How many books has Ruta Sepetys written?

Ruta Sepetys has published 3 novels and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Ruta Sepetys's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Between Shades of Gray.

What is Ruta Sepetys's most famous book?

Between Shades of Gray (2011) is Ruta Sepetys's most widely read book.

Which Ruta Sepetys books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Between Shades of Gray (as Ashes in the Snow, film, 2018).

Ruta Sepetys books in order

American writer

Born: 1967
Country: United States
Books: 6

Ruta Sepetys has published 3 novels and 3 children's books, beginning with Between Shades of Gray (2011). The latest is A Fortune of Sand (2026).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ruta Sepetys

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Between Shades of Gray
Ruta Sepetys's most-read book.
Newest
A Fortune of Sand
Published 2026.

Standalone novels in order

Ashes in the Snow (2018)
384 pages
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The Fountains of Silence (2019)
512 pages
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A Fortune of Sand (2026)
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Children's books in order

Between Shades of Gray (2011)
348 pages★ 4.1 (18 ratings)Adapted for film
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Out of the Easy (2013)
352 pages
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Salt to the Sea (2016)
421 pages★ 4.1 (14 ratings)
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Film and TV adaptations

Ashes in the Snow (2018)Film · from Between Shades of Gray

About Ruta Sepetys

Ruta Sepetys is a Lithuanian-American writer of historical fiction. She is a #1 New York Times bestseller and international bestseller, winner of the Carnegie Medal, and has been honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

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Ruta Sepetys FAQ

How many books has Ruta Sepetys written?: Ruta Sepetys has published 3 novels and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ruta Sepetys's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Between Shades of Gray.
What is Ruta Sepetys's latest book?: A Fortune of Sand (2026).
What is Ruta Sepetys's most famous book?: Between Shades of Gray (2011) is Ruta Sepetys's most widely read book.
Which Ruta Sepetys books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Between Shades of Gray (as Ashes in the Snow, film, 2018).