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Mindy McGinnis Reading Order

5 series · 17 books

Literary FictionYoung Adult

Mindy McGinnis is an American author who crafts literary young adult fiction that confronts complex social issues through compelling character-driven narratives. Her work spans psychological thrillers, dystopian fiction, and contemporary problem novels that tackle themes ranging from survival and environmental collapse to identity and institutional trauma. With over seventeen books published since 2013, McGinnis has established herself through standalone novels and series including the Given Duet and her continuation of the Maximum Ride franchise, earning recognition for her unflinching exploration of difficult subjects in the YA space.

Given Duet Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2018)

Start with Given to the Sea and read in order.

Start this series with Given to the Sea

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Given to the Sea
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Given to the Earth
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Maximum Ride: Hawk Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2020–2021)

Start with Hawk(By: James Patterson,Gabrielle Charbonnet) and read in order.

Start this series with Hawk(By: James Patterson,Gabrielle Charbonnet)

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Hawk(By: James Patterson,Gabrielle Charbonnet)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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City of the Dead(With: James Patterson)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Not A Drop To Drink Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2014)

Start with Not a Drop to Drink and read in order.

Start this series with Not a Drop to Drink

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Not a Drop to Drink
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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In a Handful of Dust
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2015–2026)

Start with A Madness So Discreet, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Madness So Discreet

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1
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A Madness So Discreet
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Female of the Species
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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This Darkness Mine
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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Be Not Far from Me
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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A Long Stretch of Bad Days
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Under This Red Rock
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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How Girls Are Made
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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What Rough Beast
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Initial Insult Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2021–2022)

Start with The Initial Insult and read in order.

Start this series with The Initial Insult

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The Initial Insult
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Last Laugh
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mindy McGinnis written?
Mindy McGinnis has written 17 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mindy McGinnis series?
Here are the first books in Mindy McGinnis's series: Given Duet: Given to the Sea; Maximum Ride: Hawk: Hawk(By: James Patterson,Gabrielle Charbonnet); Not A Drop To Drink: Not a Drop to Drink; The Initial Insult: The Initial Insult.
What order should I read Mindy McGinnis's books?
We recommend reading Mindy McGinnis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mindy McGinnis still writing new books?
Yes, Mindy McGinnis has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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