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Paula McLain Reading Order

5 series · 18 books

Historical FictionNon-Fiction

Paula McLain is an American author whose literary career spans historical fiction, poetry, and memoir. She is best known for The Paris Wife, a bestselling novel depicting Ernest Hemingway's first marriage in 1920s Paris. McLain's diverse body of work includes poetry collections, personal essays exploring her experiences in the foster care system, and multiple standalone novels that blend meticulous historical research with intimate character studies.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

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1
Cover of Like Family

Poetry Collections Series

Complete

2 books (1999–2005)

Start with Less of Her and read in order.

Start this series with Less of Her

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#Title
1
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2
Cover of Stumble, Gorgeous
Stumble, Gorgeous
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Point In Time Collection Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2022–2022)

Start with A Wild Rose(By: Fiona Davis), the first of 7 books in the Point In Time Collection series.

Start this series with A Wild Rose(By: Fiona Davis)

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1
A Wild Rose(By: Fiona Davis)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Alison's Conviction(By: Thomas Keneally)
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3
Ash Wednesday
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Landing(By: Olivia Hawker)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Mother Swamp(By: Jesmyn Ward)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Naomi's Gift(By: Martha Hall Kelly)
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7
We Are Bone and Earth(By: Esi Edugyan)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start this series with A Mind of Her Own

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A Mind of Her Own
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Something That Cannot Die
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2008–2026)

Start with A Ticket to Ride, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Ticket to Ride

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1
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A Ticket to Ride
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Paris Wife
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Circling the Sun
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Love and Ruin
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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When the Stars Go Dark
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Paula McLain written?
Paula McLain has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Paula McLain series?
Here are the first books in Paula McLain's series: Poetry Collections: Less of Her; Point In Time Collection: A Wild Rose(By: Fiona Davis); Short Stories/Novellas: A Mind of Her Own.
What order should I read Paula McLain's books?
We recommend reading Paula McLain's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Paula McLain still writing new books?
Yes, Paula McLain has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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