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Curtis Sittenfeld Reading Order

5 series · 24 books · Born 1975

Curtis Sittenfeld is an acclaimed American author known for her compelling narratives and sharp character portrayals, primarily within the contemporary fiction genre. With a prolific output of 24 works spanning across five series—including standalone novels, short stories, and the Austen Project—her notable titles include the bestselling novel "American Wife," which offers a unique fictional perspective on the life of Laura Bush. Active from 2005 to 2025, Sittenfeld continues to captivate readers with her insightful explorations of love, identity, and social dynamics.

Austen Project Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2016)

Start with Sense & Sensibility(By: Joanna Trollope), the first of 4 books in the Austen Project series.

#Title
1
Cover of Sense & Sensibility(By: Joanna Trollope)
Sense & Sensibility(By: Joanna Trollope)
2
Emma(By: Alexander McCall Smith)
3
Cover of Northanger Abbey(By: Val McDermid)
Northanger Abbey(By: Val McDermid)
4
Cover of Eligible
Eligible

Currency Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2020–2021)

Start with Me and Carlos(By: Tom Perrotta), the first of 8 books in the Currency series.

#Title
1
Me and Carlos(By: Tom Perrotta)
2
Crewelwork(By: Justin Torres)
3
I Would Be Doing This Anyway(By: Jia Tolentino)
4
If You Are Lonely and You Know It(By: Yiyun Li)
5
Rewards(By: Emma Cline)
6
Simplexity(By: Kiley Reid)
7
The Summer House(By: Cristina Henriquez)
8
The Tomorrow Box

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2020)

Start with A Regular Couple and read in order.

#Title
1
A Regular Couple
2
Atomic Marriage
3
Giraffe & Flamingo

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

3 books (2017–2025)

Start with You Think It, I'll Say It and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of You Think It, I'll Say It
You Think It, I'll Say It
2
Cover of Help Yourself
Help Yourself
3
Cover of Show Don't Tell
Show Don't Tell

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2005–2023)

Start with Prep, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Prep
2
Cover of The Man of My Dreams
The Man of My Dreams
3
Cover of American Wife
American Wife
4
Cover of Sisterland
Sisterland
5
Cover of Rodham
Rodham
6
Cover of Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Curtis Sittenfeld written?
Curtis Sittenfeld has written 24 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Curtis Sittenfeld series?
Here are the first books in Curtis Sittenfeld's series: Austen Project: Sense & Sensibility(By: Joanna Trollope); Currency: Me and Carlos(By: Tom Perrotta); Short Stories/Novellas: A Regular Couple; Short Story Collections: You Think It, I'll Say It.
What order should I read Curtis Sittenfeld's books?
We recommend reading Curtis Sittenfeld's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Curtis Sittenfeld still writing new books?
Yes, Curtis Sittenfeld has 1 ongoing series: Short Story Collections.

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