Cover of Little Women

March Trilogy books in order A series by Louisa May Alcott

The March Trilogy series by Louisa May Alcott has 3 books (2 novels and 1 shorter work), from Little Women (1868) to Jo’s Boys, and How They Turned Out (1886). Read it in order, starting with Little Women.

Reading order: 1 Little Women (1868) · 2 Little Men (1871) · 3 Jo’s Boys, and How They Turned Out (1886)

Updated September 2026

All 3 March Trilogy books in order

  1. 1.

    Little Women (1868)

    424 pages★ 4.1 (124 ratings)Adapted for film

  2. 2.

    Little Men (1871)

    286 pages★ 3.8 (19 ratings)Adapted for film

  3. 3.

    Jo’s Boys, and How They Turned Out (1886)

    328 pages★ 3.7 (12 ratings)

March Trilogy on screen

March Trilogy FAQ

How many March Trilogy books are there?
There are 3 March Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the March Trilogy books in?
In publication order, starting with Little Women (1868): 1 Little Women (1868) · 2 Little Men (1871) · 3 Jo’s Boys, and How They Turned Out (1886).
What is the first March Trilogy book?
Little Women (1868).
What is the latest March Trilogy book?
Jo’s Boys, and How They Turned Out (1886).
Is the March Trilogy series finished?
There have been no new March Trilogy books since 1886; Louisa May Alcott died in 1888.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.