Wendy Wax Books In Order
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Ten Beach Road | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ocean Beach | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas at the Beach | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The House on Mermaid Point | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sunshine Beach | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Good Thing | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Bella Flora Christmas | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Best Beach Ever | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Key to My Heart | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
7 Days and 7 Nights | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Leave It to Cleavage | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hostile Makeover | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Single in Suburbia | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Accidental Bestseller | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Magnolia Wednesdays | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
While We Were Watching Downton Abbey | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Week at the Lake | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
My Ex-Best Friend's Wedding | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Break-Up Book Club | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Ready-to-Read Level 2 Books
Romulus and Remus | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Helen Keller and the Big Storm | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thomas Edison to the Rescue! | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Paul Revere and the Bell Ringers | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Practice Makes Perfect | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Annie Oakley Saves the Day | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
George Washington's First Victory | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Party on, America! | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jackie Robinson and the Big Game | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Space Case | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Eleanor Roosevelt and the Scary Basement | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thomas Jefferson and the Ghostriders | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Smurfs: Off To School! | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Very Clumsy Tale | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ruby's New Home | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Snow Giant | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pigeon Hero! | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Really Rotten Princess | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jamie to the Rescue! | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Here Come the Croods | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lesson for Martin Luther King Jr. | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Really Rotten Princess and the Cupcake Catastrophe | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Do Not Open! | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
All About the Dragons | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragon Mountain Adventure | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Walter the Baker | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kung Fu Road Trip | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gabe: The Dog Who Sniffs Out Danger | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sadie: The Dog Who Finds the Evidence | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Surprise, Trojans! | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How to Pick Your Dragon | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tip's Tips on Friendship | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
You Got a Rock, Charlie Brown! | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Time for School, Charlie Brown | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hamster Holmes, A Mystery Comes Knocking | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Tiny Seed | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How to Defend Your Dragon | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stella: The Dog with the Big Heart | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Panda School | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hamster Holmes, Combing for Clues | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
You've Got Talent, Charlie Brown | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Berkley, the Terrible Sleeper | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How to Raise Three Dragons | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Old Friends, New Friends | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hooray for Reading! | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Going to Grandma's | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Leaf Dance | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sealed with a Kick | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Happy Valentine's Day, Charlie Brown! | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Make a Trade, Charlie Brown! | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . Brazil | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hamster Holmes, On the Right Track | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . Italy | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How to Build a Dragon Fort | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Peppermint Patty Goes to Camp | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How to Track a Dragon | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . Mexico | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . China | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lucy Knows Best | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thankfulness Is Awesomeness | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . India | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . South Africa | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Linus Gets Glasses | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . Australia | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . Egypt | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Best Video Game Ever | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Alvin and the Superheroes | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Autumn Festival Fun | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . South Korea | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Campout Challenge | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Juliet Saves the Day! | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snoopy and Woodstock | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Living in . . . Russia | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Parrot in the Painting | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Raccoon at the White House | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Keith's Story | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
When Migo Met Smallfoot | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fun Dad | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Puppy for Helen Keller | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jump Shot | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
First Pitch | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hamster Holmes, A Bit Stumpe | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cat Who Ruled the Town | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Starry, Starry Night | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Journey to Pluto | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If You Love Dolphins, You Could Be... | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If You Love Video Games, You Could Be... | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snoopy, First Beagle on the Moon! | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Breakaway | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Sea Otter to the Rescue | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mission to the Moon! | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Come Sit with Me | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gobble Up, Snoopy! | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas Is Here! | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If You Love Fashion, You Could Be... | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sunspot's Night Out | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hamster Holmes, Afraid of the Dark? | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Slap Shot | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
When I Grow Up: Habit 2 | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just the Way I Am: Habit 1 | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Pony with Her Writer | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If You Love Cooking, You Could Be... | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hamster Holmes, A Big-Time Puzzle | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
No Rest for the Easter Beagle | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Every Day Is Earth Day | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Match Point | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Duck Stays in the Truck | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pool Party! | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If You Love Robots, You Could Be... | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Water, Water Everywhere | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dive In | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sharks Can't Smile! | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tigers Can't Purr! | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Goob and His Grandpa: Habit 7 | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Let's Go to the Library! | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Really Rotten Princess and the Awful, Icky Election | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If You Love Books, You Could Be... | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Polar Bear Fur Isn't White! | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twinkle, Twinkle, Sparkly Star | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twinkle and the Fairy Cake Mess | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Space Traveler Sally Brown | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Alligators and Crocodiles Can't Chew! | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World's Worst Family? | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Journey to Miami! | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twinkle and the Fairy Flower Garden | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snakes Smell with Their Tongues! | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Snoopy Tale | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
When Snoopy Met Woodstock | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Chicken House | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Elephants Don't Like Ants! | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nest Friends | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twinkle and the Wishing Wand | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twinkle Flies High! | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Whale of a Tea Party | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snoopy on the Job | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Click, Clack Rainy Day | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Icky, Sticky Slime! | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Going Buggy! | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
When Whales Fly | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Really Rotten Princess and the Wonderful, Wicked Class Play | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Backyard Pet | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
What's That Smell? | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twinkle Makes Music | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
What's in Your Body? | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Into the Deep! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flashback to the . . . Fly '90s! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flashback to the . . . Awesome '80s! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mission at the Museum | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Meet Twitch and Thrash! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
It's Optimus Prime Time! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Night Creatures! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Time for the Vet, Snoopy! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flashback to the . . . Chill 2000s! | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Books
Meet Leatherhead | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Super Slam Turtles! | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wendy Wax is a well-known American author who has written a number of successful novels, including the “Ten Beach Road” series which are USA bestsellers. Most of Wax’s novels focus on female characters, and include the characters’ self discoveries, friendships, and the challenges faced by women in their lives. Wax has a knack for incorporating humor and honesty into her works, which make the novels lighter to read despite their sometimes heavy themes. These works are not to be confused with books by another author of the same name, Wendy Wax, who is actually Wax’s cousin and writes children’s books. (The rest of this article solely focuses on the novel-writing Wendy Wax.)
Wax was raised in St. Pete Beach, Florida, which is located near the Gulf of Mexico. She spent her school days reading and playing on the beach, which was so close to her elementary school that they had recess on the beach most days. Wax loved recess time, and also enjoyed art class. Her elementary school expected students to be able to read before starting school, so at five years old, Wax forced her neighbor to teach her how to read. There was no going back after that, and Wax admittedly has never stopped reading and finds it to be one of the greatest pleasures and fun escapes of life. All this reading undoubtedly developed Wax’s writing skills and led her to Georgia University, where she continued studying and writing. She was particularly fond of author Margaret Mitchell’s works; not only did Wax memorize large passages of Mitchell’s writing to quote at will, but she also curated a collection of copies of “Gone With the Wind.”
Upon graduating, Wax began working in television, film, and radio. She did live radio talks and hosted a Friday night radio show called “Desperate and Dateless” in the 1980s. She also wrote, produced, and hosted “The Home Front,” which was a television show on PBS. Wax began her novel-writing career after starting her family; in fact, she had a toddler and a newborn when she started working on her first novel.
One of Wax’s first standalone novels, “7 Days & Nights,” focuses on main characters Dr. Olivia Moore and Matt Ransom, a radio personality who hosts a popular and testosterone-fueled show called “Guy Talk.” In the novel, Matt is so sure that he can make Olivia fall for him that he challenges her to be locked in a tiny apartment together for seven days and nights (hence the novel’s name). Olivia is certain that she will not fall in love with Matt and agrees to the stunt, which is done as an on-camera publicity stunt by Matt in order to draw viewers and high ratings. What follows is a he-says, she-says story; not to mention the added drama of the secret one-night fling these two shared years before the novel takes place. This book is not your average romantic novel.
One of Wax’s other successful standalone novel, “Magnolia Wednesdays,” was published in 2010 and follows investigative journalist Vivian Armstrong Gray. After a series of tumultuous events, Gray agrees to live in a suburban town in Georgia and writes a column about it incognito. Gray is hesitant and pessimistic about the assignment at first, but soon finds that life on the picket fence might not be as bad as it seems.
These days, Wax and her husband are getting used to life as empty nesters. She enjoys visiting bookstores and is still an avid reader.
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I just finished reading the last book of the Beach series Best Beach
Ever. Is there another book following this. I have read all the books in
The series and enjoyed them very much.
Thank you for giving me much enjoyment in reading.