Reading Order List β€” Book Series Reading Order Guide

Sarah Addison Allen Reading Order

5 series Β· 14 books

Sarah Addison Allen is a celebrated American author known for her enchanting blend of magical realism and contemporary fiction. With 14 titles spanning five series, including Lost Lake and Sweet Tea, as well as standalone novels and anthologies, her work captivates readers with its whimsical charm and heartfelt storytelling. Active from 2000 to 2026, she has garnered acclaim for her most notable book, Garden Spells.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

#Title
1
The Firefly Dance

Lost Lake Series

Complete

2 books (2013–2014)

Start with Waking Kate and read in order.

#Title
1
Waking Kate
2

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

5 books (2008–2026)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Sugar Queen
The Sugar Queen
2
Cover of The Girl Who Chased the Moon
The Girl Who Chased the Moon
3
Cover of The Peach Keeper
The Peach Keeper
4
Cover of Other Birds
Other Birds
5
Cover of Paper Ghosts
Paper Ghosts

Sweet Tea Series

Complete

4 books (2000–2012)

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
Cover of Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes(By: Debra Dixon,Sandra Chastain,Donna Ball,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis,Nancy Knight)
Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes(By: Debra Dixon,Sandra Chastain,Donna Ball,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis,Nancy Knight)
2
Cover of More Sweet Tea(By: Sandra Chastain,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis)
More Sweet Tea(By: Sandra Chastain,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis)
3
On Grandma's Porch(With: Sandra Chastain,Deborah Smith,Susan Goggins)
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)

Waverley Family Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2015)

Start with Garden Spells and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Garden Spells
Garden Spells
2
Cover of First Frost
First Frost

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sarah Addison Allen written?
Sarah Addison Allen has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Sarah Addison Allen series?
Here are the first books in Sarah Addison Allen's series: Lost Lake: Waking Kate; Sweet Tea: Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes(By: Debra Dixon,Sandra Chastain,Donna Ball,Deborah Smith,Virginia Ellis,Nancy Knight); Waverley Family: Garden Spells.
What order should I read Sarah Addison Allen's books?
We recommend reading Sarah Addison Allen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sarah Addison Allen still writing new books?
Yes, Sarah Addison Allen has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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