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Elizabeth Smart Reading Order

4 series ยท 11 books ยท Born 1913

Elizabeth Smart was a prominent American author known for her compelling narratives that blend memoir with advocacy. Active from 1945 until 1994, she produced 11 works across four series, including standalone novels, short story collections, non-fiction, and anthologies. Her most notable work, a memoir detailing her experience and resilience, continues to inspire readers with its themes of survival and courage.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1990โ€“1990)

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1
Cover of The Faber Book of Contemporary Canadian Short Stories
The Faber Book of Contemporary Canadian Short Stories

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1985โ€“1994)

Start with Necessary Secrets, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1
Cover of Necessary Secrets
Necessary Secrets
2
Cover of Autobiographies
Autobiographies
3
4
Cover of Elizabeth's Garden
Elizabeth's Garden
5
Cover of On the Side of the Angels
On the Side of the Angels

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

3 books (1977โ€“1992)

Start with A Bonus and read in order.

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1
2
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In The Meantime
3
Cover of The Collected Poems
The Collected Poems

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (1945โ€“1978)

Start with By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept and read in order.

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1
Cover of By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept
By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept
2
Cover of The Assumption of Rogues and Rascals
The Assumption of Rogues and Rascals

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Elizabeth Smart written?
Elizabeth Smart has written 11 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1945 to 1994.
What is the first book in each Elizabeth Smart series?
Here are the first books in Elizabeth Smart's series: Non-Fiction: Necessary Secrets; Short Story Collections: A Bonus.
What order should I read Elizabeth Smart's books?
We recommend reading Elizabeth Smart's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Elizabeth Smart's series complete?
Elizabeth Smart has 4 completed series.

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