Mallory Ortberg Collections books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series?"

"There are four books in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series, published between 2014 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series?"

"The first book in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series is Texts From Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations With Your Favorite Literary Characters, published in 2014."

Q: "What is the best Mallory Ortberg book to start with?"

"Texts From Jane Eyre is the most popular starting point. It is funny, quick to read, and gives a good sense of Ortberg's style. If you prefer something darker, try The Merry Spinster instead."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Texts From Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations With Your Favorite Literary Characters	2014	Mallory Ortberg	Buy
2	The Merry Spinster	2018	Mallory Ortberg	Buy
3	Something That May Shock And Discredit You	2020	Mallory Ortberg	Buy
4	Dear Prudence: Liberating Lessons From Slate.com’s Beloved Advice Column	2023	Mallory Ortberg	Buy

These four collections span a decade of Mallory Ortberg’s writing, from the literary comedy of Texts From Jane Eyre (2014) to the advice-column-based Dear Prudence (2023). Each book has a distinct feel, but they all share a sharp sense of humor and a willingness to look at familiar things from unexpected directions.

Texts From Jane Eyre imagines literary characters using smartphones. The Merry Spinster retells classic fairy tales in unsettling ways. Something That May Shock And Discredit You blends personal essays with cultural commentary. Dear Prudence collects and expands on advice columns from Slate. Readers who enjoy any one of these will likely find something to appreciate in the others.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series?

There are four books in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series, published between 2014 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series?

The first book in the Mallory Ortberg Collections series is Texts From Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations With Your Favorite Literary Characters, published in 2014.

What is the best Mallory Ortberg book to start with?

Texts From Jane Eyre is the most popular starting point. It is funny, quick to read, and gives a good sense of Ortberg’s style. If you prefer something darker, try The Merry Spinster instead.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order