John Irving

John Irving

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November 4th, 2025: Queen Esther (Cider House Rules, #2)

The Last Chairlift (Standalone) was the most recently released book by John Irving, on October 18th, 2022.

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John Irving Stats: The highest rated book by John Irving on Book Notification is In One Person, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The World According to Garp, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by John Irving on Book Notification is A Prayer for Owen Meany, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Cider House Rules (Cider House Rules #1).

Below is a complete list of John Irving books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Cider House Rules Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

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List of Picture Books in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

John Irving

John Irving (John Wallace Blunt Jr.) was born on March 2nd, 1942 and is currently 83 years old. John Irving was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA.

John Irving is probably best known for his Standalone Novels. There are currently 14 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1968 with the novel Setting Free the Bears. The most recently released novel was The Last Chairlift which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming standalone novels by John at this time.

John Irving has also written the Cider House Rules series which has 2 books including The Cider House Rules and Queen Esther.

John Irving: Awards & Accolades

John Irving won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, in 2018.

Irving's books have also won multiple awards, The World According to Garp won the National Book Awards, Best Fiction - Paperback, in 1980. A Widow for One Year won the Audie Award, Best Fiction, in 1999.

John Irving books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The World According to Garp was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1979. The Hotel New Hampshire was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction - Hardcover, in 1982.

John Irving: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Hotel New Hampshire was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1981 and 1982 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1981.
  • The Cider House Rules was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1985.
  • A Widow for One Year was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1998.
  • The Fourth Hand was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2001.

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John Irving: F.A.Q

When was John Irving Born? How old is John Irving?

John Irving was born on March 2nd, 1942. John Irving is currently 83 years old.

Where was John Irving Born?

John Irving was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA and is American.

What awards has John Irving won?

John Irving has won the following awards: Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (2018).

What book awards has John Irving won?

The World According to Garp: National Book Awards Best Fiction - Paperback (1980).
A Widow for One Year: Audie Award Best Fiction (1999).

What was the first book John Irving wrote?

The first book written by John Irving was Setting Free the Bears, published in 1968.

What was the most recent book John Irving wrote?

His most recently released work was The Last Chairlift on October 18th, 2022.

Will there be any more books by John Irving?

John Irving has a new book coming out on November 4th, 2025 called Queen Esther.

How many books has John Irving written?

John Irving has written 20 books. 2 books in the Cider House Rules Series, 14 Standalone Novels, 1 book in the Short Story Collections, 1 book in the Picture Books, 2 books in the Non-Fiction Books.

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