Series by Richard Ford
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Richard Ford
A 1986 novel by Richard Ford. In the aftermath of his divorce and the death of his son, Frank Bascombe struggles to come to terms with failure and…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Richard Ford
Independence Day is a 1995 novel by Richard Ford. Frank Bascombe, no longer a sportswriter, now sells real estate in Haddam, New Jersey. Over the…
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2006 · Richard Ford
The Lay of the Land is a 2006 novel by Richard Ford. It is the third book in a series featuring Frank Bascombe, a real estate agent. The novel…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Richard Ford
Ford revisits the character Bascombe in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Told in four narratives, Bascombe attempts to reconcile, interpret, and…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Richard Ford
Be Mine is a novel by Richard Ford published in 2023. It is Ford's fifth book to feature Frank Bascombe as the narrator and protagonist.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Richard Ford written?
We list 5 books by Richard Ford across 1 series, published between 1985–2023 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Richard Ford's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The sportswriter.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Richard Ford's books?
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