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Adriana Trigiani Reading Order

9 series · 32 books

Non-Fiction

Adriana Trigiani is a prolific American author, playwright, and filmmaker who has maintained an impressive publishing pace since 2000, releasing books across multiple genres including fiction and nonfiction. Her work spans diverse formats from narrative fiction to family-focused cookbooks and curated anthologies, demonstrating versatility in both literary storytelling and practical lifestyle writing. Based in New York City, Trigiani has built a multifaceted career that extends beyond authorship into television production, film direction, and screenwriting.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

5 books (2004–2025)

Start with American Girls About Town, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with American Girls About Town

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American Girls About Town
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Sunday Night Book Club
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Jane Austen Made Me Do It
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Big Stone Gap Series

Complete

4 books (2000–2006)

Start with Big Stone Gap, the first of 4 books in the Big Stone Gap series.

Start this series with Big Stone Gap

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Big Stone Gap
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Big Cherry Holler
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Milk Glass Moon
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Home to Big Stone Gap
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cooking with Nonna Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2017–2026)

Start with Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers(By: Rossella Rago) and read in order.

Start this series with Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers(By: Rossella Rago)

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Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers(By: Rossella Rago)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Year of Italian Holidays
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Sunday Dinners with La Famiglia(By: Rossella Rago)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Italian Celebration Cookbook(By: Rossella Rago)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2012)

Start with Cooking with My Sisters and read in order.

Start this series with Cooking with My Sisters

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1
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Cooking with My Sisters
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Don't Sing at the Table
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Wisdom of My Grandmothers
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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The House of Love
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1
Do You Want Me to Go?
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2003–2025)

Start with Lucia, Lucia, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Lucia, Lucia

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Lucia, Lucia
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Queen of the Big Time
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
4
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The Shoemaker's Wife
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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All the Stars in the Heavens
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
7
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8
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The Good Left Undone
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
The View From Lake Como
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Valentine Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2013)

Start with Very Valentine and read in order.

Start this series with Very Valentine

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1
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Very Valentine
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Brava, Valentine / Encore Valentine
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Supreme Macaroni Company
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Viola Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start with Viola in Reel Life and read in order.

Start this series with Viola in Reel Life

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Viola in Reel Life
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Viola in the Spotlight
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adriana Trigiani written?
Adriana Trigiani has written 32 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Adriana Trigiani series?
Here are the first books in Adriana Trigiani's series: Anthologies: American Girls About Town; Big Stone Gap: Big Stone Gap; Cooking with Nonna: Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers(By: Rossella Rago); Non-Fiction: Cooking with My Sisters; Valentine: Very Valentine.
What order should I read Adriana Trigiani's books?
We recommend reading Adriana Trigiani's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Adriana Trigiani still writing new books?
Yes, Adriana Trigiani has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.

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