Reading Order List — Book Series Reading Order Guide
Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy Reading Order

4 series · 22 books · Born 1955

Non-Fiction

Douglas Kennedy is an American novelist born in 1955 whose introspective fiction explores themes of ambition, regret, and personal transformation across diverse settings. His works, including international bestsellers like The Big Picture and The Pursuit of Happiness, are characterized by complex character development and examinations of how ordinary lives intersect with larger historical and social forces. Over a prolific career spanning from 1988 to 2021, Kennedy has established himself as a master of contemporary literary fiction that resonates with readers seeking deeply human narratives about second chances and self-discovery.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1990–1990)

#Title
1
Cover of New Woman, New Fiction
New Woman, New Fiction
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1988–1992)

Start with Beyond The Pyramids and read in order.

Start this series with Beyond The Pyramids

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of Beyond The Pyramids
Beyond The Pyramids
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of In God's Country
In God's Country
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Chasing Mammon
Chasing Mammon
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2013)

Start with The Christmas Ring and read in order.

Start this series with The Christmas Ring

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
The Christmas Ring
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

16 books (1995–2021)

Start with The Dead Heart, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Dead Heart

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of The Dead Heart
The Dead Heart
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Big Picture
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Job
4
Cover of The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Temptation
6
Cover of A Special Relationship
A Special Relationship
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of State of the Union
State of the Union
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of The Woman in the Fifth
The Woman in the Fifth
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Leaving the World
Leaving the World
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of The Moment
11
Cover of Five Days
12
Cover of The Blue Hour
The Blue Hour
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of The Heat of Betrayal
The Heat of Betrayal
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of The Great Wide Open
The Great Wide Open
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Isabelle in the Afternoon
Isabelle in the Afternoon
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of Afraid of the Light
Afraid of the Light
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Douglas Kennedy written?
Douglas Kennedy has written 22 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2021.
What is the first book in each Douglas Kennedy series?
Here are the first books in Douglas Kennedy's series: Non-Fiction: Beyond The Pyramids; Short Stories/Novellas: The Christmas Ring.
What order should I read Douglas Kennedy's books?
We recommend reading Douglas Kennedy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Douglas Kennedy's series complete?
Douglas Kennedy has 3 completed series.

You might also like