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Joshilyn Jackson Reading Order

3 series Β· 16 books

Joshilyn Jackson is a bestselling novelist known for her emotionally complex stories that blend humor with deeper explorations of family dynamics and personal secrets. Her award-winning works, including The Almost Sisters, Never Have I Ever, and Mother, May I, showcase her talent for creating compelling narratives populated by flawed, relatable characters navigating difficult moral questions. Writing across standalone novels and short fiction, Jackson has built a devoted readership drawn to her Southern-inflected voice and page-turning plots that balance wit with genuine emotional weight.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2014)

Joshilyn Jackson edited three complete anthologies published between 2010 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit, followed by Wedding Cake for Breakfast and concluding with New Voices in Fiction Sampler.

Start with Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit and read in order.

Start this series with Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit

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Cover of Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit
Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit
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Wedding Cake for Breakfast
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New Voices in Fiction Sampler

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

12 books (2005–2026)

Joshilyn Jackson has written twelve standalone novels from 2005 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. While each book functions as a complete story with its own characters and plot, readers should follow publication order beginning with Gods in Alabama to experience Jackson's evolving narrative style and thematic exploration. The series spans from her debut through her most recent work, offering twelve independent entry points into different stories and settings.

Start with Gods in Alabama, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Cover of The Girl Who Stopped Swimming
The Girl Who Stopped Swimming
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A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty
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Someone Else's Love Story
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The Opposite of Everyone
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Joshilyn Jackson written?
Joshilyn Jackson has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Joshilyn Jackson series?
Here are the first books in Joshilyn Jackson's series: Anthologies: Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit.
What order should I read Joshilyn Jackson's books?
We recommend reading Joshilyn Jackson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Joshilyn Jackson still writing new books?
Yes, Joshilyn Jackson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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