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Anita Shreve

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3 series · 23 books · Born 1946

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Anita Shreve is a literary fiction author whose career spans from 1986 to 2017, producing twenty-three books including the Fortune's Rocks Quartet and numerous acclaimed standalone novels. Her work often carries darker psychological undertones, shaped by early influences ranging from Edith Wharton to Eugene O'Neill, and explores complex human relationships with the emotional depth characteristic of literary fiction. A Massachusetts native and former high school teacher, Shreve brings a nuanced understanding of character and consequence to her narratives, blending psychological insight with compelling storytelling.

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.

Start this series with The Pilot's Wife

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The Pilot's Wife
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Fortune's Rocks
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Body Surfing
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

Start this series with Working Woman: A Guide to Fitness and Health

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

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

14 books (1989–2017)

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

Start this series with Eden Close

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

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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