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
Complete3 books (2010β2014)
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
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit |
| 2 | Wedding Cake for Breakfast |
| 3 | New Voices in Fiction Sampler |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | My Own Miraculous |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2005β2026)
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.
Start this series with Gods in Alabama
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gods in Alabama |
| 2 | Between, Georgia |
| 3 | The Girl Who Stopped Swimming |
| 4 | A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty |
| 5 | Backseat Saints |
| 6 | Someone Else's Love Story |
| 7 | The Opposite of Everyone |
| 8 | The Almost Sisters |
| 9 | Never Have I Ever |
| 10 | Mother May I |
| 11 | With My Little Eye |
| 12 | Missing Sister |
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.

