Catherine Ryan Hyde Reading Order
5 series · 50 books
Catherine Ryan Hyde is an accomplished American author known for her heartfelt novels and captivating short stories. With a diverse body of work spanning 50 titles across five series—including standalone novels, collections, non-fiction, picture books, and anthologies—she has left a significant mark in contemporary literature since her debut in 1997. Her most notable work, "Pay It Forward," has resonated with readers worldwide, showcasing her ability to blend emotional depth with inspiring themes.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2003–2017)
Start with Dog is My Co-Pilot and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2012–2014)
Start with How to be a Writer in the E-Age and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Paw It Forward 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1998–2013)
Start with Earthquake Weather and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing41 books (1997–2025)
Start with Funerals for Horses, the first of 41 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Funerals for Horses 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Pay It Forward 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Electric God / The Hardest Part of Love 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Walter's Purple Heart 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Becoming Chloe 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Love in the Present Tense 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Year of My Miraculous Reappearance 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Chasing Windmills 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Day I Killed James 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Diary of a Witness 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | When I Found You 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Jumpstart the World 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Second Hand Heart 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Dont Let Me Go 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  When You Were Older 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Walk Me Home 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Where We Belong 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Take Me with You 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Language of Hoofbeats 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Ask Him Why 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Worthy 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Leaving Blythe River 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Say Goodbye for Now 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Allie and Bea 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Wake Up 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Heaven Adjacent 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Just After Midnight 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Have You Seen Luis Velez? 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Stay 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Brave Girl, Quiet Girl 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  My Name is Anton 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Boy Underground 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Seven Perfect Things 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Dreaming of Flight 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | So Long, Chester Wheeler 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | A Different Kind of Gone 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | Just a Regular Boy 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | Life, Loss, and Puffins 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | Rolling Toward Clear Skies 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Michael Without Apology 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Catherine Ryan Hyde written?
- Catherine Ryan Hyde has written 50 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- 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.