Maile Meloy Reading Order
7 series · 30 books
Maile Meloy is a renowned American author known for her captivating narratives in the realm of literary fiction. With a prolific portfolio of 30 books spanning seven series, including her acclaimed work in The Apothecary series, as well as standalone novels and short story collections, Meloy's storytelling has left a significant mark from 1993 to 2021. Her ability to weave intricate tales compellingly captures the human experience, making her a standout voice in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2007–2019)
Start with Selected Shorts: Wartime Lives and read in order.
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Octopus Escapes 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Selected Shorts Series
Complete17 books (1993–2012)
Start with For Better and for Worse, the first of 17 books in the Selected Shorts series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  For Better and for Worse 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Even More Laughs 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Timeless Classics 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Edith Wharton 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Falling in Love 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Family Matters 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Food Fictions 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Pets! 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Tales of Betrayal 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Travel Tales 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Are We There Yet? 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | A Touch of Magic 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The William Hurt Collection 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Whodunit? 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | American Classics 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  New American Stories 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Poe! 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Devotion 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2002–2009)
Start with Half in Love and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2003–2017)
Start with Liars and Saints and read in order.
The Apothecary Series
Complete3 books (2011–2015)
Start with The Apothecary and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Maile Meloy written?
- Maile Meloy has written 30 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Maile Meloy series?
- Here are the first books in Maile Meloy's series: Anthologies: Selected Shorts: Wartime Lives; Selected Shorts: For Better and for Worse; Short Story Collections: Half in Love; The Apothecary: The Apothecary.
- What order should I read Maile Meloy's books?
- We recommend reading Maile Meloy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Maile Meloy's series complete?
- Maile Meloy has 7 completed series.