Lisa See Reading Order
5 series · 14 books
Lisa See is an American author known for blending historical fiction with deeply researched narratives about Asian and Asian-American experiences. Her work spans both memoirs exploring family heritage, like her acclaimed genealogical study On Gold Mountain, and sweeping novels set across Chinese history and culture, including bestsellers such as Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls. See's fiction often centers women's stories across generations, combining lyrical prose with meticulous historical detail to illuminate overlooked perspectives from Asia's past.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
May and Pearl Series
Complete2 books (2009–2011)
Start with Shanghai Girls and read in order.
Start this series with Shanghai Girls
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1995–1995)
Red Princess Series
Complete3 books (1997–2002)
Start with Flower Net and read in order.
Start this series with Flower Net
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2005–2026)
Start with Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lisa See written?
- Lisa See has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lisa See series?
- Here are the first books in Lisa See's series: May and Pearl: Shanghai Girls; Red Princess: Flower Net.
- What order should I read Lisa See's books?
- We recommend reading Lisa See's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lisa See still writing new books?
- Yes, Lisa See has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.