Jodi Picoult Reading Order
8 series · 43 books · Born 19 May 1966
Jodi Picoult is a prolific author renowned for her emotionally evocative storytelling, primarily in the domain of contemporary fiction. With a remarkable catalog featuring 43 books across eight series, including Between the Lines and the Ruth Jefferson series, she has captivated readers since 1992. Among her most acclaimed works are the bestsellers My Sister’s Keeper and Nineteen Minutes, solidifying her status in the literary landscape through 2026.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2016–2018)
Start with Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life and read in order.
Between the Lines Series
Complete2 books (2012–2015)
Start with Between the Lines(With: Samantha van Leer) and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Love and Murder 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plays Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Over the Moon 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Ruth Jefferson Series
Complete2 books (2016–2016)
Start with Shine and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2013–2017)
Start with The Color War, the first of 4 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with Leaving Home and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing29 books (1992–2026)
Start with Songs of the Humpback Whale, the first of 29 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Songs of the Humpback Whale 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Harvesting the Heart 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Picture Perfect 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Mercy 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Pact 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Keeping Faith 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Plain Truth 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Salem Falls 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Perfect Match 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Second Glance 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  My Sister's Keeper 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Vanishing Acts 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Tenth Circle 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Nineteen Minutes 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Change of Heart 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Handle with Care 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  House Rules 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Sing You Home 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Lone Wolf 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Storyteller 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Leaving Time 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  A Spark of Light 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Book of Two Ways 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Wish You Were Here 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Broken Things 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Choice 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Mad Honey(With: Jennifer Finney Boylan) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | By Any Other Name 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Hollow Bones 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.