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Stacey Halls Books in Order
A bestselling British writer who grew up in Rossendale, Lancashire, Stacey Halls has four fantastic historical fiction novels to her name.
Her first book, The Familiars, published in 2019 and instantly became a Sunday Times Bestseller, spending 11 weeks on the list.
Here are all of her books in publication order.
Evie Woods Books in Order
An international bestselling author, Evie Woods published her first book, The Lost Bookshop, in 2023. It has since sold more than one million copies and been translated into 30 languages around the world.
Evie’s newest book, The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris, is set to publish in early 2025.
B.K. Borison Books in Order
Beginning her writing career as a self published author, Borison followed in the well trodden footsteps of Colleen Hoover and Ana Huang. She was then picked up by a traditional publisher, Berkley, after the Lovelight series took off on social media.
When writing, Borison specialises in cosy contemporary romances with emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon worthy settings. She currently lives in Baltimore with her husband, toddler and giant dog.
Layne Fargo Books in Order
Currently residing in Chicago, Layne Fargo has a background in theatre, women’s studies, and library science. Her books are unapologetically feminist, and have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
I recently read The Favourites, which adds a dark spin to the current sports romance Booktok trend, and thought it was absolutely fantastic.
Bal Khabra Books in Order
Bal is a Canadian romance author who published her first book in 2024. Her spicy sports romances are sprinkled with references to her South Asian roots, celebrating the beauty of being raised within two cultures.
With two published books and one more to come in 2025, Bal is certainly a writer to watch.
All of the Bridget Jones Books and Movies in Order
First published in 1996, Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding has sold millions of copies around the world, with an enduring appeal that relates to several generations of women.
The books themselves were published in an order that doesn’t follow the story chronologically, and I have to admit, it’s something that I’ve found incredibly confusing in the past. The movies, on the other hand, do follow the chronological order of the story, instead of the publication date of the books.
Talia Hibbert Books in Order
Here is everything you need to know about Talia Hibbert’s books.
With more than 15 novels to her name, Talia is a bestselling romance author currently living in Nottinghamshire.
In a similar way to many other romance writers, Talia started out by self publishing their first novella before being picked up by a traditional publisher. They specialise in writing diverse and inclusive romance stories, inspired by their own long term relationship and experience of living with fibromyalgia.
Game of Thrones Reading Order
Author of the books which inspired the hit HBO show, George R. R. Martin has been writing professionally since he was 21 years old. Now in his 70s, Martin is well known for penning the epic fantasy series Game of Thrones.
Despite starting the series with the first book, A Game of Thrones, in 1996, the books remain unfinished with many doubting whether the final two novels will ever be released. The latest instalment, A Dance With Dragons, was published in the same year that the television show first broadcast, 2011.
Louise Penny’s Books in Order
A prolific writer of mystery novels, Louise Penny came to writing later in life. A former journalist who worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Association, Penny began her long running Inspector Gamache saga after writing her first book, Still Life, when she was in her 40s.
The series now totals more than 18 titles, written across two decades, all following Inspector Armand Gamache in his fictional village of Three Pines.
Kristin Hannah Books in Order
Born in California in 1960, Kristin Hannah is best known for her multimillion copy bestselling novel The Nightingale.
Hannah’s first published book, A Handful of Heaven, was released in 1991. She has continued to write prolifically since then and now has more than 20 novels to her name. Her very first book, however, was written with her mother who has since passed away from cancer. That novel remains unpublished.
Colleen Hoover Books in Order
One of TikTok’s favourite romance authors, Colleen Hoover is a prolific writer who has sold more than 20 million books worldwide.
Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas in 1979, Colleen Hoover initially worked in child protection services before penning her first novel Slammed in 2012. This book, along with many others, was initially self published and enabled Hoover to work full time as a writer.
Anne of Green Gables Books in Order
First published in 1908, Anne of Green Gables was written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, who was reportedly inspired by her own childhood in Prince Edward Island. Since then the book been translated into at least 36 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies around the world.
The books have an enduring appeal and have been adapted into numerous films, television series, musicals and plays, with the latest TV adaption ‘Anne With an E’ premiering on Netflix in 2017.
Here are all 8 of the Anne of Green Gables books in order. Enjoy!
Casey McQuiston Books in Order
A New York Times bestselling author, Casey McQuiston shot to fame after publishing their first book, Red, White and Royal Blue in 2019. Since then they’ve written a total of four books, and are known for writing gripping LGBTQ+ romances.
Here are each of Casey’s books in publication order. Happy reading!
Ernest Cline Books in Order
Author of the 2011 hit novel Ready Player One, Ernest Cline is a science-fiction novelist, screenwriter, and self described geek. He’s written a total of 4 books that have been published in 50 countries, and has spent more 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.
Chloe Gong Books in Order
Publishing her first novel at the age of 21, Chloe Gong is a New York Times bestselling author with seven books to her name.
Here are all of Chloe Gong’s books in order, separated by series. Enjoy!
Carley Fortune Books in Order
A number one bestselling author, Carley Fortune has sold more than two million books around the world. Her novels are known to be romantic page turners, perfect for escaping into during a summer vacation.
Here are all of her books in publication order. Happy reading!
Alice Oseman Books in Order
Author of the hugely popular comic book and Netflix series, Heartstopper, Alice Oseman published their first book when they were just 19. Since then Alice has won several awards, including the YA Book Prize, was named Attitude Person of the Year in 2023, and was awarded Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards that same year.
Karen McManus Books in Order
Author of 2022’s hit Netflix series One of Us is Lying, Karen McManus is a fantastic writer who specialises in young adult thriller novels.
Here are each of her books in order, separated by series.
Beth O’Leary Books in Order
I’ve been obsessed with Beth’s books ever since she published The Flatshare in 2019. Her books are funny, intelligently written and romantic, and she continues to be one of my favourite contemporary romance authors.
Here are all of Beth O’Leary’s books in order, starting with her first. Enjoy!
Lex Croucher Books in Order
Writing books for both young people and adults, Lex is a New York Times bestseller with six books to their name. I’m a big fan and I’m looking forward to their new adult book which publishes in fall 2025!
Here are all of Lex’s books in order, organised by age category.
Welcome to the Viking Skaga - one of Viking Cruises’ noble river ships. She takes her name from an ancient Norse myth, where the Valkyrie Skaga rode into battle and escorted the dead to Valhalla, before preparing them to fight in the epic battle of Ragnarok.
A relatively new ship, the Viking Skaga only entered the fleet in 2020. At just 410 feet and carrying 168 guests and 48 crew, she was built specifically to sail down the Seine in France, although the specific itinerary will vary depending on the time of year. I was fortunate enough to join the ship for her week long Christmas on the Seine cruise, which starts and ends in Paris, calling at Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Honflour (via an excursion) and Les Andelys along the way.