Maria Padian Reading Order
1 series · 7 books
Maria Padian is an award-winning young adult novelist whose independent stories explore the complexities of adolescence with authenticity and emotional depth. Drawing on her varied career as a journalist and essayist before becoming a full-time writer, Padian brings a distinctive narrative voice to contemporary coming-of-age fiction. Based in Maine, she crafts standalone novels that resonate with both teen and adult readers seeking thoughtful, character-driven narratives.
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Standalone Novels Series
7 books
Maria Padian has written seven standalone novels that can be read in any order, though publication order beginning with 45 Definitions of Brett McCarthy is recommended for new readers. The series spans multiple standalone entries including Brett McCarthy, How to Build a Heart, Jersey Tomatoes Are the Best, Out of Nowhere, and Wrecked, published across different years. Each novel stands alone as its own complete story with separate characters and settings.
Start with 45 definitions of Brett McCarthy, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 definitions of Brett McCarthy |
| 2 | Brett McCarthy |
| 3 | Brett McCarthy |
| 4 | How to build a heart |
| 5 | Jersey tomatoes are the best |
| 6 | Out of nowhere |
| 7 | Wrecked |
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- Maria Padian has written 7 books across 1 series.