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ⓘ About Elizabeth Berg
About Elizabeth Berg Elizabeth Berg shines as an American author, renowned for her engaging storytelling and creation of memorable characters. Her trilogy featuring the young protagonist Katie Nash—comprised of novels ‘Durable Goods,’ ‘Joy School,’ and ‘True to Form’—draws readers into a vivid portrayal of adolescence, infused with elements from her own life. With these novels, Elizabeth has a unique talent for making characters feel like familiar friends, making each book a delight to read. Beyond her fiction, Elizabeth’s versatility extends to non-fiction. Her essay ‘The Pretend Knitter’ in the anthology ‘Knitting Yarns’ showcases her reflective writing style and ability to connect with readers on a personal level.
All Book Series by Elizabeth Berg
Earth's the Right Place for Love
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2023
The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2008
Lives of the Poets
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 1984 Anthology · E.L. Doctorow
Anthropology of an American Girl
Book 4 of 15 · published 2003 Anthology · Hilary Thayer Hamann
The Wives of Henry Oades
Book 7 of 15 · published 2010 Anthology · Johanna Moran
When We Were Friends
Book 11 of 15 · published 2011 Anthology · Elizabeth Joy Arnold
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake
Book 13 of 15 · published 2011 Anthology · Jenny Wingfield
The Lullaby of Polish Girls
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2013 Anthology · Dagmara Dominczyk
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elizabeth Berg?
About Elizabeth Berg Elizabeth Berg shines as an American author, renowned for her engaging storytelling and creation of memorable characters. Her trilogy featuring the young protagonist Katie Nash—comprised of novels ‘Durable Goods,’ ‘Joy School,’ and ‘True to Form’—draws readers into a vivid portrayal of adolescence, infused with elements from her own life. With these novels, Elizabeth has a unique talent for making characters feel like familiar friends, making each book a delight to read.
Which Elizabeth Berg series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Random House Reader's Circle series, the earliest of Elizabeth Berg's multi-book series: it opens with Lives of the Poets (1984) and runs to 15 books across 1984–2013, ending with The Lullaby of Polish Girls (2013). Elizabeth Berg's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Elizabeth Berg written?
Elizabeth Berg has 49 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1984 and 2026. 23 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Random House Reader's Circle series with 15 books — and 26 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Elizabeth Berg's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Elizabeth Berg's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Random House Reader's Circle (1984–2013, 15 books), Katie Nash (1993–2002, 3 books) and George Sand (2015, 1 book), plus 1 more.
How are Elizabeth Berg's books organised into series?
This guide splits Elizabeth Berg's 49 books into 4 named series and 26 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Random House Reader's Circle (15 books, 1984–2013); Mason (4 books, 2017–2023); Katie Nash (3 books, 1993–2002); George Sand (1 book, 2015).