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
Complete1 book (1990โ1990)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Faber Book of Contemporary Canadian Short Stories 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete5 books (1985โ1994)
Start with Necessary Secrets, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Necessary Secrets 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Autobiographies 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Juvenilia 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Elizabeth's Garden 1989Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | On the Side of the Angels 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1977โ1992)
Start with A Bonus and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Bonus 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | In The Meantime 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Collected Poems 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1945โ1978)
Start with By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept 1945Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Assumption of Rogues and Rascals 1978Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

