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Emily Franklin Reading Order

6 series · 31 books

RomanceYoung Adult

Emily Franklin crafts engaging young adult romance stories that explore relationships and personal growth, publishing across multiple series and standalone collections since 2003. Her work spans the Chalet Girls series, the Principles of Love sequence, and various anthologies, establishing her as a prolific voice in contemporary YA romance. Beyond her novels, Franklin contributes to literary magazines and teaches writing while maintaining an active presence in the publishing community through speaking engagements and travel.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2006–2012)

Start with Before, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Before

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3
It's a Wonderful Lie
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Crush: 26 Real-life Tales of First Love
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
How to Spell Chanukah...And Other Holiday Dilemmas
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Chalet Girls Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2008)

Start with Balancing Acts and read in order.

Start this series with Balancing Acts

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Balancing Acts
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Slippery Slopes
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Off the Trails
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

First Time I Heard Series

Complete

5 books (2012–2014)

Start with The First Time I Heard Cocteau Twins(With: Scott Heim,Dean Garcia,Ian Masters,Harold Budd,Lincoln Fong,Guy Fixsen,Anka Wolbert,Van Hoen, Mark,David Narcizo), the first of 5 books in the First Time I Heard series.

Start this series with The First Time I Heard Cocteau Twins(With: Scott Heim,Dean Garcia,Ian Masters,Harold Budd,Lincoln Fong,Guy Fixsen,Anka Wolbert,Van Hoen, Mark,David Narcizo)

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The First Time I Heard Cocteau Twins(With: Scott Heim,Dean Garcia,Ian Masters,Harold Budd,Lincoln Fong,Guy Fixsen,Anka Wolbert,Van Hoen, Mark,David Narcizo)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The First Time I Heard David Bowie(By: Scott Heim,David Balfe,Vanessa Briscoe Hay,Craig Gannon,Connie Deanovich,Laurie Foos,Annette Peacock,Nathan Larson)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The First Time I Heard Kate Bush(By: Scott Heim)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The First Time I Heard The Smiths(By: Scott Heim)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The First Time I Heard My Bloody Valentine(By: Scott Heim,Ian Masters,Bob Mould,Jonathan Segel,Mia Clarke,Roy Christopher,Peter Silberman,Christian Savill,Andrew Prinz)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Principles of Love Series

Complete

7 books (2005–2008)

Start with Piece, Love, and Happiness, the first of 7 books in the Principles of Love series.

Start this series with Piece, Love, and Happiness

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Piece, Love, and Happiness
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Principles of Love
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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All You Need is Love
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Love From London
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Labor of Love
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Summer of Love
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Lessons in Love
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

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1
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Tell Me How You Got Here
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

10 books (2003–2026)

Start with Liner Notes, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Liner Notes

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2
The Girls' Almanac
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Other Half of Me
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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At Face Value
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Half-Life of Planets
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Jenna & Jonah's Fauxmance
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Tessa Masterson Will Go to Prom
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Last Night at the Circle Cinema
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Lioness of Boston
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Love & Other Monsters
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Emily Franklin written?
Emily Franklin has written 31 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Emily Franklin series?
Here are the first books in Emily Franklin's series: Anthologies: Before; Chalet Girls: Balancing Acts; First Time I Heard: The First Time I Heard Cocteau Twins(With: Scott Heim,Dean Garcia,Ian Masters,Harold Budd,Lincoln Fong,Guy Fixsen,Anka Wolbert,Van Hoen, Mark,David Narcizo); Principles of Love: Piece, Love, and Happiness.
What order should I read Emily Franklin's books?
We recommend reading Emily Franklin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Emily Franklin still writing new books?
Yes, Emily Franklin has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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