Garrison Keillor

b. 1942

1 series 3 books in order

Garrison Keillor is an American author, humorist, and radio personality who created the Minnesota Public Radio show A Prairie Home Companion and hosted it from 1974 to 2016. He created the fictional Minnesota town of Lake Wobegon, the setting of many of his books. His catalog credits include Lake Wobegon Days, Leaving Home: A Collection of Lake Wobegon Stories, and Pontoon. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born: 1942
Known for: Lake Wobegon

Series by Garrison Keillor

Lake Wobegon

3 books in order · 1986–2007

Lake Wobegon Days (lake wobegon days)

1986 · Garrison Keillor

By a writer known for his contributions to The New Yorker, this novel offers a humorous and tender chronicle of a small town in Minnesota from 1830…
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Leaving Home: A Collection of Lake Wobegon Stories

1987 · Garrison Keillor

Leaving Home: A Collection of Lake Wobegon Stories is a short story anthology written by Garrison Keillor. It presents humorous fictional accounts of…
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Pontoon

2007 · Garrison Keillor

The first new Lake Wobegon novel in seven years is a celebration for fans. Pontoon marks a return to form, featuring a bowling ball-urn, a hot-air…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Garrison Keillor written?

We list 3 books by Garrison Keillor across 1 series, published between 1986–2007 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Garrison Keillor's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Leaving Home: A Collection of Lake Wobegon Stories.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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