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Catherine Ryan Hyde

Bestselling Author • 5 Series • 50 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Funerals for Horses (1997)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Start with: Earthquake Weather (1998)
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Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: How to be a Writer in the E-Age (2012)

About Catherine Ryan Hyde

Catherine Ryan Hyde is an American author born in 1955. Hyde has found success both as a novelist and short story writer in the U.S and the U.K, winning numerous honors and awards in the process. +Biography Catherine Ryan Hyde spent her earliest days in Buffalo, New York. Born in a family of writers, she also spent some time in New York City, and the city’s influences can be seen in many of her stories. Hyde’s journey into the literary arena can be imputed to the efforts of Lenny Horowitz, her favorite teacher who died of liver cancer. Graduating at age 17 from high school, Hyde experimented with a number of jobs, this including dog trainer and tour guide at Hearst Castle before eventually deciding to inject all her efforts into becoming a full-time writer. This was in the early 1980s. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Catherine Ryan Hyde 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 Catherine Ryan Hyde

Publication Order of Standalone Novels
41 books 1997–2025
1

Funerals for Horses

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Funerals for Horses, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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1997
2

Pay It Forward

Conflict and courage define Pay It Forward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Ryan Hyde that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1999
3

Electric God / The Hardest Part of Love

Electric God / The Hardest Part of Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2000
4

Walter's Purple Heart

Walter's Purple Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2002
5

Becoming Chloe

Becoming Chloe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2006
6

Love in the Present Tense

Love in the Present Tense explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2006
7

The Year of My Miraculous Reappearance

The Year of My Miraculous Reappearance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2007
8

Chasing Windmills

Chasing Windmills is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2008
9

The Day I Killed James

A gripping mystery unfolds in The Day I Killed James as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Catherine Ryan Hyde's mastery of suspense.

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2008
10

Diary of a Witness

Diary of a Witness is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2009
11

When I Found You

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with When I Found You, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2009
12

Second Hand Heart

Second Hand Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2010
13

Jumpstart the World

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Jumpstart the World, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2010
14

Dont Let Me Go

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Dont Let Me Go, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2011
15

When You Were Older

When You Were Older continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
16

Walk Me Home

Walk Me Home is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2013
17

Where We Belong

Where We Belong is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2013
18

Take Me with You

Take Me with You continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
19

The Language of Hoofbeats

The Language of Hoofbeats is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2014
20

Worthy

Worthy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2015
21

Ask Him Why

Ask Him Why continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
22

Leaving Blythe River

Leaving Blythe River is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2016
23

Say Goodbye for Now

Say Goodbye for Now is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2016
24

Allie and Bea

Allie and Bea is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2017
25

The Wake Up

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Wake Up, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2017
26

Heaven Adjacent

Heaven Adjacent is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2018
27

Just After Midnight

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Just After Midnight, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2018
28

Have You Seen Luis Velez?

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Have You Seen Luis Velez?, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2019
29

Stay

Stay is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2019
30

Brave Girl, Quiet Girl

Brave Girl, Quiet Girl continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
31

My Name is Anton

My Name is Anton continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
32

Seven Perfect Things

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Seven Perfect Things, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2021
33

Boy Underground

Boy Underground is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2021
34

Dreaming of Flight

Dreaming of Flight continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
35

So Long, Chester Wheeler

So Long, Chester Wheeler is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2022
36

Just a Regular Boy

Just a Regular Boy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2023
37

A Different Kind of Gone

A Different Kind of Gone continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
38

Life, Loss, and Puffins

Life, Loss, and Puffins is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2024
39

Rolling Toward Clear Skies

Conflict and courage define Rolling Toward Clear Skies, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Catherine Ryan Hyde that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2024
40

Michael Without Apology

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Michael Without Apology, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2025
41

Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2025
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
3 books 1998–2013
1

Earthquake Weather

Earthquake Weather continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
2

Always Chloe

Always Chloe continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
3

Subway Dancer

Subway Dancer continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
3 books 2012–2014
1

How to be a Writer in the E-Age

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with How to be a Writer in the E-Age, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2012
2

The Long Steep Path

The Long Steep Path is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde have come to expect.

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2013
3

365 Days of Gratitude

365 Days of Gratitude continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of Picture Books
1 books 2014–2014
1

Paw It Forward

Conflict and courage define Paw It Forward, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Catherine Ryan Hyde that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2014
Publication Order of Anthologies
2 books 2003–2017
1

Dog is My Co-Pilot

Dog is My Co-Pilot continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Catherine Ryan Hyde's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
2

Equality: What Do You Think About When You Think of Equality?

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Equality: What Do You Think About When You Think of Equality?, another outstanding contribution from Catherine Ryan Hyde.

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2017

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Catherine Ryan Hyde?

Catherine Ryan Hyde is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 50 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Catherine Ryan Hyde series to start with?

For readers new to Catherine Ryan Hyde's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 41 books. Begin with Funerals for Horses to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Catherine Ryan Hyde written?

Catherine Ryan Hyde has written over 50 books across 5 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Catherine Ryan Hyde books in order?

Yes, reading Catherine Ryan Hyde'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 Catherine Ryan Hyde write in?

Catherine Ryan Hyde writes primarily in fiction. With 5 series across 50 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Catherine Ryan Hyde's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Catherine Ryan Hyde'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 Catherine Ryan Hyde's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Catherine Ryan Hyde's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Funerals for Horses, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.