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First Time I Heard Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of First Time I Heard books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the First Time I Heard series? Start with "The First Time I Heard The Smiths (By: Scott Heim)" (2012) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete First Time I Heard reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The First Time I Heard The Smiths (By: Scott Heim)
2012
The First Time I Heard Kate Bush (By: Scott Heim)
2012
Before
2006
It's a Wonderful Lie
2007
After
2007
Crush: 26 Real-life Tales of First Love
2011
How to Spell Chanukah...And Other Holiday Dilemmas
2012
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