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Author's Choice Monthly

by Joe Lansdale

15 books Started 1989 Latest 1992
Publication Reading Order

The Author's Choice Monthly is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Joe Lansdale, made up of 15 books published between 1989 and 1992. It begins with The Old Funny Stuff (Short Story) ( By: George Alec Effinger) (1989), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Wong's Lost and Found Emporium and Other Oddities ( By: William Wu) (1992), spanning 3 years of storytelling.

15books
3years active
2decades
~0.2yrs between books
1992latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Old Funny Stuff (Short Story) ( By: George Alec Effinger) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Daily Voices ( By: Lisa Goldstein) 1989 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
3 Heroines (Short Story) ( By: James Patrick Kelly) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Peripheral Vision ( By: Karen Joy Fowler) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Swatting at the Cosmos ( By: James K. Morrow) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Neon Twilight (Short Story) ( By: Edward Bryant) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Tales from a Vanished Country ( By: Elizabeth Lynn) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 True Minds ( By: Spider Robinson) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Hedgework & Guessery ( By: Charles de Lint) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Unthreatened by the Morning Light ( By: Karl Edward Wagner) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 God's Nose ( By: Damon Knight) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Stories by Mama Lansdales Youngest Boy 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Nine Hard Questions About the Nature of the Universe ( By: Lewis Shiner) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 It's Been Fun ( By: Esther M. Friesner) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Wong's Lost and Found Emporium and Other Oddities ( By: William Wu)Latest 1992 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Author's Choice Monthly series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Author's Choice Monthly series?

Start with The Old Funny Stuff (Short Story) ( By: George Alec Effinger) (1989), the first book in the Author's Choice Monthly series by Joe Lansdale. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Author's Choice Monthly series?

There are 15 books in the Author's Choice Monthly series by Joe Lansdale, published between 1989 and 1992.

What is the first book in the Author's Choice Monthly series?

The first book in the Author's Choice Monthly series is The Old Funny Stuff (Short Story) ( By: George Alec Effinger), published in 1989 by Joe Lansdale.

What is the latest book in the Author's Choice Monthly series?

The most recent book in the Author's Choice Monthly series is Wong's Lost and Found Emporium and Other Oddities ( By: William Wu) (1992) by Joe Lansdale.

Joe R. Lansdale (born October 28, 1951) is an American writer known for his work in multiple genres, including horror, crime fiction, Western, science fiction, and suspense. Born in Gladewater, Texas, Lansdale has penned over 50 novels and 600 short stories, notable among them the "Hap and Leonard" crime series, "The Drive-In" horror novel, and the "Dead in the West" Western series. Lansdale's work has garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning him numerous awards, including the Bram Stoker Award, Edgar Award, World Fantasy Award, and British Fantasy Award. His writing is characterized by its blend of vivid imagery, hard-hitting action, and wry humor, making him one of the most influential and respected contemporary authors in the genre.

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