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Candace Bushnell Reading Order

3 series · 12 books · Born 1958

Literary Fiction

Candace Bushnell is a prominent American writer known for her engaging explorations of relationships and modern life. With a diverse body of work spanning 12 books across three series, including The Carrie Diaries, as well as standalone novels and anthologies, she has made a significant mark in contemporary fiction. Active from 1996 to 2024, Bushnell gained notable acclaim for her bestselling work that inspired the iconic HBO series Sex and the City.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

2 books (2014–2024)

Start with Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996 and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996
Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996
2014Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering
Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

8 books (1996–2020)

Start with Sex and the City, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
1996Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Four Blondes
Four Blondes
2000Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Trading Up
Trading Up
2003Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Lipstick Jungle
Lipstick Jungle
2005Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of One Fifth Avenue
One Fifth Avenue
2008Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Killing Monica
Killing Monica
2015Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Is There Still Sex in the City?
Is There Still Sex in the City?
2019Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Rules for Being a Girl(With: Katie Cotugno)
Rules for Being a Girl(With: Katie Cotugno)
2020Buy 🇺🇸

The Carrie Diaries Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2011)

Start with The Carrie Diaries and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Carrie Diaries
The Carrie Diaries
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Summer and the City
Summer and the City
2011Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Candace Bushnell written?
Candace Bushnell has written 12 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Candace Bushnell series?
Here are the first books in Candace Bushnell's series: Anthologies: Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996; The Carrie Diaries: The Carrie Diaries.
What order should I read Candace Bushnell's books?
We recommend reading Candace Bushnell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Candace Bushnell still writing new books?
Yes, Candace Bushnell has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.

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