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Paula McLain Reading Order

5 series Β· 17 books

Paula McLain is an acclaimed American writer celebrated for her captivating historical fiction, particularly her bestselling novel, The Paris Wife, which explores Ernest Hemingway's early life. Over her prolific career from 1999 to 2026, she has penned 17 books across five series, including standalone novels, short stories, poetry collections, and non-fiction. McLain's diverse portfolio showcases her talent for storytelling, compelling readers with both fiction and personal narratives.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

#Title
1
Cover of Like Family
Like Family

Poetry Collections Series

Complete

2 books (1999–2005)

Start with Less of Her and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Less of Her
Less of Her
2
Cover of Stumble, Gorgeous
Stumble, Gorgeous

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.

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

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
A Mind of Her Own

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2008–2026)

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

#Title
1
Cover of A Ticket to Ride
A Ticket to Ride
2
Cover of The Paris Wife
The Paris Wife
3
Cover of Circling the Sun
Circling the Sun
4
Cover of Love and Ruin
Love and Ruin
5
Cover of When the Stars Go Dark
When the Stars Go Dark
6

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Paula McLain written?
Paula McLain has written 17 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).
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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