Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Selected Shorts: Wartime Lives |
2007 |
Buy |
| xo Orpheus |
2013 |
Buy |
| Eat Joy |
2019 |
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Children’s#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Octopus Escapes |
2021 |
Buy |
Short Stories/Novellas#
| Title |
Published |
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| Devotion |
2013 |
Buy |
Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| Half in Love |
2002 |
Buy |
| Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It |
2009 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| Liars and Saints |
2003 |
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| A Family Daughter |
2006 |
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| Do Not Become Alarmed |
2017 |
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The Apothecary Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
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| The Apothecary |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Apprentices |
2013 |
Buy |
| The After-Room |
2015 |
Buy |
Maile Meloy writes literary fiction and short stories. Her debut collection Half in Love (2002) and follow-up Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It (2009) earned widespread praise, with stories appearing in The New Yorker. Her novels Liars and Saints (2003) and A Family Daughter (2006) explore family dynamics across generations.
She also writes children’s fantasy. The Apothecary (2011) is a Cold War-era adventure about a girl who discovers her pharmacist neighbor is actually a magical apothecary. Her novel Do Not Become Alarmed (2017) became a bestseller.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Maile Meloy written?
Maile Meloy has written thirteen books across six series.
What was Maile Meloy's first book?
Maile Meloy’s first book is Half in Love, published in 2002.
What is Maile Meloy known for?
Meloy writes literary fiction and short stories that have appeared in The New Yorker. Her short story collection Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It (2009) was named one of the best books of the year by several publications. She also writes The Apothecary children’s fantasy series, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr.