Richard Russo

b. 1949

1 series 7 books in order 4 standalone books

Richard Russo, born on July 15, 1949, is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and teacher. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 2002 for his novel Empire Falls. His work often explores rural, small-town life in the Northeastern United States, with a focus on Maine, Pennsylvania, and Upstate New York. Several of his works have been adapted into television series and movies.

Born: 1949
Known for: North Bath Trilogy

Series by Richard Russo

North Bath Trilogy

3 books in order · 1993–2023

Nobody's Fool

1993 · Richard Russo

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls, this slyly funny, moving novel about a blue-collar town in upstate New York—and about Sully,…
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Everybody's Fool

2016 · Richard Russo

A New York Times 2016 Notable Book An immediate national best seller and instant classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls.…
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Somebody's Fool

2023 · Richard Russo

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls returns to North Bath, in upstate New York, and to the characters that…
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Standalone books

Empire Falls

2017
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That Old Cape Magic

2009
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Bridge of Sighs

2007
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Straight Man

1997
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Richard Russo written?

We list 7 books by Richard Russo across 1 series, published between 1993–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Richard Russo's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Nobody's Fool.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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