Elin Hilderbrand Reading Order
11 series · 40 books · Born 1969
Elin Hilderbrand is an acclaimed American novelist known for her captivating stories set primarily in Nantucket. With an impressive catalog of 40 books spanning 11 series, she has created memorable works such as 28 Summers, The Academy, and Paradise. Active from 2000 to 2026, her engaging narratives often explore themes of love and family against picturesque backdrops.
28 Summers Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2021)
Start with 28 Summers and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nantucket Series
Ongoing4 books (2008–2024)
Start with A Summer Affair, the first of 4 books in the Nantucket series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Blue Book 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Paradise Series
Complete3 books (2018–2020)
Start with Winter in Paradise and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing3 books (2013–2024)
Start with The Surfing Lesson and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Endless Summer 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete17 books (2000–2023)
Start with The Beach Club, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Beach Club 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Nantucket Nights 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Summer People 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Blue Bistro 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Love Season 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Barefoot 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Island 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Silver Girl 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Summerland 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Beautiful Day 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Matchmaker 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Rumor 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Here's to Us 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Identicals 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Golden Girl 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Hotel Nantucket 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Five-Star Weekend 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Summer of Series
Complete2 books (2019–2020)
Start with Summer of '69 and read in order.
The Academy Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2026)
Start with The Academy and read in order.
Winter Series
Complete4 books (2014–2017)
Start with Winter Street, the first of 4 books in the Winter series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elin Hilderbrand written?
- Elin Hilderbrand has written 40 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Elin Hilderbrand series?
- Here are the first books in Elin Hilderbrand's series: 28 Summers: 28 Summers; Nantucket: A Summer Affair; Paradise: Winter in Paradise; Short Stories/Novellas: The Surfing Lesson; Summer of: Summer of '69.
- What order should I read Elin Hilderbrand's books?
- We recommend reading Elin Hilderbrand's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elin Hilderbrand still writing new books?
- Yes, Elin Hilderbrand has 3 ongoing series: Nantucket, Short Stories/Novellas, The Academy.