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Mallory Ortberg Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Mallory Ortberg 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 Mallory Ortberg series? Start with "Texts From Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations With Your Favorite Literary Characters" (2014) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Mallory Ortberg reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Texts From Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations With Your Favorite Literary Characters
2014
The Merry Spinster
2018
Something That May Shock And Discredit You
2020
Dear Prudence: Liberating Lessons From Slate.com’s Beloved Advice Column
2023
Sword Stone Table: Old Legends, New Voices
2021
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