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Anita Shreve

Anita Shreve Reading Order

3 series · 23 books · Born 1946

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Anita Shreve was a prominent American author recognized for her compelling works in contemporary fiction, with a particular focus on themes of love and loss. Throughout her career from 1986 to 2017, she published 23 books, including the acclaimed Fortune's Rocks Quartet, standalone novels, and non-fiction. Her ability to weave intricate narratives has earned her a devoted readership and critical acclaim.

Fortune's Rocks Quartet Series

Complete

4 books (1998–2007)

Start with The Pilot's Wife, the first of 4 books in the Fortune's Rocks Quartet series.

#Title
1
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The Pilot's Wife
1998Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Fortune's Rocks
Fortune's Rocks
1999Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Sea Glass
Sea Glass
2002Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Body Surfing
2007Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1986–1989)

Start with Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health
Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health
1986Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Dr. Balter's Child Sense
Dr. Balter's Child Sense
1987Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Remaking Motherhood: How Working Mothers and Shaping Our Children's Future
Remaking Motherhood: How Working Mothers and Shaping Our Children's Future
1987Buy 🇺🇸
4
Who's in Control: Dr. Balter's Guide to Discipline Without Combat
1988Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Women Together, Women Alone
Women Together, Women Alone
1989Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

14 books (1989–2017)

Start with Eden Close, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Eden Close
1989Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Strange Fits of Passion
1991Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Where or When
Where or When
1993Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Resistance
Resistance
1995Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of The Weight of Water
The Weight of Water
1997Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Last Time They Met
2001Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of All He Ever Wanted
All He Ever Wanted
2003Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Light on Snow
Light on Snow
2004Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of A Wedding in December
A Wedding in December
2005Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Testimony
Testimony
2008Buy 🇺🇸
11
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A Change in Altitude
2009Buy 🇺🇸
12
Cover of Rescue
Rescue
2010Buy 🇺🇸
13
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Stella Bain / The Lives of Stella Bain
2013Buy 🇺🇸
14
Cover of The Stars Are Fire
The Stars Are Fire
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Anita Shreve written?
Anita Shreve has written 23 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1986 to 2017.
What is the first book in each Anita Shreve series?
Here are the first books in Anita Shreve's series: Fortune's Rocks Quartet: The Pilot's Wife; Non-Fiction: Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health.
What order should I read Anita Shreve's books?
We recommend reading Anita Shreve's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Anita Shreve's series complete?
Anita Shreve has 3 completed series.

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