Walker Percy Books in Order
See Walker Percy books in order with short summaries, background notes, and where to start, plus a guide to his key novels, essays, and ideas.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
14 books
The Moviegoer
by Walker Percy
1961
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The Last Gentleman
by Walker Percy
1966
Love in the Ruins
by Walker Percy
1971
The Message in the Bottle
by Walker Percy
1975
Lancelot
by Walker Percy
1977
The Second Coming
by Walker Percy
1980
Lost in the Cosmos
by Walker Percy
1983
Conversations with Walker Percy
by Jim Harrison
1985
Interviews with Walker Percy spanning their career, focused on key books, influences, and craft. A quick, candid way to hear the author in their own words.
Diagnosing the Modern Malaise
by Walker Percy
1985
State of the Novel
by Walker Percy
1987
The Thanatos Syndrome
by Walker Percy
1987
Signposts in a Strange Land
by Walker Percy
1991
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More Conversations with Walker Percy
by Jim Harrison
1993
More interviews with Walker Percy, continuing discussion of books, craft, and life. Read after the first volume to catch the later voice and concerns.
Symbol and Existence
by Walker Percy
2019
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