Julie Murphy Reading Order

1 book (2026–2026)

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

9 books (2018–2026)

Julie Murphy's Anthologies series comprises seven young adult short story collections published between 2018 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with Hope Nation and continuing through the most recent release. Each anthology features diverse stories and themes, offering standalone tales that can be enjoyed independently while contributing to the collection as a whole.

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

#	Title
1	Hope Nation 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Meet Cute 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Other F Word: A Celebration of the Fat & Fierce 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Body Talk 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	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	Meet Cute: Count Down to Valentine's Day 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	13 Little Love Stories 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2022–2024)

The Christmas Notch series by Julie Murphy comprises five young adult romances released between 2022 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Each standalone story features new characters and their festive romantic adventures, making them readable in any order, though reading in publication order starting with A Merry Little Meet Cute allows you to experience them as intended. The series includes A Merry Little Meet Cute, A Holly Jolly Ever After, Snow Place Like LA, A Jingle Bell Mingle, and Seas and Greetings.

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

#	Title
1	A Merry Little Meet Cute 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Holly Jolly Ever After 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Snow Place Like LA 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Jingle Bell Mingle 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Seas and Greetings 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2021)

Julie Murphy's Dumplin' series is a young adult trilogy published between 2015 and 2021, following the events and characters across three interconnected novels. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dumplin', continuing through Puddin', and concluding with Pumpkin. While not officially confirmed as complete, the series appears to have concluded with its third book.

Start with Dumplin' and read in order.

#	Title
1	Dumplin' 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Puddin' 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pumpkin 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2020–2021)

Julie Murphy's Faith Herbert Origin Story is a two-book young adult series following the character's journey across 2020 and 2021. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Faith: Taking Flight and continuing with Faith: Greater Heights. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Faith: Taking Flight and read in order.

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

5 books (2021–2025)

The Meant To Be series is a young adult romance collection featuring five standalone stories published between 2021 and 2025. Each book is written by a different author—Julie Murphy, Jasmine Guillory, Zoraida Córdova, Christina Lauren, and Jesse Q. Sutanto—offering fresh perspectives on romance and relationships. The series is currently ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with If the Shoe Fits.

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

#	Title
1	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	Tangled Up In You(By: Christina Lauren) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Worth Fighting For(By: Jesse Q. Sutanto) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2014–2026)

Julie Murphy has written seven standalone young adult novels published between 2014 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book features different characters and storylines, though they share Murphy's signature voice and themes relevant to teen readers. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Side Effects May Vary and continuing through the most recent entry, Vera Stein Is Fine. This collection offers flexibility for readers who prefer standalone stories while providing the option to explore Murphy's evolving style across multiple titles.

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

#	Title
1	Side Effects May Vary 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ramona Blue 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dear Sweet Pea 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Camp Sylvania 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Let Them Stare(With: Jonathan Van Ness) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Undergrads: Student Union 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Vera Stein Is Fine 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2026)

The Undergrads is an ongoing young adult series by Julie Murphy consisting of two books released in 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Nighter followed by Student Union. New installments are planned for future release.

Start with All Nighter and read in order.