Order of Candace Bushnell Books

Candace Bushnell is an American author specializing in chick lit fiction, most famous for creating the beloved Sex and the City franchise. Her journey to literary success began with years of freelance journalism before she launched her iconic "Sex and the City" column for The New York Observer. Drawing inspiration from her own romantic adventures and those of her friends, these candid columns about dating life eventually evolved into something much bigger.

The collected columns were transformed into the cultural phenomenon known as Sex and the City, spawning the hit television series that captivated audiences worldwide. Bushnell didn't just watch from the sidelines—she actively participated as a producer on the show, ensuring her original vision remained intact.

Bushnell's debut as a published book author came in 1996 with Sex and the City, which was essentially her compiled newspaper columns presented in book form. This marked the beginning of her successful career as a novelist, with the following titles representing her complete bibliography in chronological order:

Publication Order of Anthologies

#TitleYearBuy
1
Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996Another Planet: New York Portraits 1976-1996
2014
2
Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized GatheringFourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering
2024

Publication Order of The Carrie Diaries Books

#TitleYearBuy
1
The Carrie DiariesThe Carrie Diaries
2010
2
Summer and the CitySummer and the City
2011

Standalone Novels

#TitleYearBuy
1
Sex and the CitySex and the City
1996
2
Four BlondesFour Blondes
2000
3
Trading UpTrading Up
2003
4
Lipstick JungleLipstick Jungle
2005
5
One Fifth AvenueOne Fifth Avenue
2008
6
Killing MonicaKilling Monica
2015
7
Is There Still Sex in the City?Is There Still Sex in the City?
2019
8
Rules for Being a GirlRules for Being a Girl
2020