Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong

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The Emperor of Gladness (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Ocean Vuong, on May 13th, 2025.

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Ocean Vuong Stats: The highest rated book by Ocean Vuong on Book Notification is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Ocean Vuong on Book Notification is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Emperor of Gladness, a Standalone novel.

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

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Collections in Publication Order

List of Ocean Vuong Anthologies in Publication Order

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Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong (Vương Quốc Vinh) was born on October 14th, 1988 and is currently 37 years old. Ocean Vuong was born in Saigon, Vietnam. Vuong attended Brooklyn College of the City University of New York where he received a BA and New York University where he received an MFA.

Ocean Vuong is the author of 3 Collections. The first collection published was Burnings, in 2010. The most recently published collection was Time Is a Mother which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming collections.

Ocean was honoured with a MacArthur Fellowship in 2019 for combining folklore with linguistic experimentation, while exploring intergenerational trauma and its effects, the experiences of refugees, and the complexities of identity.

Ocean has been an assistant professor in the MFA Program for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Ocean Vuong: Awards & Accolades

Vuong's book, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous won the Ferro-Grumley Award, Best LGBT Fiction Book, in 2020.

The following novels by Ocean Vuong were nominated for these awards:

  • On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction (2019). Goodreads Awards, Best Debut Novel (2019). Kirkus Prize, Best Fiction Book (2019). Barnes & Noble Discover Prize, Best Fiction by a New Writer (2019). Dylan Thomas Prize, Best Published English Language Literary Work (2020). VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, Outstanding Debut Novel (2020). Stonewall Book Award, Literature (2020).
  • Time Is a Mother: Goodreads Awards, Best Poetry (2022).
  • The Emperor of Gladness: Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction (2025). Audie Award, Literary Fiction and Classics (2026). Audie Award, New Voice Award: Judges Category (2026).

Ocean Vuong: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Emperor of Gladness was the Oprah's Book Club 2.0 May 2025 Pick.
  • On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous was the Service95 Book Club November 2024 Pick.
  • On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous was an Ex Libris: 100 Books to Read and Reread Selection in 2020 and a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2019.
  • Time Is a Mother was a Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2022.

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  10. Adam Silvera, author of the Death-Cast Series.

Ocean Vuong: F.A.Q

When was Ocean Vuong Born? How old is Ocean Vuong?

Ocean Vuong was born on October 14th, 1988. Ocean Vuong is currently 37 years old.

Where was Ocean Vuong Born?

Ocean Vuong was born in Saigon, Vietnam and is Vietnamese American.

What book awards has Ocean Vuong won?

Vuong's book, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous won the award Ferro-Grumley Award, Best LGBT Fiction Book, in 2020.

What was the first book Ocean Vuong wrote?

The first book written by Ocean Vuong was Burnings, published in 2010.

What was the most recent book Ocean Vuong wrote?

His most recently released work was The Emperor of Gladness on May 13th, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Ocean Vuong?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ocean Vuong book is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous. Here are his most popular books:
  1. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous (8.13)
  2. The Emperor of Gladness (7.67)
  3. Night Sky with Exit Wounds (7.25)
  4. Time Is a Mother (8)

Are there upcoming new books by Ocean Vuong?

Ocean Vuong does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Ocean Vuong written?

Ocean Vuong has written 5 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 2 Standalone Novels, 3 Collections.

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