Mary Alice Monroe Reading Order
8 series · 32 books
Mary Alice Monroe is a critically acclaimed novelist known for her immersive storytelling in the realm of environmental fiction. Active from 1995 to 2025, she has published 32 books across eight series, including popular titles like The Beach House and The Islanders. Her works often reflect her deep connection to nature and the urgent issues facing our environment, making her a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Beach House Series
Likely Complete7 books (2002–2021)
Start with The Beach House, the first of 7 books in the Beach House series.
Lowcountry Summer Series
Complete5 books (2013–2016)
Start with The Summer Girls, the first of 5 books in the Lowcountry Summer series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Butterfly Called Hope 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing14 books (1995–2025)
Start with The Long Road Home, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Long Road Home 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Girl in the Mirror 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Book Club 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  One Summer's Night(As: Mary Alice Kruesi) 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Four Seasons 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Skyward 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Sweetgrass 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Secrets We Keep 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Time is a River 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Last Light Over Carolina 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Butterfly's Daughter 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Second Star to the Right(As: Mary Alice Kruesi) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Summer Guests 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Where the Rivers Merge 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Islanders Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Start with The Islanders and read in order.
Young Palmetto Books Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Writing South Carolina, Volume 3: Selections from the Third High School Writing Contest(With: Aida Rogers,Steven Lynn) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mary Alice Monroe written?
- Mary Alice Monroe has written 32 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Mary Alice Monroe series?
- Here are the first books in Mary Alice Monroe's series: Beach House: The Beach House; Lowcountry Summer: The Summer Girls; The Islanders: The Islanders.
- What order should I read Mary Alice Monroe's books?
- We recommend reading Mary Alice Monroe's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Mary Alice Monroe still writing new books?
- Yes, Mary Alice Monroe has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.