Order of Nicholson Baker Books

Nicholson Baker is an American writer known for both fiction and non-fiction. His novels emphasize description and characterization over traditional narrative. His works explore themes such as poetry, literature, library systems, history, politics, time manipulation, youth, and sexuality. Baker was raised in Rochester, New York, and obtained his B.A. in English from Haverford College. He resides in South Berwick, Maine, with his wife and their two children. Baker made his literary debut in 1988 with the novel The Mezzanine. Below is a chronological list of his published books.