Reading Order
6 series · 60 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death by Darjeeling | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Gunpowder Green | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Shades of Earl Grey | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The English Breakfast Murder | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Jasmine Moon Murder | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Chamomile Mourning | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Blood Orange Brewing | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Dragonwell Dead | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Silver Needle Murder | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Oolong Dead | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | The Teaberry Strangler | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Scones & Bones | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Agony of the Leaves | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Sweet Tea Revenge | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Steeped in Evil | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Ming Tea Murder | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Devonshire Scream | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Pekoe Most Poison | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | Plum Tea Crazy | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | Broken Bone China | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | Lavender Blue Murder | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | Haunted Hibiscus | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 23 | Twisted Tea Christmas | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 24 | A Dark and Stormy Tea | 2022 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 25 | Lemon Curd Killer | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 26 | Honey Drop Dead | 2023 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 27 | Murder in the Tea Leaves | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 28 | Peach Tea Smash | 2024 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 29 | High Tea and Misdemeanors | 2025 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keepsake Crimes | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Photo Finished | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Bound for Murder | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Motif for Murder | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Frill Kill | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Death Swatch | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Tragic Magic | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Fiber and Brimstone | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Skeleton Letters | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Postcards from the Dead | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Gilt Trip ( With: Diana Orgain) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Gossamer Ghost | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Parchment and Old Lace ( With: Terrie Farley Moran) | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Crepe Factor ( With: Terrie Farley Moran) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | Glitter Bomb ( With: Terrie Farley Moran) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Mumbo Gumbo Murder ( With: Terrie Farley Moran) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon |
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eggs in Purgatory | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Eggs Benedict Arnold | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Bedeviled Eggs | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Stake & Eggs | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Eggs in a Casket | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Scorched Eggs | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Egg Drop Dead | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Eggs on Ice | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Egg Shooters | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Afton Tangler Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Girl Gone | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Shadow Girl | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
Laura Childs Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Carb In The Back Yard | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Slow & Low | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Low Carb High Fat No Hunger Diet | 2016 | Buy from Amazon |
Laura Childs Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cozy Cookbook | 2015 | Buy from Amazon |
Laura Childs is an American author best known for her cozy mystery series featuring Theodosia Browning, an antique shop owner and amateur sleuth. Born in Pennsylvania, Childs worked as a television producer and advertising copywriter before turning to writing. Her first Theodosia Browning mystery, "Death by Bone China," was published in 2001 and introduced her signature character, a sharp-witted antiques dealer with a knack for solving crimes. The series has since grown to over 25 novels, with each book exploring a different mystery surrounding antiques and their collectors. Childs's mysteries have received positive reviews for their charming characters, clever plots, and authentic details about antiques. The Theodosia Browning series has been praised for its humor, suspense, and well-developed characters. In addition to her mystery novels, Childs has also written several historical fiction novels and culinary mysteries. She has won several awards for her work, including the Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Novel in 2010 and the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel in 2012.