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John Updike

1 series 6 books in order 1 standalone book

John Updike (1932, died 2009) is an author in this catalog. The catalog lists 8 of their works. Known works include Power and the Glory; Rabbit, Run; Rabbit is Rich; Rabbit at Rest.

Born
1932
Known for
Rabbit Angstrom series

Series by John Updike

Rabbit Angstrom series

5 books in order · 1960–2001

  1. Rabbit, Run

    1960 · John Updike

    Rabbit, Run is a 1960 novel by John Updike that follows Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, a 26-year-old former high school basketball player. He is stuck in a…

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  2. Rabbit Redux

    1971 · John Updike

    Rabbit Redux is a 1971 novel by John Updike. It is the second book in his "Rabbit" series, following Rabbit, Run and preceding Rabbit Is Rich and…

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    Rabbit is rich

    1981 · John Updike

    It's 1979, and Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom is no longer running. He is walking, and beginning to feel the weight of age. He is now a chief sales…

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  4. Rabbit at Rest

    1990 · John Updike

    Rabbit at Rest is a 1990 novel by John Updike. It is the fourth and final novel in a tetralogy, succeeding Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; and Rabbit Is…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Updike written?

We list 6 books by John Updike across 1 series, published between 1960–2009 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Updike's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Rabbit, Run.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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