Sarah Dessen Reading Order
3 series · 20 books · Born 6 June 1970
Sarah Dessen is a celebrated author known for her engaging young adult novels that explore the complexities of adolescence. With a prolific writing career spanning from 1996 to 2026, she has published 20 books across three series, including standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and anthologies. Her most notable work includes the bestselling title "Just Listen," which continues to resonate with readers around the globe.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2002–2006)
Start with One Hot Second: Stories About Desire and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Infinity 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing16 books (1996–2026)
Start with That Summer, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  That Summer 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Someone Like You 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Keeping the Moon 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Dreamland 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  This Lullaby 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  How to Deal 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Truth About Forever 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Just Listen 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Lock and Key 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Along for the Ride 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  What Happened to Goodbye 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Moon and More 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Saint Anything 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Once and for All 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Rest of the Story 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Change of Plans 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sarah Dessen written?
- Sarah Dessen has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sarah Dessen series?
- Here are the first books in Sarah Dessen's series: Anthologies: One Hot Second: Stories About Desire.
- What order should I read Sarah Dessen's books?
- We recommend reading Sarah Dessen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sarah Dessen still writing new books?
- Yes, Sarah Dessen has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.