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Meg Wolitzer

Bestselling Author • 4 Series • 23 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books
Start with: Saturday Night Toast (1993)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Sleepwalking (1982)
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Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Start with: Nutcrackers (1991)

About Meg Wolitzer

Author Meg Wolitzer was born on May 28, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York. She is the daughter of a novelist (her mother, who is named Hilma Wolitzer) and a psychologist (her father, who is named Morton Wolitzer), and was raised Jewish. She graduated in the year 1981 from Brown University, after studying the subject of creative writing at Smith College. Her first novel was published in the year 1982, and was called “Sleepwalking”. She wrote this novel while she was an undergraduate. Meg has taught creative writing at different colleges at different workshops. She lives with her husband (who is named Richard Panek, who is another writer) and their two kids in New York. Some of her work has been adapted into films, all of the films had the same names as the books that they were based on. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books series, Meg Wolitzer 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 Meg Wolitzer

Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books
3 books 1993–1993
1

Saturday Night Toast

Saturday Night Toast continues the Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books story arc with Meg Wolitzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
2

Wednesday Night Match

Wednesday Night Match is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Meg Wolitzer have come to expect.

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1993
3

Tuesday Night Pie

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books with Tuesday Night Pie, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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1993
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
15 books 1982–2018
1

Sleepwalking

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Sleepwalking, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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1982
2

Caribou

Caribou continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Meg Wolitzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
3

The Dream Book

The Dream Book continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Meg Wolitzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1986
4

Hidden Pictures

Hidden Pictures is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Meg Wolitzer have come to expect.

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1986
5

This is Your Life aka This Is My Life

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with This is Your Life aka This Is My Life, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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1988
6

Friends for Life

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Friends for Life, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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1994
7

Surrender, Dorothy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Surrender, Dorothy, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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1999
8

The Wife

The Wife is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Meg Wolitzer have come to expect.

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2003
9

The Position

The Position continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Meg Wolitzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2005
10

The Ten-Year Nap

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Ten-Year Nap, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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2008
11

The Uncoupling

The Uncoupling is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Meg Wolitzer have come to expect.

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2011
12

The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman

The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Meg Wolitzer have come to expect.

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2011
13

The Interestings

The Interestings continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Meg Wolitzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
14

Belzhar

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Belzhar, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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2014
15

The Female Persuasion

The Female Persuasion is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Meg Wolitzer have come to expect.

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2018
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
2 books 1991–1999
1

Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Meg Wolitzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
2

Fitzgerald Did It

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Fitzgerald Did It, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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1999
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 2017–2024
1

McSweeney's #49

McSweeney's #49 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Meg Wolitzer have come to expect.

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2017
2

Pretty Bitches

Pretty Bitches continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Meg Wolitzer's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
3

Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering, another outstanding contribution from Meg Wolitzer.

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2024

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Meg Wolitzer?

Meg Wolitzer is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 23 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Meg Wolitzer series to start with?

For readers new to Meg Wolitzer's work, the Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with Saturday Night Toast to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Meg Wolitzer written?

Meg Wolitzer has written over 23 books across 4 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Meg Wolitzer books in order?

Yes, reading Meg Wolitzer'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 Meg Wolitzer write in?

Meg Wolitzer writes primarily in fiction. With 4 series across 23 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Meg Wolitzer's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Meg Wolitzer'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 Meg Wolitzer's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Meg Wolitzer's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Operation Save the Teacher Books series. The first book, Saturday Night Toast, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.