About

Elizabeth Berg

Elizabeth Berg is an American author known for her poignant and relatable novels that explore the complexities of human relationships, love, and loss. Born on December 2, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois, she graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism. Berg's writing career began in 1992 with her debut novel, "Durable Goods." Since then, she has published over 30 novels, including "The Pull of the Moon," "Joy School," and "Once Upon a Time, on This Island." Her works have received critical acclaim for their emotional depth, nuanced characters, and lyrical prose. Berg has been the recipient of several awards, including the New England Book Award and the Massachusetts Book Award. Her novels have been translated into over 15 languages and have been praised by critics and readers alike for their insight, warmth, and universal themes.

Book Series by Elizabeth Berg

Katie Nash Series

Durable Goods

1993

Joy School

1997

True to Form

2002

George Sand Series

The Dream Lover

2015

Mason Series

The Story of Arthur Truluv

2017

Night of Miracles

2018

The Confession Club

2019

Earth's the Right Place for Love

2023

Elizabeth Berg Other Novels

Talk Before Sleep

1993

Range of Motion

1994

What We Keep

1998

Until the Real Thing Comes Along

1999

Open House

2000

Never Change

2001

Say When

2003

The Art of Mending

2004

The Year of Pleasures

2005

We Are All Welcome Here

2006

The Handmaid and the Carpenter

2006

Dream When You're Feeling Blue

2007

Home Safe

2009

The Last Time I Saw You

2010

Once Upon a Time, There Was You

2011

Tapestry of Fortunes

2013

The Days of Wine and Covid

2020

Elizabeth Berg Short Story Collections

Ordinary Life

2001

The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted

2008

Elizabeth Berg Non-Fiction Books

Family Traditions

1992

Escaping Into the Open

1999

Make Someone Happy

2016

Still Happy

2017

Happy to be Here

2019

I'll Be Seeing You

2020

Random House Reader's Circle Series

Lives of the Poets ( By: E.L. Doctorow)

1984

Billy Bathgate ( By: E.L. Doctorow)

1989

Tender at the Bone ( By: Ruth Reichl)

1998

Anthropology of an American Girl ( By: Hilary Thayer Hamann)

2003

The White Garden ( By: Stephanie Barron)

2009

Juliet ( By: Anne Fortier)

2010

The Wives of Henry Oades ( By: Johanna Moran)

2010

Delta Girls ( By: Gayle Brandeis)

2010

The Pull of the Moon

2010

The Definition of Wind ( By: Ellen Block)

2011

When We Were Friends ( By: Elizabeth Joy Arnold)

2011

Game of Secrets ( By: Dawn Tripp)

2011

The Homecoming of Samuel Lake ( By: Jenny Wingfield)

2011

Invisible ( By: Carla Buckley)

2012

The Lullaby of Polish Girls ( By: Dagmara Dominczyk)

2013

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