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Catherine Ryan Hyde Reading Order

5 series Β· 52 books

Catherine Ryan Hyde is an American author whose prolific output spans novels, short stories, and essays across both traditional and digital publishing platforms. Her work has achieved bestseller status internationally while earning numerous accolades for her short fiction. Known for exploring themes of human connection and personal transformation, Hyde has built a diverse catalog of over fifty books that ranges from standalone novels to thoughtfully curated story collections and collaborative anthologies.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2017)

Catherine Ryan Hyde's anthology series consists of two complete collections published between 2003 and 2017. The first book, Dog is My Co-Pilot, was released in 2003, followed by Equality: What Do You Think About When You Think of Equality? in 2017. These non-fiction anthologies should be read in publication order to experience the author's evolving perspectives across the series.

Start with Dog is My Co-Pilot and read in order.

Start this series with Dog is My Co-Pilot

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Equality: What Do You Think About When You Think of Equality?

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Catherine Ryan Hyde's three-book non-fiction series was published between 2012 and 2014 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with How to be a Writer in the E-Age, followed by The Long Steep Path, and concluding with 365 Days of Gratitude. These standalone works offer insights across different aspects of personal and professional development.

Start with How to be a Writer in the E-Age and read in order.

Start this series with How to be a Writer in the E-Age

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How to be a Writer in the E-Age
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365 Days of Gratitude

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2013)

Catherine Ryan Hyde's short story collection series comprises three books published between 1998 and 2013, presenting a complete set of interconnected narratives. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Earthquake Weather, followed by Always Chloe, and concluding with Subway Dancer. These collections explore the human condition through interconnected short stories that reveal how lives touch and transform one another in unexpected ways.

Start with Earthquake Weather and read in order.

Start this series with Earthquake Weather

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

43 books (1997–2026)

Catherine Ryan Hyde has written 41 standalone novels published between 1997 and 2025, with the series remaining ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Funerals for Horses and continuing through titles like Pay It Forward, Becoming Chloe, Jumpstart the World, and Don't Let Me Go. Each novel stands alone with its own characters and story, allowing readers to start anywhere, though following the publication sequence captures Hyde's evolving themes and storytelling across nearly three decades.

Start with Funerals for Horses, the first of 41 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Funerals for Horses

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Electric God / The Hardest Part of Love
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Walter's Purple Heart
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Love in the Present Tense
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The Year of My Miraculous Reappearance
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The Day I Killed James
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The Language of Hoofbeats
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Leaving Blythe River
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Have You Seen Luis Velez?
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Brave Girl, Quiet Girl
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Seven Perfect Things
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So Long, Chester Wheeler
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A Different Kind of Gone
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Life, Loss, and Puffins
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Rolling Toward Clear Skies
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Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe
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Michael Without Apology
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Come Back to the World
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The Other Kind of Lion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Catherine Ryan Hyde written?
Catherine Ryan Hyde has written 52 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Catherine Ryan Hyde series?
Here are the first books in Catherine Ryan Hyde's series: Anthologies: Dog is My Co-Pilot; Non-Fiction: How to be a Writer in the E-Age; Short Story Collections: Earthquake Weather.
What order should I read Catherine Ryan Hyde's books?
We recommend reading Catherine Ryan Hyde's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Catherine Ryan Hyde still writing new books?
Yes, Catherine Ryan Hyde has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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