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Mary Alice Monroe Reading Order

9 series · 33 books

Non-Fiction

Mary Alice Monroe is a New York Times bestselling author who discovered her signature voice through environmental storytelling after relocating to South Carolina's coastal lowcountry. Her fiction explores the interconnected beauty and vulnerability of natural habitats, drawing on firsthand observations of landscapes under ecological pressure to create narratives that illuminate conservation issues. From endangered sea turtles and migratory raptors to threatened saltwater ecosystems, Monroe weaves urgent environmental themes throughout her emotionally resonant novels, particularly in series like The Beach House and Lowcountry Summer.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
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Reunion Beach: Stories Inspired by Dorothea Benton Frank
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Beach House Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2002–2021)

Start with The Beach House, the first of 7 books in the Beach House series.

Start this series with The Beach House

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#Title
1
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The Beach House
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Swimming Lessons
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Beach House Memories
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Beach House for Rent
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Beach House Reunion
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
On Ocean Boulevard
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Summer of Lost and Found
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lowcountry Summer Series

Complete

5 books (2013–2016)

Start with The Summer Girls, the first of 5 books in the Lowcountry Summer series.

Start this series with The Summer Girls

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1
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The Summer Girls
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Summer Wind
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Summer's End
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Lowcountry Christmas
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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A Lowcountry Wedding
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

#Title
1
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Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
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A Butterfly Called Hope
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

14 books (1995–2025)

Start with The Long Road Home, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Long Road Home

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#Title
1
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The Long Road Home
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Girl in the Mirror
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Book Club
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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One Summer's Night(As: Mary Alice Kruesi)
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Four Seasons
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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8
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The Secrets We Keep
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Time is a River
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Last Light Over Carolina
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Butterfly's Daughter
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Second Star to the Right(As: Mary Alice Kruesi)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Summer Guests
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Where the Rivers Merge
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Islanders Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with The Islanders and read in order.

Start this series with The Islanders

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#Title
1
The Islanders
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Search for Treasure
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Rivers Series

Complete

1 book (2027–2027)

#Title
1
The Rivers' End
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Young Palmetto Books Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
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Writing South Carolina, Volume 3: Selections from the Third High School Writing Contest(With: Aida Rogers,Steven Lynn)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mary Alice Monroe written?
Mary Alice Monroe has written 33 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2027.
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.

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