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Joyce Maynard Books in Order

Joyce Maynard is a celebrated author, journalist, and public figure. Her writing career spans decades, marked by a New York Times cover story, "An Eighteen-Year-Old Looks Back on Life," in 1973, while she was a freshman at Yale. As a seasoned reporter and columnist, she has contributed to The New York Times, NPR, and numerous national magazines, including O, The Oprah Magazine, Newsweek, and Forbes. Maynard is a sought-after public speaker, having appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, and Fresh Air. A fellow at esteemed writing colonies, she has written critically acclaimed novels, such as Labor Day, and memoirs, including the bestselling At Home in the World. Her novel, The Usual Rules, was chosen by the American Library Association as one of the ten best books for young readers in 2003. Maynard's versatility is also demonstrated through her leadership of the Lake Atitlan Writing Workshop in Guatemala, founded in 2002.

Bibliography verified: March 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Joyce Maynard's book series? Joyce Maynard has written 3 book series. The most notable is the Non-Fiction series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Joyce Maynard

About Joyce Maynard

Joyce Maynard is a celebrated author, journalist, and public figure. Her writing career spans decades, marked by a New York Times cover story, "An Eighteen-Year-Old Looks Back on Life," in 1973, while she was a freshman at Yale. As a seasoned reporter and columnist, she has contributed to The New York Times, NPR, and numerous national magazines, including O, The Oprah Magazine, Newsweek, and Forbes. Maynard is a sought-after public speaker, having appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, and Fresh Air. A fellow at esteemed writing colonies, she has written critically acclaimed novels, such as Labor Day, and memoirs, including the bestselling At Home in the World. Her novel, The Usual Rules, was chosen by the American Library Association as one of the ten best books for young readers in 2003. Maynard's versatility is also demonstrated through her leadership of the Lake Atitlan Writing Workshop in Guatemala, founded in 2002.

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