Maggie O’Farrell Reading Order
4 series · 13 books · Born 1972
Maggie O’Farrell is a celebrated Irish-British author known for her rich storytelling and emotional depth. With a diverse portfolio of 13 books spanning four series and including standalone novels, non-fiction, children's literature, and picture books, she has captivated readers since 2000. Her notable works include the award-winning novels After You'd Gone and The Hand That First Held Mine, showcasing her talent for exploring the intricacies of human relationships.
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Boy Who Lost His Spark 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  I Am, I Am, I Am 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Where Snow Angels Go 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (2000–2026)
Start with After You'd Gone, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  After You'd Gone 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  My Lover's Lover 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Distance Between Us 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Hand That First Held Mine 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Instructions for a Heatwave 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  This Must Be the Place 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Hamnet 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Marriage Portrait 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Land 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Maggie O’Farrell written?
- Maggie O’Farrell has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What order should I read Maggie O’Farrell's books?
- We recommend reading Maggie O’Farrell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Maggie O’Farrell still writing new books?
- Yes, Maggie O’Farrell has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.