Lois Winston Reading Order
8 series · 34 books
Lois Winston is a prolific author known for her engaging cozy mysteries and compelling storytelling. With 34 titles spanning eight series, including the widely acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries and Empty Nest Mystery, she has captivated readers since 2006. Her diverse body of work also features standalone novels and short stories, showcasing her versatility in the genre.
Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries Series
Ongoing17 books (2010–2026)
Start with Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun, the first of 17 books in the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Crewel Intentions 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Death by Killer Mop Doll 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Decoupage Can Be Deadly 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Mosaic Mayhem 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Revenge of the Crafty Corpse 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Crafty Crimes 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Patchwork Peril 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Stitch to Die for 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Scrapbook of Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Drop Dead Ornaments 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  A Sew Deadly Cruise 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Stitch, Bake, Die! 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Guilty as Framed 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Sorry, Knot Sorry 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Embroidered Lies and Alibis 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2008–2015)
Start with Dreams & Desires of Romance Tales 2 and read in order.
Collections Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Once Upon a Romance 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Empty Nest Mystery Series
Complete2 books (2014–2016)
Start with Definitely Dead and read in order.
Gertie Series
Complete2 books (2006–2012)
Start with Talk Gertie to Me and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Top Ten Reasons Your Novel Is Rejected: And How to Avoid Them 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014–2021)
Start with The Magic Paintbrush and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (2007–2015)
Start with Love, Lies and a Double Shot of Deception, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lois Winston written?
- Lois Winston has written 34 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lois Winston series?
- Here are the first books in Lois Winston's series: Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries: Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun; Anthologies: Dreams & Desires of Romance Tales 2; Empty Nest Mystery: Definitely Dead; Gertie: Talk Gertie to Me; Short Stories/Novellas: The Magic Paintbrush.
- What order should I read Lois Winston's books?
- We recommend reading Lois Winston's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lois Winston still writing new books?
- Yes, Lois Winston has 1 ongoing series: Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries.