How many books has Rainbow Rowell written?

Rainbow Rowell has published 11 novels and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Rainbow Rowell's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Simon Snow with Carry On. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Rainbow Rowell's most famous book?

Eleanor & Park (2012) is Rainbow Rowell's most widely read book.

Are Rainbow Rowell's books connected?

3 books belong to 1 series (Simon Snow); the other 13 books stand alone.

Rainbow Rowell books in order

American children's writer

Born: 1973
Country: United States
Books: 16
Series: 1

Rainbow Rowell has published 11 novels and 5 other books, beginning with Attachments (2011). The series is Simon Snow (3 books, starting with Carry On). The best-known is Eleanor & Park (2012). The latest is Slow Dance (2024).

Updated September 2026

Simon Snow books in order (3)Series page

Reading order: 1 Carry On (2015) · 2 Wayward Son (2019) · 3 Any Way the Wind Blows (2021)

1.
Carry On (Oct 2015)
528 pages★ 4.3 (32 ratings)
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2.
Wayward Son (2019)
416 pages★ 4.3 (12 ratings)
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3.
Any Way the Wind Blows (2021)
528 pages★ 3.6 (7 ratings)
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Where to start with Rainbow Rowell

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Eleanor & Park
Rainbow Rowell's most-read book, rated by 73 Open Library readers.
Highest rated
Carry On
Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 32 readers.
Shortest way in
Landline
One of the most-read, at about 310 pages.

Standalone novels in order

Attachments (Apr 2011)
336 pages★ 4.3 (7 ratings)
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Eleanor & Park (Apr 2012)
336 pages★ 4.1 (73 ratings)
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Fangirl (Sep 2013)
443 pages★ 4.2 (18 ratings)
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Landline (2014)
310 pages★ 3.2 (6 ratings)
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The Rainbow Rowell Collection (2016)
1488 pages
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Runaways (2018)
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Pumpkin Heads (2019)
209 pages
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Slow Dance (2024)
400 pages
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Other books in order

Fangirl Rainbow Rowell (2013)
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Kindred Spirits (2016)
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Almost Midnight (2017)
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Scattered Showers (2022)
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Cherry Baby (2026)
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About Rainbow Rowell

Rainbow Rowell is an American author known for young adult and adult contemporary novels. Her young adult novels Eleanor & Park (2012), Fangirl (2013), and Carry On (2015) have been subjects of critical acclaim.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Rainbow Rowell FAQ

How many books has Rainbow Rowell written?: Rainbow Rowell has published 11 novels and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rainbow Rowell's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Simon Snow with Carry On. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Rainbow Rowell's latest book?: Slow Dance (2024).
What is Rainbow Rowell's most famous book?: Eleanor & Park (2012) is Rainbow Rowell's most widely read book.
Are Rainbow Rowell's books connected?: 3 books belong to 1 series (Simon Snow); the other 13 books stand alone.