📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "A Bigamist's Daughter" (1982)
Publication Order of Collections Popular choice - Start with "What About the Baby?" (2021)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "Mondo Barbie" (1993)

About the Author

Alice McDermott is an award winning author from New York, United States, who likes to write literature & fiction books. She is known to have written a number of bestselling books in her career. For one of her books, Charming Billy, Alice was awarded with the National Book Award and the American Book Award. In addition to being a renowned author, she is also a famous university professor and is employed at the University of John Hopkins. Alice is a Professor of Humanities. Author Alice was born on June 27, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. She finished her school education from the St Boniface School, located in Elmont, Long Island in 1967. Later, she attended the Sacred Heart Academy, located in Hempstead in 1971. Author Alice obtained her Bachelor Arts degree from the New York State Unive. Alice McDermott is the author of over 13 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Alice McDermott has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

9 books
  • A Bigamist's Daughter Experience the magic of 'A Bigamist's Daughter' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • That Night In 'That Night', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • At Weddings and Wakes The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'At Weddings and Wakes', another thrilling entry from Alice McDermott.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here
  • Charming Billy 'Charming Billy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alice McDermott has created.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • Child Of My Heart 'Child Of My Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Alice McDermott.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • After This 'After This' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alice McDermott has created.
    (2006) ⭐ Start here
  • Someone 'Someone' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Alice McDermott has created.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • The Ninth Hour The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Ninth Hour', another thrilling entry from Alice McDermott.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Absolution Experience the magic of 'Absolution' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Collections

1 books
  • What About the Baby? Experience the magic of 'What About the Baby?' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (2021)

Publication Order of Anthologies

3 books
  • Mondo Barbie The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Mondo Barbie', another thrilling entry from Alice McDermott.
    (1993)
  • Secret Ingredients In 'Secret Ingredients', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2007)
  • Why I Like This Story In 'Why I Like This Story', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Alice McDermott?

Alice McDermott is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 13 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Collections, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Alice McDermott book series to start with?

For readers new to Alice McDermott's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 9 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Alice McDermott's writing.

Q: How many books has Alice McDermott written?

Alice McDermott has written over 13 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.