Michael Dorris Books in Order
This page lists works by Michael Dorris, the anthropologist and author who was a frequent collaborator and husband to Louise Erdrich.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Michael Dorris books in publication order
13 books
Guide to Research on North American Indians
by Michael Dorris
1983
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
by Michael Dorris
1987
The Broken Cord
by Michael Dorris
1989
Route Two
by Louise Erdrich & Michael Dorris
1990
A limited-edition collection of travel essays and sketches co-authored with Michael Dorris. These pieces offer intimate observations of the American landscape and life on the road, capturing the couple's shared perspective on place and journey.
The Crown of Columbus
by Louise Erdrich & Michael Dorris
1991
Co-written with Michael Dorris, this intellectual thriller follows a pair of academics who discover a lost diary of Christopher Columbus. Their research turns into a high-stakes adventure that takes them from the halls of Dartmouth to the Caribbean.
Rooms in the House of Stone
by Michael Dorris
1993
Mid-life Confidential
by Dave Marsh, Stephen King, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Al Cooper, Ridley Pearson, Roy Blount Jr., Joel Selvin, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Tad Bartimus, Matt Groening, Greil Marcus, Tabitha King, Barbara Kingsolver & Michael Dorris
1994
A collaborative tour chronicle by the Rock Bottom Remainders, a band of prominent writers who temporarily exchanged desks for stages. Anecdotes from the members and photographs by Tabitha King recount their first American rock-and-roll tour, its mishaps, friendships, and performances.
Paper Trail
by Michael Dorris
1994
Guests
by Michael Dorris
1995
Sees Behind Trees
by Michael Dorris
1996
Cloud Chamber
by Michael Dorris
1997
The Most Wonderful Books
by Michael Dorris
1997
The Window
by Michael Dorris
1997
Standalone Michael Dorris books
Guide to Research on North American Indians
by Michael Dorris
1983
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water
by Michael Dorris
1987
The Broken Cord
by Michael Dorris
1989
Route Two
by Louise Erdrich & Michael Dorris
1990
The Crown of Columbus
by Louise Erdrich & Michael Dorris
1991
Rooms in the House of Stone
by Michael Dorris
1993The "Thistle" Series of Essays
Mid-life Confidential
by Dave Marsh, Stephen King, Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Al Cooper, Ridley Pearson, Roy Blount Jr., Joel Selvin, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, Tad Bartimus, Matt Groening, Greil Marcus, Tabitha King, Barbara Kingsolver & Michael Dorris
1994
Paper Trail
by Michael Dorris
1994
Guests
by Michael Dorris
1995
Sees Behind Trees
by Michael Dorris
1996
Cloud Chamber
by Michael Dorris
1997
The Most Wonderful Books
by Michael Dorris
1997Writers on Discovering the Pleasures of Reading
The Window
by Michael Dorris
1997
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