Paulette Jiles
Paulette Jiles (Paulette Kay Jiles) was born on April 4th, 1943. Paulette passed away July 8th, 2025 at 82 years old. Paulette Jiles was born in Salem, Missouri, USA.
Paulette Jiles is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 10 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1978 with the novel The Golden Hawks. The most recently released novel was Chenneville which was released in 2023.
Paulette Jiles also wrote the Short Story Collections series which has 6 books including Waterloo Express and Celestial Navigation.
Paulette Jiles: Awards & Accolades
Jiles' books have won multiple awards, Enemy Women won the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, Best Novel by a Canadian Author, in 2002 as well as the WILLA Literary Award - Best Historical Fiction in 2003.
Paulette Jiles books have also been nominated for multiple awards, News of the World was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction, in 2016 as well as the National Book Awards - Best Fiction in 2016, Spur Awards - Best Western Traditional Novel in 2017, RUSA Awards - Historical Fiction Award in 2017.
Related Authors
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- Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.
- John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
- Kristin Hannah, author of the novel: The Nightingale.
- Fredrik Backman, author of the novel: A Man Called Ove.
- Amor Towles, author of the novel: A Gentleman in Moscow.
Paulette Jiles: F.A.Q
When was Paulette Jiles Born?
Paulette Jiles was born on April 4th, 1943.
When did Paulette Jiles die?
Paulette Jiles died on July 8th, 2025 at 82 years old.
Where was Paulette Jiles Born?
Paulette Jiles was born in Salem, Missouri, USA.
What book awards has Paulette Jiles won?
Enemy Women: Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize Best Novel by a Canadian Author (2002), WILLA Literary Award Best Historical Fiction (2003).
What was the first book Paulette Jiles wrote?
The first book written by Paulette Jiles was Waterloo Express, published in 1973.
What was the most recent book Paulette Jiles wrote?
Her most recently released work was Chenneville on September 12th, 2023.
How many books has Paulette Jiles written?
Paulette Jiles has written 18 books. 10 Standalone Novels, 6 books in the Short Story Collections, 2 books in the Non-Fiction Books.