Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year |
2023 |
Jodi Taylor |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Sands of Time |
2025 |
Jodi Taylor |
Buy |
Jodi Taylor’s short story collections gather her shorter fiction into standalone volumes. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2023) collects holiday and seasonal stories, many of which are connected to her Chronicles of St. Mary’s and Time Police series.
The Sands of Time (2025) is the more recent collection. For readers who have followed Taylor’s various series, these collections fill gaps and offer bonus stories featuring favorite characters in new situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Jodi Taylor Short Story Collections series?
There are two books in the Jodi Taylor Short Story Collections series, published between 2023 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Jodi Taylor Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the Jodi Taylor Short Story Collections series is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, published in 2023.
Do these short story collections tie into the Chronicles of St. Mary's?
Yes. Both The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2023) and The Sands of Time (2025) collect shorter pieces connected to Jodi Taylor’s various series, with many stories set in the St. Mary’s and Time Police universes.