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Sue Monk Kidd Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

Historical FictionNon-Fiction

Sue Monk Kidd is an American novelist whose sweeping historical fiction explores the intersection of faith, feminism, and racial justice in American life. Her breakout novel The Secret Life of Bees and subsequent works like The Book of Longings showcase her gift for weaving intricate narratives around complex women navigating spiritual awakening and social constraint. Drawing from her background as a South Georgia native, Kidd crafts immersive stories that blend meticulous historical research with profound character development.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Cover of Hungry Hearts: Essays on Courage, Desire, and Belonging
Hungry Hearts: Essays on Courage, Desire, and Belonging
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Instaread Summary Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2016)

Start with Summary of The Boston Girl(By: Anita Diamant,Instaread Summaries), the first of 4 books in the Instaread Summary series.

Start this series with Summary of The Boston Girl(By: Anita Diamant,Instaread Summaries)

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#Title
1
Summary of The Boston Girl(By: Anita Diamant,Instaread Summaries)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Summary of The Invention of Wings(With: Instaread Summaries)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Summary of The Light Between Oceans(By: M.L. Stedman,Instaread Summaries)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Summary of The Pearl That Broke Its Shell(By: Nadia Hashimi,Instaread Summaries)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

12 books (1987–2025)

Start with God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.

Start this series with God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved

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God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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This Is the Day
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of All Things Are Possible
All Things Are Possible
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Love's Hidden Blessings: God Can Touch Your Life When You Least Expect It
Love's Hidden Blessings: God Can Touch Your Life When You Least Expect It
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions
When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of A Luminous Presence: One Woman's Awakening to the Inner Life
A Luminous Presence: One Woman's Awakening to the Inner Life
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd
Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Traveling with Pomegranates(With: Ann Kidd Taylor)
Traveling with Pomegranates(With: Ann Kidd Taylor)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Business Opportunities at Home: How to Start and Maintain Home Based Business
Business Opportunities at Home: How to Start and Maintain Home Based Business
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
The Spiritual Sampler
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Writing Creativity and Soul
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2001–2020)

Start with The Secret Life of Bees, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Secret Life of Bees

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The Secret Life of Bees
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Mermaid Chair
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Invention of Wings
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Book of Longings
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sue Monk Kidd written?
Sue Monk Kidd has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Sue Monk Kidd series?
Here are the first books in Sue Monk Kidd's series: Instaread Summary: Summary of The Boston Girl(By: Anita Diamant,Instaread Summaries); Non-Fiction: God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved.
What order should I read Sue Monk Kidd's books?
We recommend reading Sue Monk Kidd's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sue Monk Kidd still writing new books?
Yes, Sue Monk Kidd has 1 ongoing series: Non-Fiction.

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