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Jennifer Finney Boylan Reading Order

5 series · 16 books · Born 1958

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Jennifer Finney Boylan is an acclaimed American writer whose work spans literary fiction, young adult novels, and powerful memoirs exploring identity and transformation. A professor at Barnard College and longtime advocate for transgender rights, Boylan brings authenticity and emotional depth to her storytelling, whether crafting the Falcon Quinn fantasy series for younger readers or crafting introspective standalone novels. Her diverse body of work reflects her multifaceted career as an essayist, editor, and cultural commentator who currently serves as president of PEN America.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2016)

Start with How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity and read in order.

Start this series with How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity

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How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Truth and Dare: 20 Tales of Heartbreak and Happiness
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Bitch Is Back
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Falcon Quinn Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2016)

Start with Falcon Quinn and the Black Mirror and read in order.

Start this series with Falcon Quinn and the Black Mirror

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Falcon Quinn and the Black Mirror
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Falcon Quinn and the Crimson Vapor
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Falcon Quinn and the Bullies of Greenblud
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

5 books (2003–2025)

Start with She's Not There, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with She's Not There

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She's Not There
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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I'm Looking Through You
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Stuck in the Middle with You
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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I'll Give You Something to Cry Aboutla
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (1998–2022)

Start with Getting in, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Getting in

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2
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Long Black Veil
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Mad Honey(With: Jodi Picoult)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jennifer Finney Boylan written?
Jennifer Finney Boylan has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Jennifer Finney Boylan series?
Here are the first books in Jennifer Finney Boylan's series: Anthologies: How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity; Falcon Quinn: Falcon Quinn and the Black Mirror; Non-Fiction: She's Not There.
What order should I read Jennifer Finney Boylan's books?
We recommend reading Jennifer Finney Boylan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jennifer Finney Boylan still writing new books?
Yes, Jennifer Finney Boylan has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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