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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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