Steven Rowley
Steven Rowley is known for writing in the Literary Fiction genre.
Steven Rowley has written 4 standalone novels, starting with Lily and the Octopus in 2016. The most recently released novel was The Celebrants, which was released in 2023. There is an upcoming standalone novel entitled Take Me with You which is being released on May 19th, 2026.
Steven Rowley has also written the Guncle series which has 2 books including The Guncle and The Guncle Abroad.
Steven Rowley: Awards & Accolades
Rowley's book, The Guncle won the RUSA Awards, Relationship Award, in 2022.
Steven Rowley books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Lily and the Octopus was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction, in 2016 as well as the Goodreads Awards - Best Debut Goodreads Author in 2016. The Guncle was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction, in 2021. The Celebrants was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction, in 2023. The Guncle Abroad was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Fiction, in 2023.
Steven Rowley: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Celebrants was the Read With Jenna Book Club June 2023 Pick and the Good Housekeeping Book Club June 2023 Pick.
- Take Me with You was the Good Housekeeping Book Club May 2026 Pick.
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Steven Rowley: F.A.Q
What book awards has Steven Rowley won?
Rowley's book, The Guncle won the award RUSA Awards, Relationship Award, in 2022.
What was the first book Steven Rowley wrote?
The first book written by Steven Rowley was Lily and the Octopus, published in 2016.
What was the most recent book Steven Rowley wrote?
His most recently released work was The Guncle Abroad on May 21st, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Steven Rowley?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Steven Rowley book is
The Guncle. Here are his most popular books:
- The Guncle (8.59)
- Lily and the Octopus (7.57)
- The Guncle Abroad (7.82)
- The Celebrants (6.75)
- The Editor (10)
What genres does Steven Rowley Write?
Steven Rowley primarily writes in the Literary Fiction genre. His work includes sub-genres such as Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, and Relationship Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Steven Rowley?
Steven Rowley has a new book coming out on May 19th, 2026 called
Take Me with You.
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How many books has Steven Rowley written?
Steven Rowley has written 7 books. 1 Short Story/Novella, 4 Standalone Novels, 2 books in the Guncle Series.