Ernest J Gaines Books in Order
Explore Ernest J Gaines books in order with short summaries, background notes, and where to start, plus a guide to his novels and short fiction.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
10 books
Catherine Carmier
by Ernest J Gaines
1964
Of Love and Dust
by Ernest J Gaines
1968
A Long Day in November
by Ernest J Gaines
1971
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
by Ernest J Gaines
1971
In My Father's House
by Ernest J Gaines
1978
A Gathering of Old Men
by Ernest J Gaines
1983
A Lesson Before Dying
by Ernest J. Gaines
1993
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Conversations with Ernest Gaines
by Jim Harrison
1995
Interviews with Ernest Gaines spanning their career, focused on key books, influences, and craft. A quick, candid way to hear the author in their own words.
The Tragedy of Brady Sims
by Ernest J Gaines
2017
Three W's
by Ernest J Gaines
2019
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