Elizabeth Berg Reading Order
7 series · 49 books · Born 1953
Elizabeth Berg is a prolific author known for her poignant explorations of human emotions. Throughout her career from 1984 to 2026, she has penned 49 books across seven series, including notable works like the Katie Nash series and various standalone novels and short story collections. Her writing captures the complexities of everyday life, making her a compelling voice in contemporary fiction.
George Sand Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Dream Lover 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Katie Nash Series
Complete3 books (1993–2002)
Start with Durable Goods and read in order.
Mason Series
Likely Complete4 books (2017–2023)
Start with The Story of Arthur Truluv, the first of 4 books in the Mason series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1992–2020)
Start with Family Traditions, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Random House Reader's Circle Series
Complete15 books (1984–2013)
Start with Lives of the Poets(By: E.L. Doctorow), the first of 15 books in the Random House Reader's Circle series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Lives of the Poets(By: E.L. Doctorow) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Billy Bathgate(By: E.L. Doctorow) 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Tender at the Bone(By: Ruth Reichl) 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Anthropology of an American Girl(By: Hilary Thayer Hamann) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The White Garden(By: Stephanie Barron) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Delta Girls(By: Gayle Brandeis) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Juliet(By: Anne Fortier) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Pull of the Moon 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Wives of Henry Oades(By: Johanna Moran) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Game of Secrets(By: Dawn Tripp) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Definition of Wind(By: Ellen Block) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Homecoming of Samuel Lake(By: Jenny Wingfield) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | When We Were Friends(By: Elizabeth Joy Arnold) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Invisible(By: Carla Buckley) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Lullaby of Polish Girls(By: Dagmara Dominczyk) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2001–2008)
Start with Ordinary Life and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing18 books (1993–2026)
Start with Talk Before Sleep, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Talk Before Sleep 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Range of Motion 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  What We Keep 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Until the Real Thing Comes Along 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Open House 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Never Change 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Say When 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Art of Mending 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Year of Pleasures 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Handmaid and the Carpenter 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  We Are All Welcome Here 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Dream When You're Feeling Blue 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Home Safe 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Last Time I Saw You 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Once Upon a Time, There Was You 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Tapestry of Fortunes 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Days of Wine and Covid 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Life: A Love Story 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Elizabeth Berg written?
- Elizabeth Berg has written 49 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1984 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Elizabeth Berg series?
- Here are the first books in Elizabeth Berg's series: Katie Nash: Durable Goods; Mason: The Story of Arthur Truluv; Non-Fiction: Family Traditions; Random House Reader's Circle: Lives of the Poets(By: E.L. Doctorow); Short Story Collections: Ordinary Life.
- What order should I read Elizabeth Berg's books?
- We recommend reading Elizabeth Berg's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Elizabeth Berg still writing new books?
- Yes, Elizabeth Berg has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.