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Julie Murphy Reading Order

8 series · 34 books · Born 1965

Young Adult

Julie Murphy is an Australian young adult author who has written over 30 books across multiple series since 2014. Her work spans contemporary romance and coming-of-age stories, with the Dumplin' series standing as her most acclaimed contribution to YA literature. Murphy brings a distinctive voice to teen fiction that explores identity, self-acceptance, and navigating the complexities of adolescence.

Academic Affairs Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1
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Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

9 books (2018–2026)

Start with Hope Nation, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Hope Nation

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2
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3
The Other F Word: A Celebration of the Fat & Fierce
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
5
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Vampires Never Get Old
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Serendipity: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Mermaids Never Drown: Tales to Dive For
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Meet Cute: Count Down to Valentine's Day
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
13 Little Love Stories
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Christmas Notch Series

Ongoing

5 books (2022–2024)

Start with A Merry Little Meet Cute, the first of 5 books in the Christmas Notch series.

Start this series with A Merry Little Meet Cute

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A Merry Little Meet Cute
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Holly Jolly Ever After
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3
Snow Place Like LA
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4
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A Jingle Bell Mingle
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Seas and Greetings
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dumplin' Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2015–2021)

Start with Dumplin' and read in order.

Start this series with Dumplin'

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#Title
1
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2
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3
Cover of Pumpkin

Faith Herbert Origin Story Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2021)

Start with Faith: Taking Flight and read in order.

Start this series with Faith: Taking Flight

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Faith: Taking Flight
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Faith: Greater Heights
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Meant To Be Series

Ongoing

5 books (2021–2025)

Start with If the Shoe Fits, the first of 5 books in the Meant To Be series.

Start this series with If the Shoe Fits

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1
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If the Shoe Fits
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
By the Book(By: Jasmine Guillory)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Kiss the Girl(By: Zoraida Córdova)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Tangled Up In You(By: Christina Lauren)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Worth Fighting For(By: Jesse Q. Sutanto)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2014–2026)

Start with Side Effects May Vary, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Side Effects May Vary

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1
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Side Effects May Vary
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
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Dear Sweet Pea
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Camp Sylvania
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Let Them Stare(With: Jonathan Van Ness)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Undergrads: Student Union
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Vera Stein Is Fine
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Undergrads Series

Ongoing

2 books (2026–2026)

Start with All Nighter and read in order.

Start this series with All Nighter

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1
2
Student Union
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Julie Murphy written?
Julie Murphy has written 34 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Julie Murphy series?
Here are the first books in Julie Murphy's series: Anthologies: Hope Nation; Christmas Notch: A Merry Little Meet Cute; Dumplin': Dumplin'; Faith Herbert Origin Story: Faith: Taking Flight; Meant To Be: If the Shoe Fits.
What order should I read Julie Murphy's books?
We recommend reading Julie Murphy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Julie Murphy still writing new books?
Yes, Julie Murphy has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Christmas Notch, Meant To Be, Standalone Novels, The Undergrads.

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