Emma Donoghue Reading Order
9 series · 50 books · Born 1969
Emma Donoghue is an acclaimed author known for her diverse storytelling, with a focus on contemporary and historical fiction. Over her prolific career from 1993 to 2025, she has published 50 books across nine series, including Finbar's Hotel and Lotterys Plus One, as well as standalone novels and various short story collections. Her most notable work, ROOM, has garnered significant recognition in literature and beyond.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing14 books (1998–2024)
Start with Eleventh Annual Collection, the first of 14 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Eleventh Annual Collection 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Poems Between Women 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Mammoth Book of Lesbian Short Stories 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Penguin Book of Irish Fiction 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Love and Sex 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  One Hot Second: Stories About Desire 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Finding the Words 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Truth and Dare: 20 Tales of Heartbreak and Happiness 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | RED 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Love Alters:Stories of Lesbian Love and Erotica 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Inviting Interruptions: Wonder Tales in the Twenty-First Century 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Furies 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Finbar's Hotel Series
Complete1 book (1999–1999)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Ladies' Night at Finbar's Hotel 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Lotterys Plus One Series
Complete2 books (2017–2018)
Start with The Lotterys Plus One and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1993–2010)
Start with Passions Between Women and read in order.
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.
Plays Series
Complete4 books (1996–2017)
Start with Ladies And Gentlemen, the first of 4 books in the Plays series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (1997–2012)
Start with Kissing the Witch and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2006–2011)
Start with Touchy Subjects and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing14 books (1994–2025)
Start with Stir-Fry, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Stir-Fry 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Hood 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Slammerkin 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Life Mask 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Landing 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Sealed Letter 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Room 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Frog Music 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Wonder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Akin 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Pull of the Stars 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Haven 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Learned by Heart 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Paris Express 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.