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Elinor Lipman Books in Order
Elinor Lipman is a celebrated author known for her humorous novels about contemporary American society. Born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, she graduated from Simmons College with a degree in journalism. Lipman's writing career spans multiple genres, including essay and short story collections, as well as a book of witty political tweets. Based in Manhattan, she has received the New England Book Award for fiction in 2001. Her novels have been adapted into various forms of media, including the screen adaptation of her first novel, "Then She Found Me," starring Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick. Additionally, her work has been staged off-off Broadway, and Lipman has held esteemed positions, including the Elizabeth Drew chair in creative writing at Smith College from 2011-2012.
Bibliography verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Elinor Lipman's book series? Elinor Lipman has written 2 book series. The most notable is the Non-Fiction series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Elinor Lipman
- #1
Tweet Land of Liberty(2012) - #2
I Can't Complain(2013) - #3
Into Love and Out Again(1987) - #4
What My Mother Gave Me(2013) - #5
Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters(2025)
- #1
Then She Found Me(1990) - #2
The Way Men Act(1992) - #3Isabel's Bed(1995)
- #4
The Inn at Lake Devine(1998) - #5
The Ladies' Man(1998) - #6The Dearly Departed(2001)
- #7The Pursuit of Alice Thrift(2003)
- #8My Latest Grievance(2006)
- #9The Family Man(2009)
- #10
The View from Penthouse B(2013) - #11
On Turpentine Lane(2017) - #12
Good Riddance(2019) - #13
Rachel to the Rescue(2020) - #14
Ms. Demeanor(2022) - #15
Every Tom, Dick & Harry(2025)
About Elinor Lipman
Elinor Lipman is a celebrated author known for her humorous novels about contemporary American society. Born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, she graduated from Simmons College with a degree in journalism. Lipman's writing career spans multiple genres, including essay and short story collections, as well as a book of witty political tweets. Based in Manhattan, she has received the New England Book Award for fiction in 2001. Her novels have been adapted into various forms of media, including the screen adaptation of her first novel, "Then She Found Me," starring Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, Colin Firth, and Matthew Broderick. Additionally, her work has been staged off-off Broadway, and Lipman has held esteemed positions, including the Elizabeth Drew chair in creative writing at Smith College from 2011-2012.
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