Is Alice Munro A-List?
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No — Alice Munro is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1968C$0.001M
Dance of the Happy Shades
First collection of short stories published.
1971C$0.05M+$0.049M
Lives of Girls and Women
First novel-like collection released.
1978B▲$0.1M+$0.05M
Who Do You Think You Are?
Collection of short stories wins Governor General's Award.
1986B$0.5M+$0.4M
The Progress of Love
Wins her second Governor General's Award.
1990B$1M+$0.5M
Friend of My Youth
Recognition grows internationally.
2004B$3M+$2M
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship
Collection published to critical acclaim.
2009B$5M+$2M
Too Much Happiness
Further solidifies her reputation.
2013B$7M+$2M
Nobel Prize in Literature
Awarded Nobel Prize for her mastery of short stories.
2024B$8M+$1M
Literary Legacy
Munro's work continues to inspire.
Last updated: February 23, 2026