Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Keeper of Lost Things | 2017 | Ruth Hogan | Buy |
| 2 | The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes | 2018 | Ruth Hogan | Buy |
| 3 | Queenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel | 2019 | Ruth Hogan | Buy |
| 4 | The Moon, the Stars, and Madam Burova | 2021 | Ruth Hogan | Buy |
| 5 | The Phoenix Ballroom | 2024 | Ruth Hogan | Buy |
| 6 | The Light a Candle Society | 2025 | Ruth Hogan | Buy |
Ruth Hogan’s novels share a similar sensibility even though they are not connected by plot or characters. She tends to write about people on the margins who find purpose through unexpected friendships, lost objects, or second chances. The Keeper of Lost Things (2017) set the template, and her later books have explored similar ground with fortune tellers, hotel mysteries, and ballroom dancing.
Her six novels span from 2017 to 2025, and each one is a self-contained story. Readers who enjoy authors like Eleanor Oliphant’s Gail Honeyman or Rachel Joyce will probably like Ruth Hogan’s style. The books are quick reads that leave a lasting impression without demanding too much of your time.