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Marian Keyes

Marian Keyes Reading Order

7 series Β· 30 books Β· Born 10 September 1963

Marian Keyes is a celebrated Irish author known for her engaging and witty storytelling, primarily in the women's fiction genre. With a prolific portfolio that includes 30 titles across 7 series, such as the Walsh Family series and various standalone novels and collections, she captivates readers with her relatable characters and sharp humor. Active from 1995 to 2024, Keyes's most notable work continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1995–2013)

Start with Irish Girls About Town, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Irish Girls About Town
Irish Girls About Town
2
Cover of Yeats Is Dead!
Yeats Is Dead!
3
Cover of The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales
The Worst Noel: Hellish Holiday Tales
4
The Booby Trap and Other Bits and Boobs

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (2001–2016)

Start with Under the Duvet: Shoes, Reviews, Having the Blues, Builders, Babies, Families and Other Calamities, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Under the Duvet: Shoes, Reviews, Having the Blues, Builders, Babies, Families and Other Calamities
Under the Duvet: Shoes, Reviews, Having the Blues, Builders, Babies, Families and Other Calamities
2
Cover of Cracks in My Foundation: Bags, Trips, Make-up Tips, Charity, Glory, and the Darker Side of the Story
Cracks in My Foundation: Bags, Trips, Make-up Tips, Charity, Glory, and the Darker Side of the Story
3
Cover of Further Under the Duvet
Further Under the Duvet
4
Cover of Saved by Cake
Saved by Cake
5
Cover of Making It Up As I Go Along
Making It Up As I Go Along

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2000)

Start with Is Gearr and read in order.

#Title
1
2
Cover of No Dress Rehearsal
No Dress Rehearsal

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2002–2005)

Start with Big Night Out and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Big Night Out
Big Night Out
2
Nothing Bad Ever Happens in Tiffany's

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1996–2020)

Start with Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married
Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married
2
Cover of Last Chance Saloon
Last Chance Saloon
3
Cover of Sushi for Beginners
Sushi for Beginners
4
Cover of The Other Side of the Story
The Other Side of the Story
5
Cover of This Charming Man
This Charming Man
6
Cover of The Brightest Star in the Sky
The Brightest Star in the Sky
7
Cover of The Woman Who Stole My Life
The Woman Who Stole My Life
8
9

Walsh Family Series

Ongoing

7 books (1995–2024)

Start with Watermelon, the first of 7 books in the Walsh Family series.

#Title
1
Cover of Watermelon
Watermelon
2
Cover of Rachel's Holiday
Rachel's Holiday
3
4
Cover of Anybody Out There?
Anybody Out There?
5
Cover of The Mystery of Mercy Close
The Mystery of Mercy Close
6
Cover of Again, Rachel
Again, Rachel
7
My Favourite Mistake

Walsh Family Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walsh Family

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Marian Keyes written?
Marian Keyes has written 30 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Marian Keyes series?
Here are the first books in Marian Keyes's series: Anthologies: Irish Girls About Town; Non-Fiction: Under the Duvet: Shoes, Reviews, Having the Blues, Builders, Babies, Families and Other Calamities; Short Stories/Novellas: Is Gearr; Short Story Collections: Big Night Out; Walsh Family: Watermelon.
What order should I read Marian Keyes's books?
We recommend reading Marian Keyes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Marian Keyes still writing new books?
Yes, Marian Keyes has 1 ongoing series: Walsh Family.

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