Walker Percy

Walker Percy

Walker Percy was born in Birmingham, Alabama, USA on May 28th, 1916 and passed away at the age of 73 on May 10th, 1990.

Book Notification is an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner. If you click on a book title it will take you to Amazon or your default book store where you can read more about the book or purchase it. We earn money from qualifying purchases.

Walker Percy Stats: The highest rated book by Walker Percy on Book Notification is The Moviegoer, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Walker Percy on Book Notification is The Moviegoer, a Standalone novel.

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

List of Dr. Tom More Books in Publication Order

List of Will Barrett Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Walker Percy Anthologies in Publication Order

Walker Percy: Biography

Walker Percy was born on May 28th, 1916. Walker passed away May 10th, 1990 at 73 years old. Walker Percy was born in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

Walker Percy is probably best known for his Non-Fiction Books. There are currently 7 books available. The first was released in 1975 with the novel The Message in the Bottle. The most recently released novel was Symbol and Existence which was released in 2019.

Walker Percy: Awards & Accolades

Walker Percy won the St. Louis Literary Award, Distinguished Figure in Literature, in 1985.

Percy's books have also won multiple awards, The Moviegoer won the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1962. The Second Coming won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Fiction, in 1980.

Walker Percy books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Last Gentleman was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1967. Love in the Ruins was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 1972. The Second Coming was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction - Hardcover, in 1981 as well as the National Book Awards - Best Fiction - Paperback in 1982.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Walker Percy are:

  1. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  2. Harlan Coben, author of the Myron Bolitar Series.
  3. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  4. C.J. Box, author of the Joe Pickett Series.
  5. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.

Walker Percy: F.A.Q

When was Walker Percy Born?

Walker Percy was born on May 28th, 1916.

When did Walker Percy die?

Walker Percy died on May 10th, 1990 at 73 years old.

Where was Walker Percy Born?

Walker Percy was born in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

What awards has Walker Percy won?

Walker Percy has won the following awards: Distinguished Figure in Literature at the St. Louis Literary Award (1985).

What book awards has Walker Percy won?

The Moviegoer: National Book Awards Best Fiction (1962).
The Second Coming: Los Angeles Times Book Prize Best Fiction (1980).

What was the first book Walker Percy wrote?

The first novel written by Walker Percy was The Moviegoer, published in 1961.

What was the most recent book Walker Percy wrote?

His most recently released work was Symbol and Existence on October 1st, 2019.

How many books has Walker Percy written?

Walker Percy has written 14 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 2 books in the Dr. Tom More Series, 2 books in the Will Barrett Series, 3 Standalone Novels, 7 books in the Non-Fiction Books.

Have a Question?

    Author Discussion


    Subscribe
    Notify of
    guest

    0 Comments
    Inline Feedbacks
    View all comments

    Book Notification is an Amazon Associate. Book links to Amazon, eBay and other book stores are affiliate links, and we earn money from any qualifying purchases.

    Welcome to Book Notification!

    Are we missing any books or looking for an author that isn't on the site? Have any feedback or ideas that will enhance your experience? Contact us below.


      To see what we are currently working on as well as some of our future plans, see our road map.
      Monthly Contest
      affiliate disclaimer

      We are giving away 10 $25 gift cards. Every time you comment on an author page in the Author Discussion section at the bottom, you are entered into the sweepstakes. So get commenting! Winners announced in the next newsletter.


      Upcoming Books
      May 04
      May 04
      Popular Authors:
      Todays Most Followed Authors:
      Skip to content