Paige Shelton Books in Order (Complete Reading Guide)

The best way to read Paige Shelton is by series and publication order. She is a prolific cozy mystery author with multiple bestselling series including the Scottish Bookshop Mysteries, Alaska Wild Mysteries, Farmers’ Market Mysteries, Country Cooking School Mysteries, and Dangerous Type Mysteries. Below, you’ll find all the reading orders explained, a full book checklist, upcoming releases, and quick FAQs.

Publication Order

Paige Shelton’s books are best enjoyed in the order they were released. Here’s a breakdown of her series with publication dates.

Scottish Bookshop Mysteries

Set in Edinburgh, this series follows Delaney Nichols, an American working at a quirky bookshop full of secrets.

1. The Cracked Spine (2016)
2. Of Books and Bagpipes (2017)
3. Lost Books and Old Bones (2018)
4. The Loch Ness Papers (2019)
5. The Stolen Letter (2020)
6. Deadly Editions (2021)
7. The Burning Pages (2022)
8. Fateful Words (2023)
9. The Poison Pen (2024)

Alaska Wild Mysteries

Beth Rivers flees to a remote Alaskan town after surviving a traumatic attack. Each book blends survival, suspense, and mystery.

1. Thin Ice (2019)
2. Cold Wind (2020)
3. Dark Night (2021)
4. Winter’s End (2022)
5. Lost Hours (2023)
6. King of the North (2024)
7. Deep Freeze (2025, forthcoming)

Farmers’ Market Mysteries

Becca Robbins sells jam at her local farmers’ market and finds herself solving murders along the way.

1. Farm Fresh Murder (2010)
2. Fruit of All Evil (2011)
3. Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter (2011, anthology novella)
4. A Killer Crop (2011)
5. A Killer Maize (2012)
6. Merry Market Murder (2013)
7. Bushel Full of Murder (2015)

Country Cooking School Mysteries

Betts Winston runs a Missouri cooking school where she and her grandmother uncover culinary secrets and crimes.

1. If Fried Chicken Could Fly (2012)
2. If Mashed Potatoes Could Dance (2012)
3. If Bread Could Rise to the Occasion (2013)
4. If Catfish Had Nine Lives (2014)
5. If Onions Could Spring Leeks (2015)
6. If the Shoe Kills (2016)

Dangerous Type Mysteries

Written with co‑author Kylie Logan, this series is set in a specialty typewriter repair shop.

1. To Helvetica and Back (2015)
2. Bookman Dead Style (2017)
3. Comic Sans Murder (2017)

Chronological Order

For Paige Shelton, chronological order matches publication order within each series. Events follow sequentially, and characters grow naturally across installments. If you read her series in release order, you’ll already be following the timeline as intended.

Recommended Reading Order

“Reading order” can mean following author intent (publication) or fan‑suggested paths. With Shelton, most readers recommend publication order within each series:

• If you enjoy bookish and historical settings, begin with The Cracked Spine (Scottish Bookshop).
• If you prefer darker suspense with survival themes, start with Thin Ice (Alaska Wild).
• Cozy food‑themed mysteries fans should begin with Farm Fresh Murder or If Fried Chicken Could Fly.

Shelton’s series are independent, so you can start anywhere. Just stick to internal series order for character development.

Complete Book Series List

Here is a complete checklist of Paige Shelton’s work, including companion books.

• Scottish Bookshop Mysteries (9 books, 2016–2024; ongoing)
• Alaska Wild Mysteries (7 books announced, 2019–2025; ongoing)
• Farmers’ Market Mysteries (7 books, 2010–2015; complete)
• Country Cooking School Mysteries (6 books, 2012–2016; complete)
• Dangerous Type Mysteries (3 books, 2015–2017; complete)
• Anthologies & Contributions: Includes short works in cozy mystery collections.

Upcoming and Latest Release

The newest Scottish Bookshop installment is The Poison Pen (2024).
The next Alaska Wild novel, Deep Freeze, is scheduled for December 2025.

This ensures both of her current flagship series are ongoing with regular releases.

FAQs

Here are some common questions and answers about Paige Shelton books in order.

How many Paige Shelton books are there?
She has published over 30 mystery novels across five main series, with more forthcoming.

Is the Farmers’ Market series finished?
Yes, it concluded in 2015 with Bushel Full of Murder.

Is the Alaska Wild series ongoing?
Yes, book 7 (Deep Freeze) releases in 2025.

What order should I read Paige Shelton?
Read each series in publication order, starting with book one of the series you prefer.

Which series is best for beginners?
The Scottish Bookshop Mysteries are a fan‑favorite entry point, mixing cozy charm with Edinburgh’s literary history.

Does Paige Shelton co‑write any books?
Yes, she co‑authored the Dangerous Type Mysteries.

Related Series You May Like

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