Sue Monk Kidd Reading Order
4 series · 21 books
Sue Monk Kidd is an acclaimed American author known for her captivating historical fiction that explores themes of race, feminism, and spirituality. With a prolific career spanning from 1987 to 2025, she has written 21 books across four series, including standalone novels, non-fiction works, and anthologies. Her most celebrated titles include The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings, which showcase her rich storytelling and insightful commentary.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hungry Hearts: Essays on Courage, Desire, and Belonging 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Instaread Summary Series
Complete4 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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Summary of The Boston Girl(By: Anita Diamant,Instaread Summaries) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Summary of The Invention of Wings(With: Instaread Summaries) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Summary of The Light Between Oceans(By: M.L. Stedman,Instaread Summaries) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Summary of The Pearl That Broke Its Shell(By: Nadia Hashimi,Instaread Summaries) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing12 books (1987–2025)
Start with God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved, the first of 12 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  This Is the Day 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  All Things Are Possible 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Love's Hidden Blessings: God Can Touch Your Life When You Least Expect It 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Luminous Presence: One Woman's Awakening to the Inner Life 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Traveling with Pomegranates(With: Ann Kidd Taylor) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Business Opportunities at Home: How to Start and Maintain Home Based Business 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Spiritual Sampler 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Writing Creativity and Soul 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (2001–2020)
Start with The Secret Life of Bees, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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.