Ellie Alexander Reading Order
10 series · 88 books
Ellie Alexander, a prolific American author, is known for her engaging cozy mystery novels. With 88 titles spread across 10 series, including the popular Bakeshop Mysteries and the Meg Reed Investigates series, she has captivated readers since 2010. Her storytelling weaves delightful intrigue and charm, making her most notable work a staple for mystery enthusiasts.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing13 books (2017–2025)
Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1, the first of 13 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Cozy Case Files Volume 1 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Cozy Case Files Volume 2 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Cozy Case Files Volume 3 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Cozy Case Files Volume 5 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Cozy Case Files Volume 7 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Cozy Case Files Volume 10 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Cozy Case Files Volume 9 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Cozy Case Files Volume 11 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Cozy Case Files Volume 14 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Bakeshop Mysteries Series
Ongoing24 books (2014–2026)
Start with Meet Your Baker, the first of 24 books in the Bakeshop Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Meet Your Baker 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Batter of Life and Death 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  On Thin Icing 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Caught Bread Handed 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Crime of Passion Fruit 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Fudge and Jury 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Trouble Is Brewing 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Another One Bites the Crust 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Live and Let Pie 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Till Death Do Us Tart 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Cup of Holiday Fear 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Chilled to the Cone 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Nothing Bundt Trouble 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Bake, Borrow, and Steal 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Mocha, She Wrote 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Donut Disturb 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Muffin But the Truth 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Catch Me If You Candy 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | A Smoking Bun 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Sticks and Scones 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Killing Me Soufflé 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Laying Down the Latte 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Pumpkin Vice Cafe 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Whisking Hour 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
Ongoing22 books (2017–2025)
Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1, the first of 22 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cozy Case Files Volume 1 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Cozy Case Files Volume 2 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Cozy Case Files Volume 3 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Cozy Case Files Volume 4 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Cozy Case Files Volume 5 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Cozy Case Files Volume 6(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Ellen Hart,Sheila Connolly,Mindy Quigley) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Cozy Case Files Volume 7 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Cozy Case Files Volume 10 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Cozy Case Files Volume 8(By: M.C. Beaton,Diane Kelly,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,SusanCox,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Cozy Case Files Volume 9 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Cozy Case Files Volume 11 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Cozy Case Files Volume 12 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Cozy Case Files Volume 13(By: Mindy Quigley) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Cozy Case Files Volume 14 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Cozy Case Files Volume 15(By: Mindy Quigley) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Cozy Case Files Volume 16(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Diane Kelly,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss,M. C. Beaton) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Cozy Case Files Volume 17 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Cozy Case Files, Volume 18(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Vivien Chien,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Meri Allen,Katharine Schellman,Korina Moss) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 20 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 22 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Meg Reed Investigates Series
Ongoing5 books (2025–2025)
Start with A Body at Boot Camp, the first of 5 books in the Meg Reed Investigates series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Underneath the Ash(As: Kate Dyer-Seeley) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Novel Detectives Mystery Series
Ongoing4 books (2026–2026)
Start with A Death in the Dark, the first of 4 books in the Novel Detectives Mystery series.
Secret Bookcase Mysteries Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2025)
Start with A Holiday Homicide, the first of 6 books in the Secret Bookcase Mysteries series.
Sloan Krause Series
Likely Complete9 books (2018–2023)
Start with Death on Tap, the first of 9 books in the Sloan Krause series.
Sloan Krause Mystery Shorts Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The First Pour 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2025)
Start with Lost Coast Literary and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ellie Alexander written?
- Ellie Alexander has written 88 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Ellie Alexander series?
- Here are the first books in Ellie Alexander's series: Anthologies: Cozy Case Files Volume 1; Bakeshop Mysteries: Meet Your Baker; Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler: Cozy Case Files Volume 1; Meg Reed Investigates: A Body at Boot Camp; Novel Detectives Mystery: A Death in the Dark.
- What order should I read Ellie Alexander's books?
- We recommend reading Ellie Alexander's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ellie Alexander still writing new books?
- Yes, Ellie Alexander has 7 ongoing series: Anthologies, Bakeshop Mysteries, Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler, Meg Reed Investigates, Novel Detectives Mystery and 2 more.