The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag books in order

The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag by Jennifer L. Hart is a long-running cozy mystery series about a woman whose household chores keep getting interrupted by crime.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Skeletons in the Closet 2008 Jennifer L. Hart Buy
2 Swept Under the Rug 2010 Jennifer L. Hart Buy
3 All Washed Up 2014 Jennifer L. Hart Buy
4 Hung Out to Dry 2015 Jennifer L. Hart Buy
5 The Laundry Hag’s Christmas Rental 2015 Jennifer L. Hart Buy
6 Bun in the Oven 2017 Jennifer L. Hart Buy
7 The Laundry Hag’s New Year’s Clean-Up 2018 Jennifer L. Hart Buy

The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag was Jennifer L. Hart’s first series, launching in 2008 with Skeletons in the Closet. The seven books follow a woman whose domestic life is constantly disrupted by crime. The titles all play on household chores: Swept Under the Rug, All Washed Up, Hung Out to Dry.

The series ran through 2018 and includes two holiday specials. It established Hart’s voice as a cozy mystery writer who uses humor and everyday settings to ground her stories. The Laundry Hag remains one of her most recognized creations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series?

There are seven books in the The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series, published between 2008 and 2018.

What is the first book in the The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series?

The first book in the The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series is Skeletons in the Closet, published in 2008.

Who is the Laundry Hag?

The Laundry Hag is the main character of this cozy mystery series. She is an ordinary woman whose attempts to manage her household keep getting derailed by murders and mysteries. The series uses laundry and housekeeping metaphors in its titles, like Skeletons in the Closet and Hung Out to Dry.

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