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Ann Rinaldi

Bestselling Author • 6 Series • 49 Books

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Series
49
Books
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Term Paper (1980)
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Publication Order of Quilt Trilogy Books
Start with: A Stitch in Time (1994)

About Ann Rinaldi

Ann Rinaldi was a young adult, historical, literature, and fiction author popularly known for her historical fiction books The Last Silk Dress, In My Father’s House, A Break with Charity, and Acquaintance with Darkness. She wrote over 40 novels, eight of which were notable books by the ALA. Additionally, in 2000 her novel Wolf by the Ears was chosen as one of the best novels preceding 25 years and later selected as one of the best novels preceding 100 years. She was a writer for the Great Episode series, a novel series featuring books set during the American Colonial Era. Sarah tries to survive through the battle without firing a single shot or killing anyone but eventually forced to defend herself and shoots a man who later dies. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Ann Rinaldi has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Ann Rinaldi

Publication Order of Brie McQuade Books
2 books 1985–1987
1

But in the Fall I'm Leaving

But in the Fall I'm Leaving is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Brie McQuade Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1985
2

The Good Side of My Heart

The Good Side of My Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Brie McQuade Books series by Ann Rinaldi.

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1987
Publication Order of Quilt Trilogy Books
3 books 1994–1996
1

A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Quilt Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1994
2

Broken Days

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Quilt Trilogy Books with Broken Days, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1995
3

The Blue Door

The Blue Door is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Quilt Trilogy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1996
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
24 books 1980–2010
1

Term Paper

Term Paper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1980
2

Promises Are for Keeping

Promises Are for Keeping is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1982
3

Time Enough for Drums

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Time Enough for Drums, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1986
4

The Last Silk Dress

The Last Silk Dress continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
5

Wolf by the Ears

Wolf by the Ears continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
6

In My Father's House

In My Father's House continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
7

The Second Bend in the River

The Second Bend in the River continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1997
8

Mine Eyes Have Seen

Mine Eyes Have Seen is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1998
9

Amelia's War

Conflict and courage define Amelia's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ann Rinaldi that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1999
10

The Education of Mary

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Education of Mary, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2000
11

Girl in Blue

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Girl in Blue, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2001
12

Numbering All the Bones

Numbering All the Bones is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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2002
13

Millicent's Gift

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Millicent's Gift, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2002
14

Taking Liberty

Taking Liberty is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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2002
15

Mutiny's Daughter

Mutiny's Daughter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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2004
16

Sarah's Ground

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Sarah's Ground, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2004
17

The Color of Fire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Color of Fire, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2005
18

Brooklyn Rose

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Brooklyn Rose, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2005
19

Nine Days a Queen

Nine Days a Queen continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
20

The Redheaded Princess

The Redheaded Princess continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
21

Juliet's Moon

Juliet's Moon is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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2008
22

My Vicksburg

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with My Vicksburg, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2009
23

The Last Full Measure

The Last Full Measure continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
24

The Family Greene

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Family Greene, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2010
Publication Order of Great Episodes Books
18 books 1991–2011
1

A Ride into Morning

A Ride into Morning is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1991
2

A Break with Charity

A Break with Charity continues the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1992
3

The Fifth of March

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with The Fifth of March, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1993
4

Keep Smiling Through

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with Keep Smiling Through, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1994
5

Finishing Becca

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with Finishing Becca, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1994
6

The Secret of Sarah Revere

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with The Secret of Sarah Revere, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1995
7

Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons

Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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1996
8

An Acquaintance with Darkness

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with An Acquaintance with Darkness, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1997
9

Cast Two Shadows

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with Cast Two Shadows, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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1998
10

The Coffin Quilt

The Coffin Quilt continues the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
11

The Staircase

The Staircase continues the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books story arc with Ann Rinaldi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
12

The Riddle of Penncroft Farm

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with The Riddle of Penncroft Farm, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2001
13

Or Give Me Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in Or Give Me Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books series showcases Ann Rinaldi's mastery of suspense.

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2003
14

An Unlikely Friendship

An Unlikely Friendship is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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2007
15

Come Juneteenth

Come Juneteenth is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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2007
16

The Ever-After Bird

The Ever-After Bird is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Ann Rinaldi have come to expect.

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2007
17

The Letter Writer

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Great Episodes Books with The Letter Writer, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2008
18

Leigh Ann's Civil War

Conflict and courage define Leigh Ann's Civil War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Great Episodes Books series by Ann Rinaldi that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2011
Publication Order of Dear America Books
1 books 1999–1999
1

My Heart is on the Ground

My Heart is on the Ground explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Dear America Books series by Ann Rinaldi.

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1999
Publication Order of My Name Is America Books
1 books 2000–2000
1

The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of My Name Is America Books with The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce, another outstanding contribution from Ann Rinaldi.

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2000

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ann Rinaldi?

Ann Rinaldi is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 49 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Brie McQuade Books, Publication Order of Quilt Trilogy Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Ann Rinaldi series to start with?

For readers new to Ann Rinaldi's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 24 books. Begin with Term Paper to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Ann Rinaldi written?

Ann Rinaldi has written over 49 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Ann Rinaldi books in order?

Yes, reading Ann Rinaldi's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Ann Rinaldi write in?

Ann Rinaldi writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 49 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Ann Rinaldi's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Ann Rinaldi's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Ann Rinaldi's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Ann Rinaldi's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Term Paper, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.