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Holland Taylor Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Holland Taylor books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Holland Taylor series? Start with "Penance" (1995) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Holland Taylor reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Penance
1995
Practice to Deceive
1997
Dearly Departed
1999
Darkness, Sing Me a Song
2018
First, Kill the Lawyers
2019
Girl in a Dumpster
2025
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