Novels

“The peculiar thought arises that Smith writes her slightly ramshackle novels in a mood of philanthropy, to give shelter to her vulnerable characters. Good for her, good for them, good for us.”
-Time

“She is nothing less than masterly. . . . Smith brings to [her work] an ear for speech and voice that most other writers can only envy.”
-The New York Times Book Review

“An authentic American saga, bittersweet as an Appalachian ballad, peopled with wonderfully vivid characters, so brilliantly constructed we never even notice the quilt-like artfulness of its design. One of those books you can either roam contentedly around in for days, or devour at once, in a rush of pure pleasure.”
-Kirkus Reviews

• Silver Alert
  published in 2023
• Blue Marlin
  published in 2020
• On Agate Hill
  published in 2006
• The Last Girls
  published in 2003
• The Christmas Letters
  published in 1996
• Saving Grace
  published in 1995
• The Devil’s Dream
  published in 1992
• Fair and Tender Ladies
  published in 1988
• Family Linen
  published in 1985
• Oral History
  published in 1983
• Black Mountain Breakdown
  published in 1980
• The Last Day the Dogbushes Bloomed
  published in 1968

“If you wish to purchase any of these books, I encourage you to do so from your local independent bookseller. If you do not have one in your area, just follow the link to amazon.com.”
Lee Smith