Leslie Meier Reading Order
6 series · 90 books
Leslie Meier is an American cozy mystery writer who has built a prolific career across multiple series since 1991, with nearly 90 books to her name. Best known for her Lucy Stone series featuring a small-town New England newspaper reporter, Meier has also created engaging casts of characters in the Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries, the Knit and Nibble Mystery series, and other collections that blend amateur sleuthing with everyday life. Her work is characterized by accessible prose, community-centered plots, and a focus on intelligent female protagonists navigating murder investigations alongside their personal lives.
A Knit & Nibble Mystery Series
Ongoing15 books (2018–2026)
Start with Died in the Wool(By: Peggy Ehrhart), the first of 15 books in the A Knit & Nibble Mystery series.
Start this series with Died in the Wool(By: Peggy Ehrhart)
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete3 books (2012–2023)
Start with A Winter Wonderland and read in order.
Start this series with A Winter Wonderland
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Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries Series
Ongoing26 books (2012–2026)
Start with Death of a Country Fried Redneck(By: Lee Hollis), the first of 26 books in the Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries series.
Start this series with Death of a Country Fried Redneck(By: Lee Hollis)
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Lucy Stone Series
Ongoing43 books (1991–2026)
Start with Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder, the first of 43 books in the Lucy Stone series.
Start this series with Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder
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Lucy Stone Collections Series
Complete2 books (2007–2010)
Start with Candy Cane Murder and read in order.
Start this series with Candy Cane Murder
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Leslie Meier written?
- Leslie Meier has written 90 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Leslie Meier series?
- Here are the first books in Leslie Meier's series: A Knit & Nibble Mystery: Died in the Wool(By: Peggy Ehrhart); Anthologies: A Winter Wonderland; Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries: Death of a Country Fried Redneck(By: Lee Hollis); Lucy Stone: Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder; Lucy Stone Collections: Candy Cane Murder.
- What order should I read Leslie Meier's books?
- We recommend reading Leslie Meier's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Leslie Meier still writing new books?
- Yes, Leslie Meier has 3 ongoing series: A Knit & Nibble Mystery, Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries, Lucy Stone.