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Paul Gallico

Paul Gallico Reading Order

7 series · 46 books · Born 1897-07-26

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Paul Gallico was an acclaimed American writer who transitioned from a celebrated career as a sportswriter for the New York Daily News in the 1920s to become a prolific fiction author. His versatile body of work spans literary novels, short stories, and non-fiction, with particular success in character-driven tales like the Mrs. 'Arris series and The Snow Goose, which earned the O. Henry Prize. Drawing on his keen observation of human nature and experience across multiple genres, Gallico crafted engaging narratives that appealed to both popular magazines and discerning readers throughout the mid-twentieth century.

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Alexandra Hero Series

Complete

2 books (1959–1964)

Start with Too Many Ghosts and read in order.

Start this series with Too Many Ghosts

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Too Many Ghosts
1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Hand of Mary Constable
1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (1985–1985)

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Wickedest Show on Earth
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hiram Holliday Series

Complete

2 books (1939–2020)

Start with The Adventures of Hiram Holliday and read in order.

Start this series with The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

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The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
1939Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Secret Front
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mrs. 'Arris Series

Complete

5 books (1958–1974)

Start with Flowers For Mrs. Harris, the first of 5 books in the Mrs. 'Arris series.

Start this series with Flowers For Mrs. Harris

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Flowers For Mrs. Harris
1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
1958Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to New York
1960Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Mrs. 'Arris Goes To Parliament / Mrs. Harris MP
Mrs. 'Arris Goes To Parliament / Mrs. Harris MP
1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Mrs. Harris Goes To Moscow
Mrs. Harris Goes To Moscow
1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1959–2015)

Start with The Hurricane Story, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with The Hurricane Story

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1
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The Hurricane Story
1959Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Silent Miaow
1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Confessions of a Story-Teller
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Farewell to Sport
1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Lou Gehrig: Pride of the Yankees
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

4 books (1972–1988)

Start with Honorable Cat, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with Honorable Cat

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1
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Honorable Cat
1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Snow Goose and Other Stories
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Love Is A Gimmick And Other Short Stories
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Best of Paul Gallico
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

27 books (1941–1979)

Start with The Snow Goose, the first of 27 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Snow Goose

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The Snow Goose
1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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3
Jennie / The Abandoned
1950Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Small Miracle
The Small Miracle
1951Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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Trial by Terror
1952Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Foolish Immortals
1953Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Love of Seven Dolls
Love of Seven Dolls
1954Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
10
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Thomasina / The Three Lives of Thomasina
1957Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
12
Cover of Scruffy
13
Cover of Love, Let Me Not Hunger
Love, Let Me Not Hunger
1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of The Day the Guinea-Pig Talked
The Day the Guinea-Pig Talked
1963Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Adventures of Jean-Pierre
1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Day Jean-Pierre Was Pignapped
1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Cover of The Day Jean-Pierre Joined The Circus
The Day Jean-Pierre Joined The Circus
1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
The Man Who Was Magic
1966Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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The Story of Silent Night‎
1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Manxmouse
21
Cover of The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Cover of Matilda
23
Cover of The Zoo Gang
The Zoo Gang
1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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Miracle in the Wilderness
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Cover of The Boy Who Invented the Bubble Gun
The Boy Who Invented the Bubble Gun
1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
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Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
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The House That Wouldn't Go Away
1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Paul Gallico written?
Paul Gallico has written 46 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1939 to 2020.
What is the first book in each Paul Gallico series?
Here are the first books in Paul Gallico's series: Alexandra Hero: Too Many Ghosts; Hiram Holliday: The Adventures of Hiram Holliday; Mrs. 'Arris: Flowers For Mrs. Harris; Non-Fiction: The Hurricane Story; Short Story Collections: Honorable Cat.
What order should I read Paul Gallico's books?
We recommend reading Paul Gallico's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Paul Gallico's series complete?
Paul Gallico has 7 completed series.

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