Books in Order
Jenny Han Books in Order
About Jenny Han
Jenny Han (born 1980, Richmond, Virginia) is a bestselling YA author known for writing warmly romantic coming-of-age stories set in tight-knit families and summer communities. Her two major series — To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty — were both adapted by Amazon Prime and Netflix respectively, bringing her work to global audiences who had never read the books. Han's writing is distinguished by its emotional authenticity, vivid family dynamics, and the specificity of adolescent love. She is one of the defining voices of contemporary YA romance.
New to Jenny Han? Both series are equally beloved — pick whichever premise appeals more. To All the Boys is set in high school with a Korean-American family. The Summer I Turned Pretty is a summer love triangle across three summers.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
A trilogy. Lara Jean Covey's secret love letters get sent out. A warm, funny, deeply romantic series. Read in order.
Book 1
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
2014
Start hereLara Jean's secret love letters are mailed to all five of her crushes.
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Book 2
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P.S. I Still Love You
2015
The love triangle continues as Lara Jean navigates real relationships.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty
A trilogy. Belly spends every summer at the beach house — and the love triangle that defines her adolescence. Amazon Prime adaptation.
Book 1
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The Summer I Turned Pretty
2009
Start hereOne summer, two brothers, and the girl who has always been there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Jenny Han series should I read first?
Both series are excellent starting points. If you prefer a school-year contemporary romance, start with To All the Boys I've Loved Before. If you love summer settings and slow-burn love triangles, start with The Summer I Turned Pretty. Either works perfectly as a first Han novel.
Is the To All the Boys Netflix movie faithful to the book?
Largely yes, though the film compresses events and gives more screen time to the fake-relationship premise. The book has more interiority and family scenes. Many readers who saw the film first still found the book added significant warmth and depth.
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty series complete?
Yes — the trilogy is complete: The Summer I Turned Pretty (2009), It's Not Summer Without You (2010), and We'll Always Have Summer (2011). The Amazon Prime Video adaptation continues beyond the source material.