Victoria Hislop Reading Order
6 series Β· 16 books
Victoria Hislop is a celebrated author known for her captivating storytelling and rich historical settings. With over 16 books spanning 6 series, including novels, non-fiction, and short story collections, she has made a significant mark in contemporary literature. Her most notable work, "The Island," showcases her talent for weaving emotional narratives that resonate with readers around the world. Active from 2001 to 2023, Hislop continues to enchant audiences with her diverse body of work.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2009β2013)
Start with Ox-Tales: Fire and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ox-Tales: Fire 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | RED 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Story: 100 Great Short Stories Written by Women 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Emma Donoghue Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2006β2011)
Start with Touchy Subjects(By: Emma Donoghue) and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Touchy Subjects(By: Emma Donoghue) 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Three and a Half Deaths(By: Emma Donoghue) 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Island Series
Complete2 books (2005β2020)
Start with The Island and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Island 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | One August Night 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2001β2002)
Start with Sink or Swim and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sink or Swim 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Fix Your Life - Now!(With: Duncan Goodhew) 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2012β2017)
Start with The Last Dance and Other Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Dance and Other Stories 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Cartes Postales from Greece 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete5 books (2008β2023)
Start with The Return, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Return 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Thread 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Sunrise 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Those Who Are Loved 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Figurine 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Victoria Hislop written?
- Victoria Hislop has written 16 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Victoria Hislop series?
- Here are the first books in Victoria Hislop's series: Anthologies: Ox-Tales: Fire; Emma Donoghue Short Story Collections: Touchy Subjects(By: Emma Donoghue); Island: The Island; Non-Fiction: Sink or Swim; Short Story Collections: The Last Dance and Other Stories.
- What order should I read Victoria Hislop's books?
- We recommend reading Victoria Hislop's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Victoria Hislop's series complete?
- Victoria Hislop has 5 completed series.

