Mary Roach Reading Order
7 series · 24 books · Born 20 March 1959
Mary Roach is a renowned American author known for her engaging exploration of science and humor. With a prolific career spanning from 2003 to 2025, she has penned 24 books across seven series that delve into topics ranging from medical and scientific research to the supernatural. Her most notable work combines wit and insightful inquiry, making complex subjects accessible and entertaining for readers.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2009–2015)
Start with Best Sex Writing 2009 and read in order.
Best American Science and Nature Writing Series
Likely Complete12 books (2010–2021)
Start with The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2010(By: Tim Folger,Freeman Dyson), the first of 12 books in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2010(By: Tim Folger,Freeman Dyson) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2012(By: Tim Folger,Dan Ariely) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013(By: Tim Folger,Siddhartha Mukherjee) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014(By: Tim Folger,Deborah Blum) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2015(By: Rebecca Skloot) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016(By: Tim Folger,Amy Stewart) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2017(By: Tim Folger,Hope Jahren) 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2018(By: Tim Folger,Sam Kean) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2019(By: Sy Montgomery,Jaime Green) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2020(By: Michio Kaku,Jaime Green) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2021(By: Ed Yong,Jaime Green) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mary Roach Humor Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013–2021)
Start with My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places and read in order.
Mary Roach Medical Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mary Roach Scientific Research Series
Likely Complete5 books (2008–2022)
Start with Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex, the first of 5 books in the Mary Roach Scientific Research series.
Mary Roach Supernatural Research Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
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| 1 |  Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife / Six Feet Over 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
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| 1 | Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mary Roach written?
- Mary Roach has written 24 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Mary Roach series?
- Here are the first books in Mary Roach's series: Anthologies: Best Sex Writing 2009; Best American Science and Nature Writing: The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2010(By: Tim Folger,Freeman Dyson); Mary Roach Humor: My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places; Mary Roach Scientific Research: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex.
- What order should I read Mary Roach's books?
- We recommend reading Mary Roach's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mary Roach's series complete?
- Mary Roach has 4 completed series.