Molly Ringwald books in order
American actress and writer
- Born
- 1968
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Molly Ringwald has published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Getting the Pretty Back (2010). The latest is When It Happens to You (2012).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Molly Ringwald

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Getting the Pretty Back
Molly Ringwald's most-read book.

Newest
When It Happens to You
Published 2012.
Short story collections in order

When It Happens to You (2012)
Non-fiction in order

Getting the Pretty Back (2010)
Other books in order

My Cousin Maria Schneider (2023)
About Molly Ringwald
Molly Kathleen Ringwald is an American actress, writer, and translator. She began her career as a child actress on the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life before being nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her starring role in the drama film Tempest (1982). Ringwald became a teen idol following her lead roles in filmmaker John Hughes's teenage films Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Pretty in Pink (1986). These films led to the media referring to her as a member of a group of actors known as the "Brat Pack."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Molly Ringwald FAQ
- How many books has Molly Ringwald written?
- Molly Ringwald has published 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Molly Ringwald's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Getting the Pretty Back.
- What is Molly Ringwald's latest book?
- When It Happens to You (2012).
- What is Molly Ringwald's most famous book?
- Getting the Pretty Back (2010) is Molly Ringwald'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.