Which Jodi Picoult Book Should I Read First?

You can absolutely read in publication order, starting with Songs of the Humpback Whale. Jodi Picoult books are stand-alones (with a few recurring characters, more on that later) and can be read in any order. So if chronological is your thang, you can find a list on her website to go off of.

What order should I read Jodi Picoult books?

Want To Read Jodi Picoult Books In Order Of Publishing Date?
  • Songs of the Humpback Whale (1992) [Amazon]
  • Harvesting the Heart (1993) [Amazon]
  • Picture Perfect (1995) [Amazon]
  • Mercy (1996) [Amazon]
  • The Pact (1998) [Amazon]
  • Keeping Faith (1999) [Amazon]
  • Plain Truth (2000) [Amazon]
  • Salem Falls (2001) [Amazon]

What is Jodi Picoult's first book?

1992: 'Songs of the Humpback Whale'

Picoult's debut novel tells the story of a mother who leaves her husband and takes a cross-country road trip with her daughter.

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