Cecelia Ahern Books in Order
The complete guide to Cecelia Ahern books in order. Explore her heartwarming romances, the Flawed YA series, and magical short story collections.
Last updated: December 26, 2025
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Publication Order
33 books
Paper Heart
by Cecelia Ahern
2025
Pip, a single mother living a small life, folds her dreams into origami hearts. When she meets an astronomer who teaches her to look up, she begins to open herself to the universe and love. A heartwarming story of second chances.
Into the Storm
by Cecelia Ahern
2024
GP Enya Pickering saves a boy from a hit-and-run on a stormy night, an event that haunts her and drives her to move to remote Abbeydooley. There, she confronts her past and the wild elements of the Irish countryside. An atmospheric, psychological drama.
In a Thousand Different Ways
by Cecelia Ahern
2023
Alice Kelly sees people's emotions as colors, a condition that makes navigating family and relationships overwhelming. She must learn to manage her gift and find her own place in the world. A beautiful novel about empathy and self-acceptance.
Freckles
by Cecelia Ahern
2021
Allegra Bird is told by a stranger that she is the average of the five people she spends the most time with. Realizing she doesn't have five such people, she sets out on a quest to find them. A story about loneliness and connection.
Roar
by Cecelia Ahern
2019
A collection of thirty short stories, each focusing on a woman facing a unique, often surreal challenge—like slowly disappearing or being kept on a shelf. A witty and thoughtful exploration of modern womanhood.
Postscript
by Cecelia Ahern
2019
The sequel to *PS, I Love You*. Seven years after her husband's death, Holly Kennedy is approached by a group calling themselves the PS, I Love You Club. She is forced to revisit the letters that guided her and help others find their own way.
Perfect
by Cecelia Ahern
2017
The conclusion to the *Flawed* duology. Celestine North is on the run and holds a secret that could dismantle the entire Flawed system. She must decide how much she is willing to risk for freedom.
Lyrebird
by Cecelia Ahern
2016
A documentary crew in rural Ireland discovers a mysterious young woman living in isolation who can mimic any sound she hears. As they bring her to Dublin, she must choose between her quiet world and fame. A modern-day fairy tale.
Flawed
by Cecelia Ahern
2016
In a society where perfection is mandatory, Celestine North is branded "Flawed" for a single act of compassion. Now an outcast, she must navigate a dangerous political game to survive. The first book in a gripping YA dystopian duology.
The Marble Collector
by Cecelia Ahern
2015
When Sabrina discovers her father's secret collection of expensive marbles, she realizes she knows very little about the man suffering from memory loss. She embarks on a journey to uncover his hidden past. A moving story about memory and identity.
The Year I Met You
by Cecelia Ahern
2014
Jasmine, fired and on gardening leave, starts observing her neighbor Matt, a radio DJ she has always disliked. Over the course of a year, an unlikely friendship forms between two people at a crossroads. A quiet, character-driven drama.
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Time Traveller
by Jenny Colgan
2014
A *Doctor Who* short story featuring the Third Doctor. The Doctor finds himself trapped in a surreal town where time behaves strangely and nothing is quite what it seems. Part of the *Time Trips* collection.
The Bog Warrior
by Jenny Colgan
2014
Cecelia Ahern's own contribution to the *Doctor Who* universe. The Tenth Doctor lands in the Kingdom of Cashel and gets involved in a bizarre masked ball with a missing prince. A whimsical tale from the *Time Trips* series.
The Anti-Hero
by Jenny Colgan
2014
A *Doctor Who* adventure featuring the Second Doctor, Jamie, and Zoe. They arrive in ancient Alexandria and face a villain who knows their future. Part of the *Time Trips* anthology.
Salt of the Earth
by Jenny Colgan
2014
A *Doctor Who* adventure featuring the Third Doctor and Jo Grant. They travel to Australia in the near future and encounter strange salt statues on a remote island. Part of the *Time Trips* collection.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
by Jenny Colgan
2014
A *Doctor Who* short story featuring the Tenth Doctor. The Doctor finds himself in a bed-and-breakfast run by a suspicious couple with a very strange secret. Part of the *Time Trips* collection.
Into the Nowhere
by Jenny Colgan
2014
A *Doctor Who* short story featuring the Eleventh Doctor and Clara. They land on an unknown planet where the Doctor must face a mystery in the dark. Part of the *Time Trips* anthology.
How to Fall in Love
by Cecelia Ahern
2014
Christine Rose witnesses a man contemplating suicide and strikes a deal to convince him life is worth living before his birthday. As she tries to save him with a series of adventures, she begins to heal herself. A life-affirming romance.
A Handful of Stardust
by Jenny Colgan
2014
A *Doctor Who* short story featuring the Sixth Doctor and Peri. They visit a library planet where the greatest mathematicians are dying under mysterious circumstances. Part of the *Time Trips* collection.
The Death Pit
by Jenny Colgan
2013
A *Doctor Who* short story featuring the Fourth Doctor. In this creepy tale, the Doctor encounters a strange and deadly golf hotel where something lurks beneath the sand. Part of the *Time Trips* collection.
One Hundred Names
by Cecelia Ahern
2012
Journalist Kitty Logan is left with a final assignment by her dying mentor: a list of one hundred mysterious names. As she tracks them down, she uncovers the extraordinary stories behind ordinary people. A celebration of journalism and human connection.
The Time of My Life
by Cecelia Ahern
2011
Lucy Silchester receives an appointment card to meet with her Life, who turns out to be a shabbily dressed, unhappy man. To improve her own existence, she must help him get back on his feet. A quirky, metaphorical story about self-care and honesty.
Girl in the Mirror
by Cecelia Ahern
2011
A collection of short fiction headlined by a story about a woman who doesn't recognize her own reflection. These tales explore the hidden magic and emotional turning points in everyday lives.
Every Year
by Cecelia Ahern
2010
A short story about the passage of time and the moments that define us. Often found in anthologies, this piece captures Ahern's ability to find emotional depth in brief encounters.
The Book of Tomorrow
by Cecelia Ahern
2009
Teenager Tamara Goodwin discovers a leather-bound diary in a traveling library that appears to be written in her own handwriting—dated for the next day. As the pages reveal her future, she tries to change her destiny. A mystery filled with family secrets.
The Gift
by Cecelia Ahern
2008
Lou Suffern is a successful executive who is always in two places at once but never truly present. When he meets a homeless man named Gabe, he is offered a magical opportunity to fix his relationship with time. A modern fable about priorities and the holiday spirit.
Thanks for the Memories
by Cecelia Ahern
2008
After a blood transfusion, Joyce Conway starts remembering things she has never experienced, while an American art expert in London feels strangely drawn to her. A romance with a twist that explores the mysterious connections that bind strangers together.
There's No Place Like Here
by Cecelia Ahern
2006
Sandy Shortt has spent her life obsessing over missing things and people. When she disappears herself, she discovers a world where everything that is lost eventually ends up. A whimsical mystery about finding what matters most.
Mrs Whippy
by Cecelia Ahern
2006
Emelda's husband has left her for a younger woman, leaving her to raise five difficult sons alone. Seeking solace in ice cream, she finds unexpected comfort in the local van driver. A short, sweet novella about finding confidence after heartbreak.
Irish Girls Are Back in Town
by Cecelia Ahern
2005
An anthology of short fiction featuring some of the most popular Irish women writers. This collection includes a story by Cecelia Ahern, offering a bite-sized sample of her signature warmth and storytelling.
If You Could See Me Now
by Cecelia Ahern
2005
Elizabeth Egan is a rigid, disciplined woman raising her nephew, Luke, until a stranger named Ivan enters their lives. Ivan is spontaneous and carefree, bringing joy back into their home, but he is not exactly what he seems. A magical story about believing in the impossible.
Where Rainbows End
by Cecelia Ahern
2004
Best friends Rosie and Alex are destined for each other, but life keeps getting in the way. Told entirely through letters, emails, and texts, this novel follows their missed connections and enduring bond over decades. A touching look at bad timing and second chances.
PS, I Love You
by Cecelia Ahern
2003
Grieving the sudden death of her husband, Holly Kennedy feels lost until she discovers a package he left behind. It contains ten envelopes, one for each month, filled with instructions to help her find her way back to life. A heartbreaking and hopeful story of love and resilience.
Where should I start?
If you want the iconic tearjerker:
PS, I Love You → Postscript
If you prefer magical realism and whimsy:
If You Could See Me Now → There's No Place Like Here → The Gift
If you enjoy dystopian YA:
Flawed → Perfect
If you want deep, character-driven fiction:
In a Thousand Different Ways → Freckles → The Year I Met You
Author bio
Cecelia Ahern was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She grew up in a very public household as the daughter of Bertie Ahern, who would go on to become the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. Despite this high-profile background, she decided to carve out her own path in a world far removed from the busy realm of politics.
Before she ever thought about writing novels, she studied journalism and media communications. She even took a surprising detour into the music industry. As a member of the pop group Shimma, she had a brush with pop stardom and competed to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. It was a fun and unexpected chapter, but music wasn’t her final destination. A different, quieter kind of storytelling eventually captured her imagination.
At the incredibly young age of twenty-one, Ahern wrote a novel that would completely change her life. That book was PS, I Love You. It became an instant sensation, capturing hearts around the globe with its unique mix of devastating grief and hopeful humor.
The story follows a young widow named Holly Kennedy as she navigates life after the death of her husband, guided by a series of letters he left behind for her. It wasn’t just a bestseller; it was a cultural phenomenon. The book stayed at the top of the charts for weeks and was later adapted into a major Hollywood movie starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler. This success established Ahern immediately as a fresh, empathetic voice in fiction.
She didn’t stop there. It would have been easy to fade away after such a massive debut, but Ahern proved she was far more than a one-hit wonder. Over the following years, she released a steady stream of novels, almost one every year. Her writing often blends grounded, contemporary romance with a touch of the surreal or magical.
She loves to ask "what if?" in her stories. For example, in There’s No Place Like Here, she imagines a physical world where all lost things—and people—go. In her more recent novel In a Thousand Different Ways, she introduces us to a woman who can see people’s emotions as colors, exploring how hard it can be to navigate the world when you feel everything so intensely. These stories show her consistent ability to explore the hidden connections between people.
Her versatility also extends to genre. While she is best known for emotional dramas and romances, she hasn't been afraid to try new things. She ventured into Young Adult territory with the Flawed duology. These books paint a picture of a dystopian society obsessed with perfection, where making a mistake gets you branded as a second-class citizen.
She also explored feminist themes in her short story collection Roar. This collection features thirty fables about the experiences of modern women. It was so well-received that it was adapted into an anthology television series. She has even contributed to the Doctor Who universe, showing a playful side to her writing that fans might not expect.
Today, Ahern continues to live in Dublin with her family. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages. Whether she is writing about grief, magic, or dystopian futures, her work proves that her stories—often centered on finding light in the darkest moments—resonate just as strongly now as they did when she first started.
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