Harriet Bean Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Harriet Bean books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the Harriet Bean Series

The Harriet Bean series by Alexander McCall Smith is a series of mysteries that are more fun than serious. From the get go you get this warm fuzzy feeling from the books that just draws you in. The stories follow Harriet Bean around – a quirky and clever little girl who loves to ask questions and solve little mysteries – especially when they’re about her own family. It all starts when Harriet finds out that her dad has a whole load of sisters that he’s never seen in years. The news completely blows her mind – actually, who wouldn’t want to track down a bunch of long-lost aunts right? So with just an old family photo and a few dodgy clues, Harriet sets out to find them not knowing where it’ll all lead. As the books come on, Harriet meets her aunts and finds out that they are all totally unique and have skills and personalities to match. They all get into some pretty weird and wonderful situations – from mystery solving to adventures at the racetrack and out in the wide open countryside. These books arent just about solving mysteries, but about Harriet finding a sense of belonging with these crazy women – learning to trust them and all that. The writing is clear as day, easy to follow and that makes it perfect for younger readers or people who aren’t as fluent in English. If you like light-hearted mysteries, quirky family stories and a bit of humour – then the Harriet Bean series is a lovely little read from start to finish