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Neely Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Neely 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 Neely series? Start with "A Short History of a Small Place" (1985) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Neely reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Short History of a Small Place
1985
Off for the Sweet Hereafter
1986
The Last of How It Was
1987
Call and Response
1989
Glad News of the Natural World
2005
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