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Outspoken Authors

by Ursula K. Le Guin

22 books Started 2001 Latest 2019
Publication Reading Order

The Outspoken Authors is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Ursula K. Le Guin, made up of 22 books published between 2001 and 2019. It begins with The Human Front (Short Story) ( By: Ken MacLeod) (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is A City Made of Words (Short Story) ( By: Paul Park) (2019), spanning 18 years of storytelling.

22books
18years active
2decades
~0.9yrs between books
2019latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 The Human Front (Short Story) ( By: Ken MacLeod) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Left Left Behind (Short Story) ( By: Terry Bisson, Eleanor Arnason) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Lucky Strike ( By: Kim Stanley Robinson) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
4 The Underbelly (Short Story) ( By: Gary Phillips, Eleanor Arnason) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Mammoths of the Great Plains (Short Story) ( By: Eleanor Arnason) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Wild Girls (Short Story) ( With: Eleanor Arnason) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Modem Times 2.0 (Short Story) ( By: Michael Moorcock, Eleanor Arnason) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow (Short Story) ( By: Cory Doctorow, Eleanor Arnason) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Report from Planet Midnight (Short Story) ( By: Nalo Hopkinson, Eleanor Arnason) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Science of Herself (Short Story) ( By: Karen Joy Fowler, Eleanor Arnason) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Patty Hearst & The Twinkie Murders: A Tale of Two Trials (Short Story) ( By: Eleanor Arnason, Paul Krassner) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 New Taboos ( By: John Shirley) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Raising Hell (Short Story) ( By: Norman Spinrad, Eleanor Arnason) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 My Life, My Body (Short Story) ( By: Marge Piercy) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Gypsy ( By: Carter Scholz, Eleanor Arnason) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Miracles Ain't What They Used to Be ( By: Joe R. Lansdale, Eleanor Arnason) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Fire. (Short Story) ( By: Elizabeth Hand, Eleanor Arnason) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Totalitopia (Short Story) ( By: John Crowley) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Atheist in the Attic (Short Story) ( By: Samuel R. Delany, Eleanor Arnason) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Thoreau's Microscope (Short Story) ( By: Michael Blumlein, Eleanor Arnason) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Beatrix Gates (Short Story) ( By: Rachel Pollack)Latest 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 A City Made of Words (Short Story) ( By: Paul Park) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Outspoken Authors series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Outspoken Authors series?

Start with The Human Front (Short Story) ( By: Ken MacLeod) (2001), the first book in the Outspoken Authors series by Ursula K. Le Guin. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Outspoken Authors series?

There are 22 books in the Outspoken Authors series by Ursula K. Le Guin, published between 2001 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Outspoken Authors series?

The first book in the Outspoken Authors series is The Human Front (Short Story) ( By: Ken MacLeod), published in 2001 by Ursula K. Le Guin.

What is the latest book in the Outspoken Authors series?

The most recent book in the Outspoken Authors series is A City Made of Words (Short Story) ( By: Paul Park) (2019) by Ursula K. Le Guin.

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About Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was a renowned American science fiction and fantasy author. Born in Berkeley, California, she earned a degree in French literature from Radcliffe College. Le Guin's critical acclaim began with her novel "A Wizard of Earthsea" (1968), part of the Earthsea series. Her other notable works include "The Left Hand of Darkness" (1969), "The Dispossessed" (1974), and "The Word for World is Forest" (1972). Throughout her career, Le Guin received numerous awards, including the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the National Book Award. Her writing was praised for its exploration of social and environmental themes, as well as its insightful exploration of human nature. Le Guin's thought-provoking and timeless works have left a significant impact on science fiction and fantasy literature, solidifying her place as one of the most influential and acclaimed authors in the genre.

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