Bandini is a struggling writer living in a run-down hotel in Los Angeles. After having a short story published in a small magazine, he meets…
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Buy on Amazon1982 · John Fante
Dreams from Bunker Hill is a first-person account beginning with the narrator's early brush with fame as a busboy at Marx's Deli in 1934, at Third…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Charles Bukowski written?
We list 10 books by Charles Bukowski across 1 series, published between 1938–1994 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Charles Bukowski's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Wait until spring, Bandini.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Charles Bukowski's books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.