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ⓘ About Carmen Reid
Carmen once did study English Literature at University College London, however (ignoring that everything she had learned) she spent much of her 20s working as a local, regional, and then national newspaper reporter. Knowing that deep down that she was supposed to be an author and not a journo, she left her day job in order to have a baby and write her first novel. And just four penniless, sleepless years later it got published. She typically writes about women that have jobs, families, and busy lives, sprinkled with the adventure of taking a trip abroad, a new opportunity, or some big event to get the drama flowing. Reading one of her novels should feel like hanging out with your best friend. You will hear all about her daily struggles, her dreams, comedy disasters and disappointments.
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Who is Carmen Reid?
Carmen once did study English Literature at University College London, however (ignoring that everything she had learned) she spent much of her 20s working as a local, regional, and then national newspaper reporter. Knowing that deep down that she was supposed to be an author and not a journo, she left her day job in order to have a baby and write her first novel. And just four penniless, sleepless years later it got published.
Which Carmen Reid series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Annie Valentine series, the earliest of Carmen Reid's multi-book series: it opens with The Personal Shopper (2007) and runs to 8 books across 2007–2026, ending with How to be Fabulous (2026). Carmen Reid's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Carmen Reid written?
Carmen Reid has 25 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2002 and 2026. 14 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Annie Valentine series with 8 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Carmen Reid's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Carmen Reid's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Annie Valentine (2007–2026, 8 books) and Secrets at St Jude's (2008–2011, 6 books).
How are Carmen Reid's books organised into series?
This guide splits Carmen Reid's 25 books into 2 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Annie Valentine (8 books, 2007–2026); Secrets at St Jude's (6 books, 2008–2011).