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The Real Thing Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Real Thing 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 The Real Thing series? Start with "The List" (2018) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete The Real Thing reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The List
2018
Single Asiatic Male Seeks Ride or Die Chick (By: Eddie Huang)
2018
Love & Estrogen (By: Samantha Allen)
2018
Everybody Loves Kamau! (By: W. Kamau Bell)
2018
Neighbors (By: Elizabeth LaBan)
2018
Boyfriends of Dorothy (By: Wednesday Martin)
2018
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