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List of Louisa May Alcott Books in Order
When exploring the order of Louisa May Alcott’s books, one cannot overlook the progression of the March family saga beyond the pages of ‘Little Women.’ As readers journey through the subsequent novels in the series, ‘Little Men’ and ‘Jo’s Boys,’ they witness the evolution of the characters and their intertwining lives at Plumfield. However, it is in the lesser-known works by Alcott that hidden gems and deeper insights into her writing style and themes can be discovered. The exploration of Alcott’s bibliography offers a rich tapestry of narratives waiting to be revealed, each contributing uniquely to her literary legacy.
Publication Order of Little Women Books
(with Porter Grand)
| Little Women, or Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy | (1868) | Amazon US |
| Good Wives | (1869) | Amazon US |
| Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys | (1871) | Amazon US |
| Jo’s Boys and How They Turned Out | (1886) | Amazon US |
| Little Women and Werewolves(With: Porter Grand) | (2010) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Aunt Jo’s Scrap Bag Books
| Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag | (1872) | Amazon US |
| Shawl-Straps | (1872) | Amazon US |
| Cupid and Chow Chow | (1873) | Amazon US |
| My Girls | (1877) | Amazon US |
| Jimmy’s Cruise in the Pinafore Etc. | (1879) | Amazon US |
| An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving | (1882) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Eight Cousins Books
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The Inheritance | (1849) | Amazon US |
| Moods | (1864) | Amazon US |
| An Old-Fashioned Girl | (1869) | Amazon US |
| Work | (1873) | Amazon US |
| A Modern Mephistopheles | (1877) | Amazon US |
| Under the Lilacs | (1878) | Amazon US |
| Jack & Jill | (1880) | Amazon US |
| Proverb Stories | (1882) | Amazon US |
| Lulu’s Library | (1886) | Amazon US |
| A Long Fatal Love Chase | (1995) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Collections
| Flower Fables | (1854) | Amazon US |
| A Modern Cinderella | (1860) | Amazon US |
| On Picket Duty, and Other Tales | (1864) | Amazon US |
| A Marble Woman | (1865) | Amazon US |
| Behind a Mask | (1867) | Amazon US |
| Kitty’s Class Day and Other Stories | (1882) | Amazon US |
| Spinning-Wheel Stories | (1884) | Amazon US |
| A Garland for Girls | (1887) | Amazon US |
| A Whisper in the Dark | (1889) | Amazon US |
| The Louisa Alcott Reader | (1908) | Amazon US |
| Glimpses of Louisa | (1968) | Amazon US |
| Short Stories | (1968) | Amazon US |
| Plots and Counterplots | (1976) | Amazon US |
| An Intimate Anthology | (1980) | Amazon US |
| Selected Fiction | (1980) | Amazon US |
| Hidden Louisa May Alcott | (1984) | Amazon US |
| Works of Louisa May Alcott | (1986) | Amazon US |
| A Double Life | (1988) | Amazon US |
| Freaks of Genius: Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott(With: Daniel Shealy) | (1991) | Amazon US |
| Louisa May Alcott’s Fairy Tales and Fantasy Stories(With: Daniel Shealy) | (1992) | Amazon US |
| The Lost Stories of Louisa May Alcott | (1993) | Amazon US |
| Louisa May Alcott Unmasked | (1995) | Amazon US |
| Modern Magic | (1995) | Amazon US |
| The Quiet Little Woman | (1999) | Amazon US |
| The Poems of Louisa May Alcott | (2000) | Amazon US |
| The Early Stories of Louisa May Alcott, 1852-1860 | (2000) | Amazon US |
| Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas Treasury | (2002) | Amazon US |
| The Brownie and the PrincessOther Stories | (2004) | Amazon US |
| Doctor Dorn’s Revenge and A Strange Island | (2007) | Amazon US |
| The Candy Country and How They Ran Away | (2008) | Amazon US |
| Morning-Glories | (2009) | Amazon US |
| The Poetry of Louisa May Alcott | (2012) | Amazon US |
| Sisters | (2017) | Amazon US |
| A Vintage Christmas | (2018) | Amazon US |
| May Flowers | (2019) | Amazon US |
| A Merry Christmas and Other Christmas Stories | (2019) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Chapbooks
| Transcendental Wild Oats | (1873) | Amazon US |
| Marjorie’s Three Gifts | (1899) | Amazon US |
| Diana & Persis | (1978) | Amazon US |
| Kate’s Choice | (2001) | Amazon US |
| Debby’s Debut | (2010) | Amazon US |
| Love and Self Love | (2010) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
| Pauline’s Passion and Punishment | (1862) | Amazon US |
| The Abbot’s Ghost, Or Maurice Treheme’s Temptation | (1867) | Amazon US |
| Perilous Play, And, Lost in a Pyramid or the Mummy’s Curse | (1869) | Amazon US |
| Poppies and Wheat | (1900) | Amazon US |
| Trudel’s Siege | (1976) | Amazon US |
| Scarlet Stockings | (2004) | Amazon US |
| The Baron’s Gloves | (2005) | Amazon US |
| Silver Pitchers and Independence | (2007) | Amazon US |
| Little Button Rose | (2008) | Amazon US |
| The Mysterious Key and What It Opened | (2010) | Amazon US |
| The King of Clubs and the Queen of Hearts | (2013) | Amazon US |
| The Death of John | (2013) | Amazon US |
| The Cross on the Old Church Tower | (2013) | Amazon US |
| On Picket Duty | (2014) | Amazon US |
| Doctor Dorn’s Revenge | (2015) | Amazon US |
| Effie’s Christmas Dream | (2015) | Amazon US |
| The Dolls’ Journey | (2015) | Amazon US |
| The Blind Lark | (2016) | Amazon US |
| Comic Tragedies | (2016) | Amazon US |
| How They Ran Away | (2016) | Amazon US |
| Sophie’s Secret | (2016) | Amazon US |
| Lilybell and Thistledown | (2016) | Amazon US |
| The Brownie and the Princess | (2017) | Amazon US |
| Kitty’s Class Day | (2018) | Amazon US |
| Pansies and Water-Lilies | (2018) | Amazon US |
| The Mysterious Key | (2019) | Amazon US |
| Lost in a Pyramid | (2019) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| Civil War Hospital Sketches | (1863) | Amazon US |
| Hospital Sketches | (1863) | Amazon US |
| Behind a Mask, or a Woman’s Power | (1866) | Amazon US |
| Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters and Journals | (1889) | Amazon US |
| The Selected Letters of Louisa May Alcott | (1987) | Amazon US |
| The Journals of Louisa May Alcott(With: Daniel Shealy) | (1989) | Amazon US |
| The Girlhood Diary of Louisa May Alcott, 1843-1846 | (1993) | Amazon US |
| Louisa May Alcott On Race, Sex, And Slavery | (1997) | Amazon US |
| The Sketches of Louisa May Alcott | (2001) | Amazon US |
| Louisa May Alcott’s Civil War | (2006) | Amazon US |
| Little Women Abroad: The Alcott Sisters’ Letters from Europe, 1870-1871(With: Daniel Shealy,May Alcott Nieriker) | (2008) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Graphic Classics Books
| Graphic Classics, Volume 9: Robert Louis Stevenson(By: Tom Pomplun,Michael Slack) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| Graphic Classics, Volume 9: 2nd Edition Robert Louis Stevenson(By: Jeremy Love,Christopher J. Priest,Stan Shaw,Kyle Baker,Tom Pomplun,Lance Tooks,Randy DuBurke,Trevor Von Eeden,Jimmie Robinson,John Jennings,Afua Richardson,Milton Knight,Alex Simmons,Arie Monroe,Kevin Taylor,Leilani Hickerson,Kenjji Marshall,Keith Mallett,Larry Poncho Brown,Glenn Brewer,Masheka Wood,Titus V. Thomas,Mac McGill,Kevin Hendrix,James Webb) | (2004) | Amazon US |
| Graphic Classics, Vol. 6(By: Tom Pomplun) | (2014) | Amazon US |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| A St. Nicholas Anthology | (1969) | Amazon US |
| The Wimbourne Book of Victorian Ghost Stories: Volume 2 | (2016) | Amazon US |
| Women Who Wrote | (2020) | Amazon US |
| The Dover Anthology of Classic Christmas Stories | (2023) | Amazon US |
Notes: Good Wives was also published as Part Second of Little Women. The Inheritance was finished in 1849, but not published until 1997. A Long Fatal Love Chase was completed in 1866, but went unpublished until 1995. A Long Fatal Love Chase, The Abbot’s Ghost and Behind a Mask were written as A.M. Barnard. A Modern Mephistopheles was published anonymously.
If You Like Louisa May Alcott Books, You’ll Love…
- Laura Ingalls Wilder
- L.M. Montgomery
- Jane Austen
Synopsis
Louisa May Alcott Books offer heartwarming tales of family, love, and growth that resonate with readers of all ages. One of her most renowned works, ‘Little Women,’ follows the lives of the four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – as they navigate the trials and tribulations of adolescence and womanhood during the Civil War era.
‘Little Men’ and ‘Jo’s Boys’ continue the story by exploring the lives of the boys at Plumfield, a school run by Jo and her husband. Alcott’s stories are filled with themes of friendship, loyalty, and personal development, making them timeless classics that continue to captivate readers worldwide.
Review Summary
Alcott’s books have garnered widespread acclaim for their poignant portrayals of family dynamics and personal growth, attracting a diverse audience of readers. Critics and readers alike praise Alcott’s ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships with depth and authenticity.
Her works are often commended for their strong character development, relatable themes, and timeless lessons that continue to resonate with readers of all ages. Alcott’s writing style, characterized by its warmth, sincerity, and insightful observations, has solidified her position as a literary icon whose stories transcend generations.
Through her masterful storytelling, Alcott has left an indelible mark on the literary world, earning her a lasting place in the hearts of countless readers worldwide.
