
Cecelia Ahern Reading Order
8 series Β· 39 books Β· Born 1981-09-30
Irish author Cecelia Ahern has built a prolific career spanning fantasy, literary fiction, and short-form storytelling since her debut in 2003. Beginning with the bestselling contemporary romance P.S. I Love You at age twenty-one, she has since published thirty-six books across multiple series and standalone works that blend emotional depth with imaginative premises. Her range extends from the dystopian social commentary of the Flawed duology to collaborative ventures like Doctor Who: Time Trips, establishing her as a versatile writer who explores the intersection of human relationships and speculative worlds.
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2005β2014)
Cecelia Ahern edited this complete collection of four anthologies spanning from 2005 to 2014, each featuring diverse literary and fantastical stories. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Irish Girls Are Back in Town and continuing through The Book Lovers' Appreciation Society, RED, and Doctor Who: Time Trips. These standalone anthologies showcase various authors and genres within Ahern's fantasy and literary fiction focus, making them ideal for readers who enjoy varied short fiction collections.
Start with Irish Girls Are Back in Town, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Irish Girls Are Back in Town
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Irish Girls Are Back in Town |
| 2 | The Book Lovers' Appreciation Society |
| 3 | RED |
| 4 | Doctor Who: Time Trips |
Detective Thingy Majiggy Series
Ongoing2 books (2026β2027)
Cecelia Ahern's Detective Thingy Majiggy series is an ongoing fantasy-literary fiction blend that currently contains two books published in 2026 and 2027. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Detective Thingy Majiggy followed by Detective Thingy Majiggy and the Case of the Talking Mirror. Additional installments are expected as the series continues to develop.
Start with Detective Thingy Majiggy and read in order.
Start this series with Detective Thingy Majiggy
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Detective Thingy Majiggy |
| 2 | Detective Thingy Majiggy and the Case of the Talking Mirror |
Doctor Who: Time Trips Series
Complete8 books (2013β2014)
Doctor Who: Time Trips is a complete science fiction series by Cecelia Ahern consisting of eight standalone novellas published between 2013 and 2014. Each book follows the Doctor on different adventures across time and space, and can be read in any order, though publication order is recommended for the best experience. The series includes The Death Pit, A Handful of Stardust, Into the Nowhere, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Salt of the Earth, The Anti-Hero, The Bog Warrior, and The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Time Traveller.
Start with The Death Pit, the first of 8 books in the Doctor Who: Time Trips series.
Start this series with The Death Pit
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Death Pit |
| 2 | A Handful of Stardust |
| 3 | Into the Nowhere |
| 4 | Keeping Up with the Joneses |
| 5 | Salt of the Earth |
| 6 | The Anti-Hero |
| 7 | The Bog Warrior |
| 8 | The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Time Traveller |
Flawed Series
Complete2 books (2016β2017)
Cecelia Ahern's Flawed series comprises two complete novels published in 2016 and 2017 that should be read in publication order. The duology blends fantasy and literary fiction elements across Flawed and its sequel Perfect. Readers should begin with the first installment to experience the story as intended before moving to the conclusion.
Start with Flawed and read in order.
Start this series with Flawed
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Flawed |
| 2 | Perfect |
P.S. I Love You Series
Complete2 books (2003β2019)
Cecelia Ahern's P.S. I Love You series consists of two complete novels published across sixteen years, beginning with the original 2003 book and concluding with its 2019 sequel. The books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the story's progression. This literary fiction series blends emotional depth with fantastical elements, following characters through transformative life experiences.
Start with PS, I Love You and read in order.
Start this series with PS, I Love You
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | PS, I Love You |
| 2 | Postscript |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2006β2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs Whippy |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2010β2019)
Cecelia Ahern's three short story collections span nearly a decade of her fantasy and literary fiction work. Every Year, Girl in the Mirror, and Roar were published between 2010 and 2019 and should be read in publication order. This complete series offers standalone story entries collected across the three volumes, making it an ideal starting point for readers new to Ahern's short fiction alongside fans of her longer works.
Start with Every Year and read in order.
Start this series with Every Year
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Every Year |
| 2 | Girl in the Mirror |
| 3 | Roar |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing17 books (2004β2026)
Cecelia Ahern's standalone novels span from 2004 to 2025, comprising sixteen books that blend fantasy and literary fiction across contemporary and imaginative settings. Though published as independent stories, these works share thematic concerns with interconnected emotional landscapes, and should be read in publication order beginning with Where Rainbows End. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent entries including Freckles, In a Thousand Different Ways, and Into the Storm.
Start with Where Rainbows End / Rosie Dunne / Love, Rosie, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Where Rainbows End / Rosie Dunne / Love, Rosie
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Where Rainbows End / Rosie Dunne / Love, Rosie |
| 2 | If You Could See Me Now |
| 3 | A Place Called Here / There's No Place Like Here |
| 4 | Thanks for the Memories |
| 5 | The Gift |
| 6 | The Book of Tomorrow |
| 7 | The Time of My Life |
| 8 | One Hundred Names |
| 9 | How to Fall in Love |
| 10 | The Year I Met You |
| 11 | The Marble Collector |
| 12 | Lyrebird |
| 13 | Freckles |
| 14 | In a Thousand Different Ways |
| 15 | Into the Storm |
| 16 | Paper Heart |
| 17 | Love Unlocked |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cecelia Ahern written?
- Cecelia Ahern has written 39 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Cecelia Ahern series?
- Here are the first books in Cecelia Ahern's series: Anthologies: Irish Girls Are Back in Town; Detective Thingy Majiggy: Detective Thingy Majiggy; Doctor Who: Time Trips: The Death Pit; Flawed: Flawed; P.S. I Love You: PS, I Love You.
- What order should I read Cecelia Ahern's books?
- We recommend reading Cecelia Ahern's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Cecelia Ahern still writing new books?
- Yes, Cecelia Ahern has 2 ongoing series: Detective Thingy Majiggy, Standalone Novels.

