Carol Shields books in order
American/Canadian author
- Lived
- 1935–2003
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 14
Carol Shields published 10 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Stone Diaries (1993).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Carol Shields
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The Stone Diaries
Carol Shields's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Small Ceremonies (1976)
The Box Garden (1977)
Happenstance (1980)
Mary Swann (1987)
The Republic of Love (1992)
The Stone Diaries (1993)
Various Miracles (1994)
Larry's Party (Sep 1997)
Jane Austen (2001)
Unless (Apr 2002)
Short story collections in order
The Orange Fish (1989)
Dressing Up for the Carnival (2000)
Collected Stories (2004)
Other books in order
Departures & Arrivals (1990)
About Carol Shields
Carol Ann Shields was a Canadian novelist and short story writer. Her 1993 novel The Stone Diaries, which won the U.S. Pulitzer Prize for Fiction as well as the Governor General's Award in Canada.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Carol Shields FAQ
- How many books has Carol Shields written?
- Carol Shields published 10 novels, 3 short story collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Carol Shields's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Stone Diaries.
- What is Carol Shields's last book?
- Collected Stories (2004).
- What is Carol Shields's most famous book?
- The Stone Diaries (1993) is Carol Shields's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.