Candace Bushnell has published 6 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 children's books, beginning with Sex and the City (1997). The latest is Is There Still Sex in the City? (2019).
Updated September 2026
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Sex and the City
Candace Bushnell's most-read book.
Newest
Is There Still Sex in the City?
Published 2019.
Standalone novels in order
Sex and the City (Aug 1997)
Four Blondes (2000)
Trading Up (2003)
Lipstick Jungle (Sep 2005)
One Fifth Avenue (2008)
Killing Monica (2015)
Non-fiction in order
Is There Still Sex in the City? (2019)
Children's books in order
The Carrie Diaries (Apr 2010)
Summer and the City (Apr 2011)
Film and TV adaptations
- Sex and the CityTV · from Sex and the City
- The Carrie DiariesTV · from The Carrie Diaries
About Candace Bushnell
Candace Bushnell is an American author, journalist, and television producer. She wrote a column for The New York Observer (1994–96) that was adapted into the bestselling Sex and the City anthology. The book was the basis for the HBO hit series Sex and the City (1998–2004) and two subsequent movies.
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Candace Bushnell FAQ
- How many books has Candace Bushnell written?
- Candace Bushnell has published 6 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Candace Bushnell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Sex and the City.
- What is Candace Bushnell's latest book?
- Is There Still Sex in the City? (2019).
- What is Candace Bushnell's most famous book?
- Sex and the City (1997) is Candace Bushnell's most widely read book.
- Which Candace Bushnell books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Sex and the City (TV) and The Carrie Diaries (TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.