Laura Childs Reading Order
4 series · 56 books
Laura Childs is a prolific American author known for her engaging cozy mystery novels, with a writing career spanning from 2001 to 2026. She has penned 56 books across four popular series, including the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbooking Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries, as well as various anthologies. Her unique blend of cozy storytelling and suspenseful pacing has captivated readers everywhere.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Cozy Cookbook 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Cackleberry Club Mysteries Series
Likely Complete9 books (2008–2021)
Start with Eggs in Purgatory, the first of 9 books in the Cackleberry Club Mysteries series.
Scrapbooking Mysteries Series
Complete16 books (2003–2019)
Start with Keepsake Crimes, the first of 16 books in the Scrapbooking Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Keepsake Crimes 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Bound for Murder 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Photo Finished 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Motif for Murder 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Frill Kill 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Death Swatch 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Tragic Magic 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Fiber and Brimstone 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Skeleton Letters 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Postcards from the Dead 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Gilt Trip(With: Diana Orgain) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Gossamer Ghost 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Parchment and Old Lace(With: Terrie Farley Moran) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Crepe Factor(With: Terrie Farley Moran) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Glitter Bomb(With: Terrie Farley Moran) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Mumbo Gumbo Murder(With: Terrie Farley Moran) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Tea Shop Mysteries Series
Ongoing30 books (2001–2026)
Start with Death by Darjeeling, the first of 30 books in the Tea Shop Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Death by Darjeeling 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Gunpowder Green 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Shades of Earl Grey 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The English Breakfast Murder 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Jasmine Moon Murder 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Chamomile Mourning 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Blood Orange Brewing 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Dragonwell Dead 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Silver Needle Murder 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Oolong Dead 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Teaberry Strangler 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Scones & Bones 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Agony of the Leaves 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Sweet Tea Revenge 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Steeped in Evil 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Ming Tea Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Devonshire Scream 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Pekoe Most Poison 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Plum Tea Crazy 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Broken Bone China 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Lavender Blue Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Haunted Hibiscus 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Twisted Tea Christmas 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  A Dark and Stormy Tea 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Honey Drop Dead 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Lemon Curd Killer 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Murder in the Tea Leaves 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Peach Tea Smash 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | High Tea and Misdemeanors 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Death at a Firefly Tea 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Laura Childs written?
- Laura Childs has written 56 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Laura Childs series?
- Here are the first books in Laura Childs's series: Cackleberry Club Mysteries: Eggs in Purgatory; Scrapbooking Mysteries: Keepsake Crimes; Tea Shop Mysteries: Death by Darjeeling.
- What order should I read Laura Childs's books?
- We recommend reading Laura Childs's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Laura Childs still writing new books?
- Yes, Laura Childs has 1 ongoing series: Tea Shop Mysteries.