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Heather O’Neill Reading Order

3 series · 9 books

Heather O'Neill is a Canadian author known for her unique blend of poetic prose and vivid storytelling. With a focus on contemporary fiction, she has published nine books across three series, including standalone novels, short story collections, and anthologies. Her most renowned work, Lullabies for Little Criminals, gained widespread acclaim after its release in 2006 and was featured in Canada Reads the following year.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2019)

Start with The Journey Prize Stories 20 and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Journey Prize Stories 20
The Journey Prize Stories 20
2
Finding the Words
3
Cover of Whatever Gets You Through
Whatever Gets You Through

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
Cover of Daydreams of Angels
Daydreams of Angels

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2006–2025)

Start with Lullabies for Little Criminals, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Lullabies for Little Criminals
Lullabies for Little Criminals
2
Cover of The Girl Who Was Saturday Night
The Girl Who Was Saturday Night
3
Cover of The Lonely Hearts Hotel
The Lonely Hearts Hotel
4
Cover of When We Lost Our Heads
When We Lost Our Heads
5
Cover of The Capital of Dreams
The Capital of Dreams

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Heather O’Neill written?
Heather O’Neill has written 9 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Heather O’Neill series?
Here are the first books in Heather O’Neill's series: Anthologies: The Journey Prize Stories 20.
What order should I read Heather O’Neill's books?
We recommend reading Heather O’Neill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Heather O’Neill still writing new books?
Yes, Heather O’Neill has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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