Reading Order
3 series · 19 booksPat Conroy Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boo | 1970 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Great Santini | 1976 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Lords of Discipline | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | The Prince of Tides | 1986 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | Beach Music | 1995 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | South of Broad | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Pat Conroy Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Water is Wide | 1972 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | My Losing Season | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | The Pat Conroy Cookbook | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | My Life in Books / My Reading Life | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | The Death of Santini | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | A Lowcountry Heart | 2016 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Pat Conroy Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stories from the Blue Moon Café | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 2 | The Wavedancer Benefit: A Tribute to Frank Muller | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 3 | FIRST WORDS: Earliest Writing from Favorite Contemporary Authors | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 4 | Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 5 | State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 6 | A Path to the World | 2022 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia | |
| 7 | A Word on Words | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Pat Conroy (1945-2016) was an acclaimed American novelist known for his poignant and deeply personal stories. After graduating from The Citadel, his experiences there inspired his debut novel, "The Great Santini" (1976), a semi-autobiographical tale that earned him widespread recognition. Conroy's subsequent works, including "The Lords of Discipline" (1980) and "The Prince of Tides" (1986), explored themes of family, masculinity, and the complexities of the human condition. His writing was praised for its honesty, emotional depth, and evocative language, earning him numerous awards, including the National Book Award in 1977. Conroy's novels have sold millions of copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. He was recognized for his contributions to literature with the South Carolina Order of the Palmetto, the highest honor bestowed by the state, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance. Conroy's legacy as a powerful and introspective writer continues to inspire readers worldwide.