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Laura Childs is best known for her cozy mystery series, including the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbooking Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. Her books are best read in publication order to follow the character arcs and ongoing subplots, though each mystery can also be enjoyed as a standalone. Below, you’ll find complete book lists, chronological details, and FAQs.
Publication Order – Tea Shop Mysteries
Set in Charleston, South Carolina, this series follows tea shop owner Theodosia Browning as she solves crimes with charm and intelligence.
| # | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death by Darjeeling | 2001 |
| 2 | Gunpowder Green | 2002 |
| 3 | Shades of Earl Grey | 2003 |
| 4 | The English Breakfast Murder | 2003 |
| 5 | The Jasmine Moon Murder | 2004 |
| 6 | Chamomile Mourning | 2005 |
| 7 | Blood Orange Brewing | 2006 |
| 8 | Dragonwell Dead | 2007 |
| 9 | The Silver Needle Murder | 2008 |
| 10 | Oolong Dead | 2009 |
| 11 | The Teaberry Strangler | 2010 |
| 12 | Scones & Bones | 2011 |
| 13 | Agony of the Leaves | 2012 |
| 14 | Sweet Tea Revenge | 2013 |
| 15 | Steeped in Evil | 2014 |
| 16 | Ming Tea Murder | 2015 |
| 17 | Devonshire Scream | 2016 |
| 18 | Pekoe Most Poison | 2017 |
| 19 | Plum Tea Crazy | 2018 |
| 20 | Broken Bone China | 2019 |
| 21 | Lavender Blue Murder | 2020 |
| 22 | Haunted Hibiscus | 2021 |
| 23 | Twisted Tea Christmas | 2021 |
| 24 | A Dark and Stormy Tea | 2022 |
| 25 | Lemon Curd Killer | 2023 |
| 26 | Murder in the Tea Leaves | 2024 |
Publication Order – Scrapbooking Mysteries
This series features Carmela Bertrand, a scrapbooking shop owner in New Orleans, who uncovers murder and intrigue.
| # | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keepsake Crimes | 2003 |
| 2 | Photo Finished | 2004 |
| 3 | Bound for Murder | 2005 |
| 4 | Motif for Murder | 2006 |
| 5 | Frill Kill | 2007 |
| 6 | Death Swatch | 2008 |
| 7 | Tragic Magic | 2009 |
| 8 | Fiber & Brimstone | 2010 |
| 9 | Skeleton Letters | 2011 |
| 10 | Postcards from the Dead | 2012 |
| 11 | Gilt Trip | 2013 |
| 12 | Gossamer Ghost | 2014 |
| 13 | Parchment and Old Lace | 2015 |
| 14 | Crepe Factor | 2016 |
| 15 | Glitter Bomb | 2018 |
| 16 | Mumbo Gumbo Murder | 2019 |
Publication Order – Cackleberry Club Mysteries
Set in a small Midwestern town, this series centers on three women who run the Cackleberry Club café and stumble into mysteries.
| # | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eggs in Purgatory | 2008 |
| 2 | Eggs Benedict Arnold | 2009 |
| 3 | Bedeviled Eggs | 2011 |
| 4 | Stake & Eggs | 2012 |
| 5 | Eggs in a Casket | 2014 |
| 6 | Scorched Eggs | 2015 |
| 7 | Egg Drop Dead | 2016 |
| 8 | Eggs on Ice | 2018 |
| 9 | Egg Shooters | 2021 |
| 10 | Eggs Over Uneasy | 2022 |
Chronological Order
For Laura Childs, the chronological order is the same as publication order. The series progress naturally, with recurring characters developing and seasonal events marking time.
Reading them sequentially gives you the best sense of continuity in character relationships, though each book is still a standalone mystery.
Recommended Reading Order
The recommended reading order is publication order. This allows readers to follow ongoing subplots — particularly relationships and character arcs — while still enjoying the self-contained mysteries.
For example, Theodosia’s growth in the Tea Shop Mysteries and Carmela’s evolving friendships in the Scrapbooking Mysteries build over time and are best experienced in order.
Complete Book Series List
Laura Childs has authored three major cozy mystery series:
- Tea Shop Mysteries (26 books, 2001–2024)
- Scrapbooking Mysteries (16 books, 2003–2019)
- Cackleberry Club Mysteries (10 books, 2008–2022)
She has also contributed short stories to mystery anthologies.
Upcoming / Latest Release
The latest release in the Tea Shop Mysteries is Murder in the Tea Leaves (2024). While no 2025 release has been officially announced yet, the Tea Shop series remains highly popular, and additional titles are likely.
FAQs
Here are some common questions and answers about Laura Childs’s books in order.
How many books are in the Tea Shop Mysteries?
There are 26 books published so far, from Death by Darjeeling (2001) to Murder in the Tea Leaves (2024).
Is the Tea Shop Mystery series finished?
No, it is ongoing. New installments continue to be released regularly.
What order should I read Laura Childs’s books in?
Publication order is recommended for all three series.
Do Laura Childs’s books need to be read in order?
Each mystery is standalone, but character arcs and relationships are best appreciated when read sequentially.
What genre are Laura Childs’s books?
They are cozy mysteries, blending amateur sleuthing with food, crafts, and small-town life.
Related Series
Fans of Laura Childs may also enjoy:
- Nancy Coco Books in Order — candy-themed mysteries.
- Maya Corrigan Books in Order — culinary cozy series.
- Barbara Ross Books in Order — Maine clambake mysteries.
These authors offer similar cozy mystery series filled with food, crafts, and clever whodunits.