The Wapshot Novels Books in Order
A two-novel cycle by John Cheever following the eccentric Wapshot family of St. Botolphs, a fictional Massachusetts fishing village; the first volume, The Wapshot Chronicle (1957), won the National Book Award for Fiction, and its sequel, The Wapshot Scandal, followed in 1964.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1957 · John Cheever
The Wapshots of St Botolphs include Captain Leander Wapshot, a venerable sea-dog and would-be suicide; his licentious older son Moses; and Moses's…
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Buy on Amazon1964 · John Cheever
The novel tells of the Wapshot family as they carom around the world with considerable velocity, at times veering into outbreaks of wild hilarity.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Wapshot Novels books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Wapshot Chronicle”. Start with “The Wapshot Chronicle.”
How many books are in the The Wapshot Novels series?
We list 2 books by John Cheever , published between 1957–1964.
Where can I buy the The Wapshot Novels books?
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