Susan Richards Shreve Reading Order
6 series · 53 books
Susan Richards Shreve is an accomplished American author who has crafted novels, memoirs, and children's literature over a prolific career spanning nearly five decades. Her work spans multiple genres and age groups, including the popular Joshua T. Bates series for young readers and numerous anthologies that showcase diverse voices in contemporary literature. With more than fifty books to her name, Shreve demonstrates versatility across fiction and nonfiction, establishing herself as a significant voice in both children's and adult literary circles.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1995–2000)
Start with The World Is Round Just Like An Orange:Many Ways Of Learning and read in order.
Start this series with The World Is Round Just Like An Orange:Many Ways Of Learning
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Children's Series
Likely Complete25 books (1977–2021)
Start with The Nightmares of Geranium Street, the first of 25 books in the Children's series.
Start this series with The Nightmares of Geranium Street
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Joshua T. Bates Series
Complete4 books (1984–2000)
Start with The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates, the first of 4 books in the Joshua T. Bates series.
Start this series with The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates
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Lucy Forever Series
Complete2 books (1988–1994)
Start with Lucy Forever & Miss Rosetree, Shrinks and read in order.
Start this series with Lucy Forever & Miss Rosetree, Shrinks
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1995–2006)
Start with Skin Deep(With: Marita Golden), the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Skin Deep(With: Marita Golden)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete14 books (1974–2019)
Start with A Fortunate Madness, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Fortunate Madness
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Susan Richards Shreve written?
- Susan Richards Shreve has written 53 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Susan Richards Shreve series?
- Here are the first books in Susan Richards Shreve's series: Anthologies: The World Is Round Just Like An Orange:Many Ways Of Learning; Children's: The Nightmares of Geranium Street; Joshua T. Bates: The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates; Lucy Forever: Lucy Forever & Miss Rosetree, Shrinks; Non-Fiction: Skin Deep(With: Marita Golden).
- What order should I read Susan Richards Shreve's books?
- We recommend reading Susan Richards Shreve's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Susan Richards Shreve's series complete?
- Susan Richards Shreve has 5 completed series.