Emma Donoghue Reading Order
9 series · 50 books · Born 1969
Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author who has written over fifty books spanning historical fiction, contemporary novels, short stories, and non-fiction since 1993. Her work ranges from detailed historical narratives rooted in her scholarly background in eighteenth-century literature to intimate character studies of modern life, with her debut novel Room gaining international recognition through its film and theatrical adaptations. Beyond her acclaimed standalone novels, Donoghue has created multiple series including collaborative anthologies and works for younger readers, establishing herself as a versatile storyteller across genres and formats.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing14 books (1998–2024)
Start with Eleventh Annual Collection, the first of 14 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Eleventh Annual Collection
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Finbar's Hotel Series
Complete1 book (1999–1999)
Lotterys Plus One Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Start with The Lotterys Plus One and read in order.
Start this series with The Lotterys Plus One
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1993–2010)
Start with Passions Between Women and read in order.
Start this series with Passions Between Women
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Out Of Line Series
Complete7 books (2020–2020)
Start with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill), the first of 7 books in the Out Of Line series.
Start this series with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill)
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Plays Series
Complete4 books (1996–2017)
Start with Ladies And Gentlemen, the first of 4 books in the Plays series.
Start this series with Ladies And Gentlemen
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (1997–2012)
Start with Kissing the Witch and read in order.
Start this series with Kissing the Witch
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2006–2011)
Start with Touchy Subjects and read in order.
Start this series with Touchy Subjects
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing14 books (1994–2025)
Start with Stir-Fry, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Stir-Fry
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Emma Donoghue written?
- Emma Donoghue has written 50 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Emma Donoghue series?
- Here are the first books in Emma Donoghue's series: Anthologies: Eleventh Annual Collection; Lotterys Plus One: The Lotterys Plus One; Non-Fiction: Passions Between Women; Out Of Line: Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill); Plays: Ladies And Gentlemen.
- What order should I read Emma Donoghue's books?
- We recommend reading Emma Donoghue's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Emma Donoghue still writing new books?
- Yes, Emma Donoghue has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.