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Isabel Dalhousie Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Isabel Dalhousie 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 Isabel Dalhousie series? Start with "The Sunday Philosophy Club" (2004) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Isabel Dalhousie reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Sunday Philosophy Club
2004

Friends, Lovers, Chocolate
2005

The Right Attitude to Rain
2006

The Careful Use of Compliments
2007

The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday / The Comfort Of Saturdays
2008

The Lost Art of Gratitude
2009

The Charming Quirks of Others
2010

The Forgotten Affairs of Youth
2011

The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds
2012

The Novel Habits of Happiness
2015

A Distant View of Everything
2017

The Quiet Side of Passion
2018

The Geometry of Holding Hands
2020

The Sweet Remnants of Summer
2022

The Conditions of Unconditional Love
2024

The Perils of Morning Coffee
2011

At the Reunion Buffet
2015

Sweet, Thoughtful Valentine
2016
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