What Is The Reading Order For Alias Books Sawtelle Series?

2026-07-13 09:10:45
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Wait, are you asking because you saw something about 'Sawtelle' as a location or a name elsewhere? I've seen this pop up in forums before. The only official book is David Wroblewski's 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.' It was a big Oprah's Book Club pick forever ago. It's a standalone. The ambiguity of the ending might make you wish for more, but that's it. Don't go looking for a prequel or sequel; you'll just find people debating the ending on old Goodreads threads, which is kind of fun in its own right.

2026-07-14 20:39:40
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Zane
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I'm always surprised when people start asking about reading order for 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle'. It's a single, standalone novel, not a series. There's only the one book by David Wroblewski. Maybe the confusion comes from how expansive it feels, almost like an epic, or because it's sometimes shelved near classic coming-of-age dog stories?

I read it years ago and kept expecting a sequel because the ending leaves you emotionally winded and wanting more closure, but that's by design. If you're looking for something with a similar vibe—literary fiction with a deep bond between a person and an animal—maybe try 'The Art of Racing in the Rain'. But for the Sawtelle story itself, you just dive into that one glorious, heartbreaking book and sit with it afterward.

2026-07-14 23:30:41
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Reese
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Okay, to be clear: there's no 'alias books Sawtelle series.' There's just 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.' It's a novel. A long one. If you heard about a series, someone might be mixing it up with a completely different thing, or maybe there's fan fiction out there? The book itself is a retelling of Hamlet set in rural Wisconsin with a mute boy and his specially bred dogs. It’s a complete story. Reading order is simple: pick it up, read it, cry a lot. Done.

2026-07-15 20:54:26
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Wyatt
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Just the one book. It’s thick, though. You could read the SparkNotes summary of Hamlet first if you want to catch all the parallels, but it’s not necessary. The dog training details alone are worth the price of admission.
2026-07-18 08:25:24
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Are alias books Sawtelle audiobooks available for download?

4 Answers2026-07-13 16:00:12
You know, searching for downloadable audiobooks of 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' sent me down a rabbit hole. It's a famous Oprah's Book Club pick, so you'd think it'd be everywhere. I did eventually find the audiobook, narrated by the author David Wroblewski himself, which is pretty cool. But finding a clean, legitimate download was trickier than expected. Audible has it, obviously, and it's included with a Plus catalog subscription last I checked. Libraries often carry it via apps like Libby or Hoopla—that's how I listened, actually, through my local library's digital collection. The search results can get clogged with sketchy 'free download' sites, but those are usually malware traps or pirated copies. I'd steer clear. The library route or Audible are the only ways I'd trust.
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