Sherry Harris Books in Order (Complete Reading Guide)

The best way to read Sherry Harris is by publication order, beginning with her popular Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries. Harris is a well-known cozy mystery author whose series combine humor, small-town drama, and clever amateur sleuthing. She also writes the Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon Mysteries, set in a lively Florida beach town. Below, you’ll find the complete reading order of her books, detailed lists, and FAQs.

Publication Order

Sherry Harris writes across two main series, each with a distinct setting and tone. Here is the full publication order.

Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries

This long-running series follows Sarah Winston, a garage sale organizer and bargain hunter in Massachusetts, who finds herself repeatedly drawn into murder investigations.

1. Tagged for Death (2014) – Sarah’s life after divorce takes a twist when a garage sale leads her to a crime.
2. The Longest Yard Sale (2015) – A town-wide yard sale turns deadly.
3. All Murders Final! (2016) – An online garage sale site brings sinister consequences.
4. A Good Day to Buy (2017) – Sarah stumbles upon a shocking death at an estate sale.
5. I Know What You Bid Last Summer (2017) – An auction uncovers more than just antiques.
6. The Wedding Day and the Dead Guy (2018) – A garage sale gig collides with nuptial drama and murder.
7. The Gun Also Rises (2019) – A rare comic book disappears, followed by a killing.
8. Let’s Fake a Deal (2019) – A fake designer scheme turns lethal.
9. Absence of Alice (2020) – Sarah must solve a crime before a friend’s life is lost.
10. A Time to Swill (2021, crossover with Chloe Jackson) – Sarah helps out at the Florida saloon, where trouble is brewing.

Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon Mysteries

This series brings a fresh coastal vibe, featuring Chloe Jackson, a former children’s librarian who inherits a beachside bar in Emerald Cove, Florida.

1. From Beer to Eternity (2020) – Chloe adjusts to bar life while investigating a shocking death.
2. A Time to Swill (2021) – A missing person’s case interrupts the beachside calm.
3. Three Shots to the Wind (2022) – Drinks, romance, and murder complicate Chloe’s new life.
4. Rum and Choke (2023) – A community event ends in disaster when a crime hits close to home.
5. Mai Tais, Mayhem, and Murder (2024) – Chloe faces her trickiest case yet amid tropical cocktails and secrets.

Chronological Order

For Sherry Harris, the chronological order follows the publication order. Each series develops in sequence, and while A Time to Swill connects both the Garage Sale and Sea Glass Saloon series, readers don’t need to change the order. Reading them as published ensures the smoothest experience.

Recommended Reading Order

When considering the best way to read Sherry Harris’s books, here’s what to keep in mind:

• Publication order is best, especially for the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries, as relationships and long-running storylines build over time.
• The Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon Mysteries can be read independently, but reading after the Garage Sale series provides fun crossover context.

Recommended order:

1. Start with Tagged for Death (Garage Sale Mysteries).
2. Continue the series through Absence of Alice.
3. Move to the Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon Mysteries, beginning with From Beer to Eternity.

Complete Book Series List

Here’s a checklist of all Sherry Harris’s works:

• Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries (10 books, 2014–2021; completed)
• Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon Mysteries (5 books, 2020–2024; ongoing)

This list makes it easy to keep track of every release.

Upcoming and Latest Release

The latest book is Mai Tais, Mayhem, and Murder (2024) in the Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon Mysteries. This series remains active, with additional books expected in the coming years. The Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries concluded in 2021.

FAQs

Here are some common questions and answers about Sherry Harris books in order.

How many books has Sherry Harris written?
She has written 15 books across two series as of 2024.

Is the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mysteries series finished?
Yes, the series concluded with Absence of Alice (2021).

Is the Chloe Jackson Sea Glass Saloon Mysteries series ongoing?
Yes, it continues with Mai Tais, Mayhem, and Murder (2024).

Do I need to read both series?
No, they can be read separately, but fans enjoy seeing the crossover in A Time to Swill.

What genre does Sherry Harris write?
She writes cozy mysteries with lighthearted humor, amateur sleuths, and small-town or beachside settings.

Where are her books set?
The Garage Sale series is set in Massachusetts, while the Sea Glass Saloon series takes place in Florida.

Related Series You May Like

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• Miranda James’s Cat in the Stacks Mysteries (see Miranda James books in order)
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• Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lover’s Mysteries (see Jenn McKinlay books in order)
• Paige Shelton’s Scottish Bookshop Mysteries (see Paige Shelton books in order)

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