Candace Bushnell Reading Order
3 series · 12 books · Born 1958
Candace Bushnell is an American author and journalist whose newspaper column examining Manhattan's dating and social scene became the foundation for the cultural phenomenon Sex and the City. Her sharp, witty exploration of urban single life in that anthology launched an HBO series and film franchise that defined a generation's view of contemporary romance and friendship. Beyond her breakthrough work, Bushnell has written numerous novels including the Carrie Diaries prequels, establishing herself as a keen observer of privilege, ambition, and relationships across American society from the 1980s to the present day.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing2 books (2014–2024)
Candace Bushnell's anthology series consists of two books published between 2014 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996, followed by Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering. The series falls within the literary fiction genre and features curated portraits and narratives from various contributors.
Start with Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996 and read in order.
Start this series with Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1996–2020)
Candace Bushnell's eight standalone novels span from 1996 to 2020, each exploring contemporary urban life and the complexities of modern relationships. Though these books can be read independently, they are best enjoyed in publication order, beginning with the debut Sex and the City and concluding with Rules for Being a Girl, co-written with Katie Cotugno. The series is complete and showcases Bushnell's distinctive literary fiction style across two decades of women's stories.
Start with Sex and the City, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Sex and the City
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The Carrie Diaries Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
This two-book literary fiction series by Candace Bushnell follows a young woman's coming-of-age journey through New York City. The Carrie Diaries arrived in 2010, followed by Summer and the City in 2011, completing the series. Reading the books in publication order reveals the character's evolution through interconnected narratives spanning these formative years in the city.
Start with The Carrie Diaries and read in order.
Start this series with The Carrie Diaries
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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.