Jennifer Weiner Reading Order
7 series Β· 38 books
Jennifer Weiner is an American author, journalist, and television producer who has built a prolific career spanning novels, short fiction, and nonfiction since her 2001 debut. Based in Philadelphia, Weiner has written across multiple genres with particular success in character-driven fiction, creating memorable works like her Cannie Shapiro series alongside standalone novels and essay collections. Her versatility across fiction and nonfiction, combined with her work in television and journalism, has established her as a multifaceted voice in contemporary American literature.
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Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2004β2020)
Jennifer Weiner edited six anthology collections between 2004 and 2020, with the series now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with American Girls About Town and continuing through Pretty Bitches. The series comprises various essay and story compilations spanning nonfiction topics and themes relevant to women's experiences and interests.
Start with American Girls About Town, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with American Girls About Town
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | American Girls About Town |
| 2 | Girls' Night In |
| 3 | Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading |
| 4 | Cosmo's Sexiest Stories Ever |
| 5 | How I Resist |
| 6 | Pretty Bitches |
Cannie Shapiro Series
Complete3 books (2002β2013)
Jennifer Weiner's Cannie Shapiro series comprises three complete novels published between 2002 and 2013 that should be read in publication order. The series follows the same protagonist across the books, with each installment building on the events and character development of its predecessors. Good in Bed introduces the main character, Certain Girls continues her story, and Good Men concludes the trilogy.
Start with Good in Bed and read in order.
Start this series with Good in Bed
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Good in Bed |
| 2 | Certain Girls |
| 3 | Good Men |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2016β2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hungry Heart |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete7 books (2006β2023)
Jennifer Weiner's Short Stories/Novellas series spans seven books published between 2006 and 2023, collecting her shorter fiction and memoir pieces. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Swim and continuing through Golden Hills. The collection showcases Weiner's range across fiction and personal narrative, with titles like A Memoir of Grief and Everyone's a Critic reflecting her exploration of different forms and subject matter throughout the series.
Start with Swim, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Swim
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Swim |
| 2 | The Half Life |
| 3 | Recalculating |
| 4 | A Memoir of Grief |
| 5 | Disconnected |
| 6 | Everyone's a Critic |
| 7 | Golden Hills |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2006β2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Guy Not Taken |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing17 books (2002β2025)
Jennifer Weiner's collection of seventeen standalone novels spans from 2002 to 2025 and should be read in publication order, beginning with In Her Shoes. Though each book stands alone with its own characters and story, reading them chronologically by release date provides the best experience of Weiner's evolving voice and themes. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent entries being That Summer, The Summer Place, and two additional titles published through 2025.
Start with In Her Shoes, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with In Her Shoes
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | In Her Shoes |
| 2 | Little Earthquakes |
| 3 | Goodnight Nobody |
| 4 | Best Friends Forever |
| 5 | Fly Away Home |
| 6 | Then Came You |
| 7 | The Next Best Thing |
| 8 | All Fall Down |
| 9 | Who Do You Love |
| 10 | Mrs. Everything |
| 11 | Big Summer |
| 12 | Dog People |
| 13 | Off Season |
| 14 | That Summer |
| 15 | The Summer Place |
| 16 | The Breakaway |
| 17 | The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits |
The Littlest Bigfoot Series
Likely Complete3 books (2016β2023)
Jennifer Weiner's Littlest Bigfoot series consists of three novels published between 2016 and 2023. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Littlest Bigfoot, followed by Little Bigfoot, Big City, and concluding with The Bigfoot Queen. The series appears to be complete.
Start with The Littlest Bigfoot and read in order.
Start this series with The Littlest Bigfoot
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Littlest Bigfoot |
| 2 | Little Bigfoot, Big City |
| 3 | The Bigfoot Queen |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jennifer Weiner written?
- Jennifer Weiner has written 38 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jennifer Weiner series?
- Here are the first books in Jennifer Weiner's series: Anthologies: American Girls About Town; Cannie Shapiro: Good in Bed; Short Stories/Novellas: Swim; The Littlest Bigfoot: The Littlest Bigfoot.
- What order should I read Jennifer Weiner's books?
- We recommend reading Jennifer Weiner's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jennifer Weiner still writing new books?
- Yes, Jennifer Weiner has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

