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Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult Reading Order

8 series · 43 books · Born 1966-05-19

Literary FictionYoung Adult

Jodi Picoult is an acclaimed literary fiction writer known for emotionally complex narratives that explore moral dilemmas and family relationships. Her body of work spans multiple formats including novels, graphic novels, plays, and anthologies, with numerous titles reaching bestseller status since her debut in 1992. She brings psychological depth and ethical nuance to contemporary issues, creating stories that resonate with both adult and young adult audiences.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2018)

Start with Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life and read in order.

Start this series with Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life

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1
Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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How I Resist
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Between the Lines Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2015)

Start with Between the Lines(With: Samantha van Leer) and read in order.

Start this series with Between the Lines(With: Samantha van Leer)

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#Title
1
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Between the Lines(With: Samantha van Leer)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Off the Page(With: Samantha van Leer)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

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1
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Love and Murder
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Plays Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1
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Over the Moon
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ruth Jefferson Series

Complete

2 books (2016–2016)

Start with Shine and read in order.

Start this series with Shine

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1
2
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Small Great Things
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2017)

Start with The Color War, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with The Color War

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1
The Color War
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Larger Than Life
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Where There's Smoke
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2011–2012)

Start with Leaving Home and read in order.

Start this series with Leaving Home

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1
Leaving Home
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Jodi Picoult Reader's Companion
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

29 books (1992–2026)

Start with Songs of the Humpback Whale, the first of 29 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Songs of the Humpback Whale

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1
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Songs of the Humpback Whale
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Harvesting the Heart
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Picture Perfect
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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6
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Keeping Faith
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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8
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9
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Perfect Match
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Second Glance
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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My Sister's Keeper
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Vanishing Acts
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
The Tenth Circle
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Nineteen Minutes
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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Change of Heart
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Handle with Care
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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18
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Sing You Home
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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20
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The Storyteller
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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Leaving Time
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
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A Spark of Light
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
The Book of Two Ways
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Wish You Were Here
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Broken Things
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
27
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Mad Honey(With: Jennifer Finney Boylan)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
By Any Other Name
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29
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Hollow Bones
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jodi Picoult written?
Jodi Picoult has written 43 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jodi Picoult series?
Here are the first books in Jodi Picoult's series: Anthologies: Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life; Between the Lines: Between the Lines(With: Samantha van Leer); Ruth Jefferson: Shine; Short Stories/Novellas: The Color War; Short Story Collections: Leaving Home.
What order should I read Jodi Picoult's books?
We recommend reading Jodi Picoult's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jodi Picoult still writing new books?
Yes, Jodi Picoult has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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