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The Apothecary Diaries Books in Order

by Natsu HyuugaLiterature & Fiction

1 book so far (book 2 is due October 27, 2026). They run from The Apothecary Diaries (2026) to The Apothecary Diaries (2026). Rated 4.9 across 9 listener reviews.

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The Apothecary Diaries

Book 2 · out October 27, 2026 · preorder now

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Reading order

  1. The Apothecary Diaries

    Book 1 2026 4.9 (9)

    A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this must-listen historical mystery.

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  2. The Apothecary Diaries

    Book 2 Out October 27, 2026

    Dismissed from the rear palace, Maomao returns to service in the outer court—as the personal serving woman to none other than Jinshi! That doesn't necessarily make her popular with the other ladies, but a bit of jealousy might be the least…

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  3. The Apothecary Diaries

    Book 4 Out December 29, 2026

    Though her main duty is still looking after Consort Gyokuyou, Maomao finds time to help her friends and acquaintances in the rear palace, including Xiaolan, who will need a job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu, who's…

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  4. The Apothecary Diaries

    Book 5 Out February 16, 2027

    The political situation at court has changed: the birth of Gyokuyou's son has seen her elevated to the status of Empress, and meanwhile Jinshi is no longer able to continue his pretense at the rear palace.

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  5. The Apothecary Diaries

    Book 6 Out March 23, 2027

    The events in the western capital threaten to shake not only the political order, but Maomao's personal relationships as well, and she departs the city uncertain what her future holds.

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About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for The Apothecary Diaries is also the best order to read them in. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.

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