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Marty Wingate Reading Order

6 series ยท 28 books

Marty Wingate is a prolific American author known for her captivating cozy mysteries, with 28 novels spread across six engaging series, including the Potting Shed Mysteries and the London Ladies' Murder Club. Active from 2003 to 2025, she has gained recognition for her skillful storytelling and vivid imagery. Wingate's most notable works blend her love for gardening and travel, offering readers delightful adventures.

Birds Of A Feather Mysteries Series

Complete

4 books (2015โ€“2018)

Start with Empty Nest, the first of 4 books in the Birds Of A Feather Mysteries series.

#Title
1
2
The Rhyme of the Magpie
3
Every Trick in the Rook
4
Farewell, My Cuckoo

First Edition Library Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2019โ€“2022)

Start with The Bodies in the Library and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Bodies in the Library
The Bodies in the Library
2
Cover of Murder is a Must
Murder is a Must
3
Cover of The Librarian Always Rings Twice
The Librarian Always Rings Twice

London Ladies' Murder Club Series

Ongoing

4 books (2024โ€“2024)

Start with A Body at the Dance Hall, the first of 4 books in the London Ladies' Murder Club series.

#Title
1
A Body at the Dance Hall
2
A Body at the Sรฉance
3
A Body on the Doorstep
4
Murder of a Suffragette

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (2003โ€“2013)

Start with Big Ideas for Northwest Small Gardens, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
Cover of Big Ideas for Northwest Small Gardens
Big Ideas for Northwest Small Gardens
2
Cover of The Big Book of Northwest Perennials
The Big Book of Northwest Perennials
3
Cover of The Bellevue Botanical Garden
The Bellevue Botanical Garden
4
Cover of Landscaping for Privacy
Landscaping for Privacy
5
Cover of Perennials for the Pacific Northwest
Perennials for the Pacific Northwest

Potting Shed Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

9 books (2014โ€“2021)

Start with The Garden Plot, the first of 9 books in the Potting Shed Mysteries series.

#Title
1
The Garden Plot
2
The Red Book of Primrose House
3
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
4
The Bluebonnet Betrayal
5
The Skeleton Garden
6
Best-Laid Plants
7
Midsummer Mayhem
8
Christmas at Greenoak
9
Bittersweet Herbs

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2021โ€“2025)

Start with Glamour Girls and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Glamour Girls
Glamour Girls
2
Cover of The Orphans of Mersea House
The Orphans of Mersea House
3
The House for Lost Children

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Marty Wingate written?
Marty Wingate has written 28 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Marty Wingate series?
Here are the first books in Marty Wingate's series: Birds Of A Feather Mysteries: Empty Nest; First Edition Library Mysteries: The Bodies in the Library; London Ladies' Murder Club: A Body at the Dance Hall; Non-Fiction: Big Ideas for Northwest Small Gardens; Potting Shed Mysteries: The Garden Plot.
What order should I read Marty Wingate's books?
We recommend reading Marty Wingate's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Marty Wingate still writing new books?
Yes, Marty Wingate has 2 ongoing series: London Ladies' Murder Club, Standalone Novels.

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