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Jennifer Finney Boylan Reading Order

5 series · 15 books · Born 1958

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Jennifer Finney Boylan is a celebrated American author and transgender activist known for her compelling storytelling and insightful prose. With a diverse body of work that includes 15 books spanning five series such as Falcon Quinn, along with standalone novels, short stories, and nonfiction, she has made a significant mark in contemporary literature. Active from 1998 to 2025, her most notable contributions reflect both her literary talent and her commitment to advocacy.

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2016)

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

#Title
1
Cover of How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity
How Beautiful the Ordinary: Twelve Stories of Identity
2008Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Truth and Dare: 20 Tales of Heartbreak and Happiness
Truth and Dare: 20 Tales of Heartbreak and Happiness
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Bitch Is Back
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Falcon Quinn Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2016)

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

#Title
1
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Falcon Quinn and the Black Mirror
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Falcon Quinn and the Crimson Vapor
Falcon Quinn and the Crimson Vapor
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Falcon Quinn and the Bullies of Greenblud
2016Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

4 books (2003–2025)

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

#Title
1
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She's Not There
2003Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of I'm Looking Through You
I'm Looking Through You
2008Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Stuck in the Middle with You
2013Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cleavage: Men, Women, and the Space Between Us
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
I'll Give You Something to Cry Aboutla
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (1998–2022)

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

#Title
1
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Getting in
1998Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Long Black Veil
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Good Boy
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Mad Honey(With: Jodi Picoult)
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jennifer Finney Boylan written?
Jennifer Finney Boylan has written 15 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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