Say you picked up a book and want to read more from that author, like beach read best-seller Elin Hilderbrand for example, only to find that they have dozens of books that are different on the inside but kind of similar on the outside? Baker's dozens, really, from the most charming seaside bakery that probably also sells taffy. Where do you dive in? How do you know you aren't accidentally starting with book 3 of a series? To make things easier, here's every Elin Hilderbrand book in order including those aforementioned series.

In 2024, Hilderbrand announced that she's retiring... in a way. According to an interview with TODAY.com, while the author is not 100 percent stepping away from writing, she does want to spend more time with her kids and 2024's Swan Song will be her final "Nantucket-based novel." TODAY.com notes that she previously said, on her professional website, that she planned to pivot to book influencing after 2024. But it's really just the setting that she's retiring. Do no fret. She already has a new novel in 2025, and it seems juicy AF!

If you're eager to see Hilderbrand's works on screen, you're in luck! Netflix's adaptation of The Perfect Couple, starring Nicole Kidman and Meaghan Fahy, dropped in September of 2024. You might recall that the SAG-AFTRA strike temporarily shut down filming on-location on Cape Cod for the series, which Hilderbrand was reportedly not happy about. But things more or less worked out and another season is on the way, anthology-style, this time based on Swan Song. Meanwhile, Peacock is hard at work adapting The Five-Star Weekend, and has staged a 13 Going On 30 reunion by casting Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer alongside other heavy-hitters like Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, and Timothy Olyphant. So fun!!

As for Hilderbrand's books, some fall into series and others are isolated romances, mysteries, and sun-soaked dramas. But for those who are just looking for which beach (be it summer, winter, or paradise) read to pick up next, here's what you need to know.

Her Latest Is A Dip Into The World Of Non-Fiction

An illustrated guide to Hilderbrand's beloved home. She is a true expert, after all!

      Her Upcoming Book Takes Us Back To School

      The next book by the best-seller will be published on September 16, 2025. Co-written with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, Hilderbrand's latest is lowkey the first to embrace autumnal vibes. It's inspired by Shelby's experience at boarding school in Rhode Island. Hilderbrand's website has this new work filed under "The Academy Series," which means there's almost definitely more to come.

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      "The Winter Series"

      Sometimes called the "Winter Street" series, they tell the story of the Quinn family.

      "The Paradise Series"

      In which you'll follow the journey of Irene Steele and her complicated family.

      "The Summer Series"

      Intimidated? Don't be. This isn't a series like Anne of Green Gables or Nancy Drew with one protagonist and/or an ongoing storyline. While characters from some of the summer books do pop up in other books (Nantucket is an island after all–people are sure to know each other) you could probably pick up whatever book sounds most interesting and start there.

      Here's *every* Elin Hilderbrand novel in order...

      • The Beach Club (2000)
      • Nantucket Nights (2002)
      • Summer People (2003)
      • The Blue Bistro (2005)
      • The Love Season (2006)
      • Barefoot (2007)
      • A Summer Affair (2008)
      • The Castaways (2009)
      • The Island (2010)
      • Silver Girl (2011)
      • Summerland (2012)
      • Beautiful Day (2013)
      • The Matchmaker (2014)
      • Winter Street (2014)
      • The Rumor (2015)
      • Winter Stroll (2015)
      • Here's To Us (2016)
      • Winter Storms (2016)
      • The Identicals (2017)
      • Winter Solstice (2017)
      • The Perfect Couple (2018)
      • Winter in Paradise (2018)
      • Summer of '69 (2019)
      • What Happens in Paradise (2020)
      • 28 Summers (2020)
      • Troubles in Paradise (2020)
      • Golden Girl (2021)
      • The Hotel Nantucket (2022)
      • The Five-Star Weekend (2023)
      • Endless Summer (2023)
        • This is a collection of short stories, that include some of the stories below.
      • Swan Song (2024)
      • The Blue Book (2025)
      • The Academy (2025)

      ...And the short stories

      • "The Surfing Lesson: An Original Short Story" (2013)
      • "The Tailgate: An Original Short Story" (2014)
      • "Summer of '79: A Summer of '69 Story" (2020)
      • "The Sixth Wedding: A 28 Summers Story" (2021)