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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Sunday Philosophy Club
Buy on Amazon2004
Friends, Lovers, Chocolate
Buy on Amazon2005
The Right Attitude to Rain
Buy on Amazon2006
The Careful Use of Compliments
Buy on Amazon2007
The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday / The Comfort Of Saturdays
Buy on Amazon2008
The Lost Art of Gratitude
Buy on Amazon2009
The Charming Quirks of Others
Buy on Amazon2010
The Forgotten Affairs of Youth
Buy on Amazon2011
The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds
Buy on Amazon2012
The Novel Habits of Happiness
Buy on Amazon2015
A Distant View of Everything
Buy on Amazon2017
The Quiet Side of Passion
Buy on Amazon2018
The Geometry of Holding Hands
Buy on Amazon2020
The Sweet Remnants of Summer
Buy on Amazon2022
The Conditions of Unconditional Love
Buy on Amazon2024
The Perils of Morning Coffee
Buy on Amazon2011
At the Reunion Buffet
Buy on Amazon2015
Sweet, Thoughtful Valentine
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Isabel Dalhousie series is publication order: 1. The Sunday Philosophy Club (2004), 2. Friends, Lovers, Chocolate (2005), 3. The Right Attitude to Rain (2006), 4. The Careful Use of Compliments (2007), 5. The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday / The Comfort Of Saturdays (2008), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
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