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Jacquelyn Mitchard Reading Order

8 series · 37 books

Literary FictionNon-FictionYoung Adult

Jacquelyn Mitchard is an American author and former journalist whose debut novel The Deep End of the Ocean became a landmark selection for Oprah's Book Club in 1996, establishing her as a major voice in contemporary fiction. Her emotionally resonant work spans literary fiction, young adult novels, and memoirs, often exploring themes of family, loss, and resilience through deeply human storytelling. Across multiple series including the Cappadora Family saga and the Midnight Twins books, Mitchard has published over 35 works that combine psychological depth with accessible, page-turning narratives.

Anthologies Series

Complete

8 books (1997–2013)

Start with Out of the Mold, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Out of the Mold

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Out of the Mold
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
It's a Boy: Women Writers on Raising Sons
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
It's a Girl: Women Writers on Raising Daughters
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Mr. Wrong: Real-Life Stories about the Men We Used to Love
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Over the Hill and Between the Sheets
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Crush: 26 Real-life Tales of First Love
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Who Done It?
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cappadora Family Series

Complete

2 books (1996–2009)

Start with The Deep End of the Ocean and read in order.

Start this series with The Deep End of the Ocean

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1
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The Deep End of the Ocean
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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No Time to Wave Goodbye
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Children's Series

Complete

1 book (2009–2009)

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Eagle Eyes(By: Michael S. Lewis)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Midnight Twins Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2010)

Start with The Midnight Twins and read in order.

Start this series with The Midnight Twins

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1
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The Midnight Twins
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Look Both Ways
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Watch for Me by Moonlight
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

3 books (1985–1997)

Start with Mother Less Child: The Love Story of a Family and read in order.

Start this series with Mother Less Child: The Love Story of a Family

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Mother Less Child: The Love Story of a Family
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Jane Addams: Peace Activist
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

2 books (2004–2007)

Start with Baby Bat's Lullaby and read in order.

Start this series with Baby Bat's Lullaby

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1
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Baby Bat's Lullaby
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Ready, Set, School!
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

16 books (1998–2025)

Start with The Most Wanted, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Most Wanted

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1
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The Most Wanted
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Theory of Relativity
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Christmas, Present
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Twelve Times Blessed
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Starring Prima!: The Mouse of the Ballet Jolie
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Rosalie, My Rosalie: The Tale of a Duckling
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Breakdown Lane
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Cage of Stars
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Now You See Her
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Still Summer
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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All We Know of Heaven
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Second Nature
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Two If by Sea
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Good Son
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
A Very Inconvenient Scandal
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
The Birdwatcher
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

What We Saw at Night Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2013)

Start with What We Lost in the Dark and read in order.

Start this series with What We Lost in the Dark

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1
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What We Lost in the Dark
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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What We Saw at Night
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jacquelyn Mitchard written?
Jacquelyn Mitchard has written 37 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Jacquelyn Mitchard series?
Here are the first books in Jacquelyn Mitchard's series: Anthologies: Out of the Mold; Cappadora Family: The Deep End of the Ocean; Midnight Twins: The Midnight Twins; Non-Fiction: Mother Less Child: The Love Story of a Family; Picture: Baby Bat's Lullaby.
What order should I read Jacquelyn Mitchard's books?
We recommend reading Jacquelyn Mitchard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jacquelyn Mitchard still writing new books?
Yes, Jacquelyn Mitchard has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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