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Shanna Swendson Reading Order

7 series · 38 books

FantasyRomance

Shanna Swendson is an American fantasy and romance author known for blending magical worlds with contemporary settings and humor. She is best recognized for her Katie Chandler series, which launched with Enchanted, Inc. and follows a young woman navigating a hidden magical New York City while juggling career ambitions and romance. Across multiple series including Lucky Lexie Mysteries and Rebel Mechanics, Swendson has crafted nearly forty books that appeal to readers seeking character-driven stories with whimsical elements and emotional depth.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2007–2020)

Start this series with Everything I Needed to Know About Being a Girl I Learned From Judy Blume

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Everything I Needed to Know About Being a Girl I Learned From Judy Blume
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Where the Veil Is Thin
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fairy Tale Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2015)

Start with A Fairy Tale and read in order.

Start this series with A Fairy Tale

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A Fairy Tale
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Kind of Magic
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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To Catch a Queen
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Katie Chandler / Enchanted, Inc. Series

Likely Complete

12 books (2005–2023)

Start with Enchanted, Inc., the first of 12 books in the Katie Chandler / Enchanted, Inc. series.

Start this series with Enchanted, Inc.

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Enchanted, Inc.
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Once Upon Stilettos
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Damsel Under Stress
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Don't Hex with Texas
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Much Ado About Magic
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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No Quest For The Wicked
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Kiss and Spell
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Frogs and Kisses
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Paint the Town Red
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Criminal Enchantment
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Enchanted Ever After
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Tales of Enchantment
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lucky Lexie Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2020–2022)

Start with Case of the Curious Crystals, the first of 7 books in the Lucky Lexie Mysteries series.

Start this series with Case of the Curious Crystals

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1
Case of the Curious Crystals
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Interview with a Dead Editor
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Case of the Vanishing Visitor
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Mystery of the Drowned Driver
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Secret of the Haunted Hotel
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Case of the Broken Bridge
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Mystery of the Secret Santa
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rebel Mechanics Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with Rebel Mechanics and read in order.

Start this series with Rebel Mechanics

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1
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Rebel Mechanics
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Rebel Magisters
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Rebels Rising
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

7 books (1993–2020)

Start with A Storybook Hero, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Storybook Hero

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1
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A Storybook Hero
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Love's Best Friend
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Runaway Hearts
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Dateless In Dallas
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Emergency Stand By Date
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Twice Upon a Christmas
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Make Mine Magic
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tales of Rydding Village Series

Ongoing

4 books (2023–2025)

Start with Tea and Empathy, the first of 4 books in the Tales of Rydding Village series.

Start this series with Tea and Empathy

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1
Tea and Empathy
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Bread and Burglary
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Clouds & Curses
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Weaving & Wyverns
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Shanna Swendson written?
Shanna Swendson has written 38 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Shanna Swendson series?
Here are the first books in Shanna Swendson's series: Anthologies: Everything I Needed to Know About Being a Girl I Learned From Judy Blume; Fairy Tale: A Fairy Tale; Katie Chandler / Enchanted, Inc.: Enchanted, Inc.; Lucky Lexie Mysteries: Case of the Curious Crystals; Rebel Mechanics: Rebel Mechanics.
What order should I read Shanna Swendson's books?
We recommend reading Shanna Swendson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Shanna Swendson still writing new books?
Yes, Shanna Swendson has 1 ongoing series: Tales of Rydding Village.

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