Infinite Jest (1996) A sprawling narrative set in a tennis academy and addiction recovery house, exploring entertainment, addiction, and human connection in a near-future North America.

The Broom of the System (1987) A young telephone operator questions the nature of reality and language while searching for her missing grandmother in Cleveland.

The Pale King (2011) An unfinished novel examining boredom, attention, and bureaucracy through the lives of IRS employees in Illinois.

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again (1997) Seven essays covering topics from television to professional tennis to the experience of luxury cruise ships.

Consider the Lobster (2005) Ten essays exploring diverse subjects including lobster festivals, conservative talk radio, and professional tennis.

Both Flesh and Not (2012) Fifteen essays covering topics from Roger Federer to the philosophy of mathematics.

Everything and More (2003) A mathematical history examining infinity and the work of mathematician Georg Cantor.

This Is Water (2009) Transcription of Wallace's 2005 Kenyon College commencement address discussing everyday life and critical thinking.

Girl with Curious Hair (1989) Ten short stories exploring American culture through various experimental narrative forms.

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (1999) Collection of short stories using unconventional formats to examine male psychology and relationships.

Oblivion: Stories (2004) Eight stories dealing with consciousness, suffering, and human psychology.

Signifying Rappers (1990) Co-authored examination of rap music's cultural significance in late 1980s America.

Something to Do with Paying Attention (2022) A chapter from The Pale King published separately as a standalone work about IRS employees.

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