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Rachel Cohn

Rachel Cohn Reading Order

7 series · 21 books · Born 1968

Non-FictionYoung Adult

Rachel Cohn is a young adult author whose career spans two decades of contemporary fiction, beginning with her acclaimed debut Gingerbread in 2002. Known for her accessible voice and emotionally resonant storytelling, she has built a substantial body of work across multiple series, including the romantic Dash & Lily chronicles and the Cyd Charisse novels. Cohn frequently collaborates with fellow author David Levithan, bringing to life diverse characters navigating identity, relationships, and self-discovery in modern settings.

Annex Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2014)

Start with Beta and read in order.

Start this series with Beta

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2
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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2005–2005)

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Cyd Charisse Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2007)

Start with Gingerbread and read in order.

Start this series with Gingerbread

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2
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3
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Dash & Lily Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2020)

Start with Dash & Lily's Book of Dares and read in order.

Start this series with Dash & Lily's Book of Dares

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Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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The Book of Veganish: The Ultimate Guide to Easing into a Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free, Awesomely Delicious Way to Eat, with 70 Easy Recipes Anyone Can Make(With: Kathy Freston)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

9 books (2004–2025)

Start with Pop Princess, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Pop Princess

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Pop Princess
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist(With: David Levithan)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List(With: David Levithan)
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List(With: David Levithan)
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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You Know Where to Find Me
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Very LeFreak
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Kill All Happies
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah(With: David Levithan)
Sam & Ilsa's Last Hurrah(With: David Levithan)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
My Ex-Husband's Ex-Husband(With: Melissa de la Cruz)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Steps Series

Complete

2 books (2003–2006)

Start with The Steps and read in order.

Start this series with The Steps

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Two Steps Forward
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rachel Cohn written?
Rachel Cohn has written 21 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Rachel Cohn series?
Here are the first books in Rachel Cohn's series: Annex: Beta; Cyd Charisse: Gingerbread; Dash & Lily: Dash & Lily's Book of Dares; Steps: The Steps.
What order should I read Rachel Cohn's books?
We recommend reading Rachel Cohn's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rachel Cohn still writing new books?
Yes, Rachel Cohn has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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