Sarah Addison Allen Reading Order

1 book (2011–2011)

2 books (2013–2014)

Sarah Addison Allen's Lost Lake series consists of two fantasy-infused literary fiction novels published between 2013 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Waking Kate followed by Lost Lake. Both books explore magical realism and emotional transformation through Allen's signature blend of wonder and intimate character study.

Start with Waking Kate and read in order.

6 books (2003–2026)

Sarah Addison Allen has written five standalone novels in the fantasy and literary fiction genres, published between 2008 and 2026. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Sugar Queen. The series remains ongoing, with each novel functioning as an independent story that can be enjoyed without reading the others.

Start with The Sugar Queen, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Tried and True(As: Katie Gallagher) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Sugar Queen 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Girl Who Chased the Moon 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Peach Keeper 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Other Birds 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Paper Ghosts 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2000–2012)

The Sweet Tea series is a four-book fantasy and literary fiction collection published between 2000 and 2012, now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes and concluding with Sweeter Than Tea. The series features contributions from multiple authors across its installments, blending imaginative storytelling with Southern literary traditions.

Start with Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes(By: Debra Dixon,Sandra Chastain,Donna Ball,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis,Nancy Knight), the first of 4 books in the Sweet Tea series.

#	Title
1	Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes(By: Debra Dixon,Sandra Chastain,Donna Ball,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis,Nancy Knight) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	More Sweet Tea(By: Sandra Chastain,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On Grandma's Porch(With: Sandra Chastain,Deborah Smith,Susan Goggins) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sweeter Than Tea(By: Kimberly Brock,Deborah Grace Staley,Tom Honea,Jane Jacobson,Valerie Keiser Norris,S.P. Sipal,Clara Wimberly,Misty Barrere,Willis Baker,Martina Boone,Deedra Climer,Darcy Crowder,Kathleen Hodges) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2007–2015)

Sarah Addison Allen's Waverley Family series consists of two complete fantasy-literary fiction novels published between 2007 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Garden Spells followed by First Frost. Both books explore the interconnected lives and magical elements surrounding the Waverley family across different time periods.

Start with Garden Spells and read in order.

#	Title
1	Garden Spells 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	First Frost 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible