Paula McLain Reading Order
5 series · 18 books
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.
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2004–2004)
Poetry Collections Series
Complete2 books (1999–2005)
Paula McLain's poetry collection series consists of two complete volumes published between 1999 and 2005. The collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Less of Her followed by Stumble, Gorgeous. These works represent McLain's earlier poetic output before she became known for her historical fiction and non-fiction writing.
Start with Less of Her and read in order.
Start this series with Less of Her
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Point In Time Collection Series
Likely Complete7 books (2022–2022)
The Point In Time Collection is an anthology series of seven historical fiction novels by different authors, published in 2022. Each book stands alone as a complete story while contributing to the broader collection's exploration of significant moments in time. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Wild Rose by Fiona Davis and continuing through works by Thomas Keneally, Olivia Hawker, Jesmyn Ward, Martha Hall Kelly, and Esi Edugyan. The series appears to be complete.
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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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2019–2020)
Start this series with A Mind of Her Own
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Ongoing6 books (2008–2026)
Paula McLain has written six standalone historical fiction novels published between 2008 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers new to her work typically begin with A Ticket to Ride. The complete sequence includes A Ticket to Ride, The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, Love and Ruin, When the Stars Go Dark, and Skylark, best experienced in publication order to follow the author's evolving perspectives on historical subjects.
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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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.