The Summer I Turned Pretty Books in Order

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Jenny Han's young-adult book series The Summer I Turned Pretty consists of four novels published between 2009 and 2011, following Isabel "Belly" Conklin during her formative summers at Cousins Beach. The narrative spans multiple summers and explores her experiences with family, friendship, and emotional development. Central to the story is Belly's relationship with the Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah, as she navigates feelings of affection, loyalty, and personal growth. The series is structured as a trilogy, with the first book titled The Summer I Turned Pretty, released in 2009, and the final book in the original trilogy, We'll Always Have Summer, published in 2011. The books are presented in chronological order, with each subsequent novel advancing the timeline and expanding on the characters' evolving dynamics. The series is categorized as coming-of-age fiction with elements of romance and drama.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Summer I Turned Pretty

    The Summer I Turned Pretty

    2009 · Jenny Han

    Every year, Belly spends summer at Cousins Beach with her mother's best friend and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah, whom she has adored since…

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  2. Cover of It's Not Summer Without You

    It's Not Summer Without You

    2010 · Jenny Han

    After a loss reshapes both families, the magic of Cousins Beach feels out of reach, and Belly struggles with the absence of the summers she counted…

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  3. Cover of We'll Always Have Summer

    We'll Always Have Summer

    2011 · Jenny Han

    Now in college and engaged to Jeremiah, Belly is planning a future she once only dreamed of. But as the wedding nears, doubts surface, family…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Summer I Turned Pretty books in?

Publication order — Author Jenny Han and publisher Simon & Schuster present the books in this order, and it is the order widely recommended by readers Start with “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”

How many books are in the The Summer I Turned Pretty series?

We list 3 books by Jenny Han , published between 2009–2011.

Where can I buy the The Summer I Turned Pretty books?

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