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Gayle Forman Reading Order

7 series · 24 books

Non-FictionYoung Adult

Gayle Forman is an American author whose emotionally resonant young adult novels have resonated with millions of readers since her debut in 2005. She is best known for If I Stay, a contemporary romance that explores life-altering choices and was adapted into a major film, along with its companion novel If We Ever Meet Again. Her body of work spans multiple series including the Just One Day trilogy and the Faraway novels, showcasing her ability to craft intimate character studies that balance romance, family dynamics, and profound personal growth.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2018)

Start with Who Done It?, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Who Done It?

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#Title
1
Who Done It?
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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My True Love Gave to Me
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Dear Heartbreak
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4

Faraway Series

Complete

5 books (2020–2020)

Start with Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone), the first of 5 books in the Faraway series.

Start this series with Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone)

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#Title
1
Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Cleaners(By: Ken Liu)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Prince and the Troll(By: Rainbow Rowell)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Princess Game(By: Soman Chainani)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5

Gayle Forman Audiobooks Series

Complete

1 book (2020–2020)

#Title
1
The End of My Heart
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

If I Stay Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2011)

Start with If I Stay and read in order.

Start this series with If I Stay

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#Title
1
2
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Where She Went
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Just One Day Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2014)

Start with Just One Day and read in order.

Start this series with Just One Day

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#Title
1
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Just One Day
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Just One Year
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Just One Night
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2005–2005)

#Title
1
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You Can't Get There from Here: A Year On the Fringes of a Shrinking World
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2007–2025)

Start with Sisters in Sanity, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Sisters in Sanity

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#Title
1
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Sisters in Sanity
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of I Was Here
3
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4
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I Have Lost My Way
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Frankie & Bug
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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We Are Inevitable
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7
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8
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Gayle Forman written?
Gayle Forman has written 24 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Gayle Forman series?
Here are the first books in Gayle Forman's series: Anthologies: Who Done It?; Faraway: Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone); If I Stay: If I Stay; Just One Day: Just One Day.
What order should I read Gayle Forman's books?
We recommend reading Gayle Forman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Gayle Forman still writing new books?
Yes, Gayle Forman has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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