Ruby Oliver books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ruby Oliver series?"

"There are four books in the Ruby Oliver series, published between 2005 and 2010."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ruby Oliver series?"

"The first book in the Ruby Oliver series is The Boyfriend List, published in 2005."

Q: "What is the Ruby Oliver series about?"

"The Ruby Oliver series follows Ruby Oliver, a Seattle high schooler who makes lists to cope with her anxiety and social disasters. Starting with The Boyfriend List, the four books follow Ruby through high school as she deals with friendship drama, romantic confusion, and panic attacks."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Boyfriend List	2005	Emily Jenkins	Buy
2	The Boy Book	2006	Emily Jenkins	Buy
3	The Treasure Map of Boys	2009	Emily Jenkins	Buy
4	Real Live Boyfriends	2010	Emily Jenkins	Buy

The Ruby Oliver series, published between 2005 and 2010, follows a Seattle teenager who copes with her anxiety and social disasters by making lists. The Boyfriend List, the first book, was also E. Lockhart’s debut under that pen name, establishing her voice in young adult fiction.

The four books track Ruby through high school, with each title reflecting her evolving relationship obsessions. Lockhart writes Ruby as funny, neurotic, and painfully self-aware. The series deals honestly with anxiety and panic attacks alongside the usual teen drama of friendships and romantic confusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ruby Oliver series?

There are four books in the Ruby Oliver series, published between 2005 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Ruby Oliver series?

The first book in the Ruby Oliver series is The Boyfriend List, published in 2005.

What is the Ruby Oliver series about?

The Ruby Oliver series follows Ruby Oliver, a Seattle high schooler who makes lists to cope with her anxiety and social disasters. Starting with The Boyfriend List, the four books follow Ruby through high school as she deals with friendship drama, romantic confusion, and panic attacks.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order