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Adriana Trigiani Reading Order

9 series · 31 books

Non-Fiction

Adriana Trigiani is a celebrated American author known for her engaging storytelling and vivid characterizations, primarily within the women's fiction genre. With an impressive portfolio of 31 books spanning 9 series, her most notable work includes the beloved "Big Stone Gap" series. Active from 2000 to 2026, Trigiani has also crafted stand-alone novels and short stories that showcase her versatility and creativity.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

5 books (2004–2025)

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

#Title
1
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American Girls About Town
2004Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Sunday Night Book Club
The Sunday Night Book Club
2006Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Jane Austen Made Me Do It
Jane Austen Made Me Do It
2011Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank
2021Buy 🇺🇸
5
Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters
2025Buy 🇺🇸

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.

#Title
1
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Big Stone Gap
2000Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Big Cherry Holler
2001Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Milk Glass Moon
2002Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Home to Big Stone Gap
2006Buy 🇺🇸

Cooking with Nonna Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2017–2022)

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

#Title
1
Celebrate Food & Family With Over 100 Classic Recipes from Italian Grandmothers(By: Rossella Rago)
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
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A Year of Italian Holidays
2018Buy 🇺🇸
3
Sunday Dinners with La Famiglia(By: Rossella Rago)
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2012)

Start with Cooking with My Sisters and read in order.

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

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
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The House of Love
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

#Title
1
Do You Want Me to Go?
2026Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2003–2025)

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

#Title
1
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Lucia, Lucia
2003Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Queen of the Big Time
The Queen of the Big Time
2004Buy 🇺🇸
3
Rococo
2005Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of The Shoemaker's Wife
The Shoemaker's Wife
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of All the Stars in the Heavens
All the Stars in the Heavens
2015Buy 🇺🇸
6
Kiss Carlo
2017Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Tony's Wife
Tony's Wife
2018Buy 🇺🇸
8
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The Good Left Undone
2022Buy 🇺🇸
9
The View From Lake Como
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Valentine Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2013)

Start with Very Valentine and read in order.

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

Viola Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start with Viola in Reel Life and read in order.

#Title
1
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Viola in Reel Life
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Viola in the Spotlight
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Adriana Trigiani written?
Adriana Trigiani has written 31 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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