Ann Hood Reading Order
7 series · 165 books · Born 1956
Ann Hood is a prolific American author celebrated for her engaging novels and poignant short stories, spanning multiple genres including fiction and nonfiction. With a remarkable portfolio of 165 books across seven series, she captivates readers with works such as The Treasure Chest and a range of standalone novels, collections, and novellas. Active from 1987 to 2025, Hood's storytelling prowess continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
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| 1 | San Francisco Noir 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bronx Noir 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Seattle Noir 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Brooklyn Noir 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Hasidic Noir 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 19 | Wall Street Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
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| 71 | Chicago Noir: The Classics 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
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Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (2007–2016)
Start with Over the Hill and Between the Sheets, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
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| 1 | Over the Hill and Between the Sheets 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Dedicated to the People of Darfur 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Blue Christmas 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Crush: 26 Real-life Tales of First Love 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Goodbye to All That 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Knitting Yarns: Writers on Knitting 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  What My Mother Gave Me 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Every Father's Daughter 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Bitch Is Back 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2004–2004)
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| 1 |  An Ornithologist's Guide to Life 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete7 books (1998–2022)
Start with Creating Character Emotions, the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.
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| 1 |  Creating Character Emotions 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Do Not Go Gentle: My Search for Miracles in a Cynical Time 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Comfort: A Journey Through Grief 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Knitting Pearls: Writers Writing About Knitting 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Morningstar: Growing Up With Books 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love, and Food 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Fly Girl: A Memoir 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
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| 1 | Coney Island Dreams 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing16 books (1987–2024)
Start with Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 |  Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Waiting to Vanish 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Three Legged Horse 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Something Blue 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Places to Stay the Night 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Properties of Water 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Ruby 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Knitting Circle 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  How I Saved My Father's Life (And Ruined Everything Else) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Red Thread 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Obituary Writer 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  An Italian Wife 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Book That Matters Most 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Jude Banks, Superhero 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Stolen Child 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Treasure Chest Series
Complete10 books (2011–2014)
Start with Alexander Hamilton: Little Lion, the first of 10 books in the The Treasure Chest series.
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| 1 |  Alexander Hamilton: Little Lion 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Harry Houdini: Prince of Air 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Pearl Buck: Jewel of the East 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Alexander Graham Bell: Master of Sound 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Crazy Horse: Brave Warrior 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Queen Liliuokalani: Royal Prisoner 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Amelia Earhart: Lady Lindy 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Anastasia Romanov: The Last Grand Duchess 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Master 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ann Hood written?
- Ann Hood has written 165 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Ann Hood series?
- Here are the first books in Ann Hood's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Over the Hill and Between the Sheets; Non-Fiction: Creating Character Emotions; The Treasure Chest: Alexander Hamilton: Little Lion.
- What order should I read Ann Hood's books?
- We recommend reading Ann Hood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ann Hood still writing new books?
- Yes, Ann Hood has 2 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Standalone Novels.