Order of Mary Robinette Kowal Books
Mary Robinette Kowal is an American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She writes the Glamourist Histories series. Having written in high school and college, Mary earned her degree in Art Education, minoring in theatre, and then going into a career as a professional puppeteer. It wasn’t until she had a niece and nephew that moved to China that she would start writing again. Writing children’s fantasy gave her a way to remain connected with the kids. She then began submitting short stories, looking to get published. Mary also narrates audiobooks for several authors. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Rob.
Mary Robinette Kowal made her debut as a published novelist in 2010 with the novel Shades of Milk and Honey. Below is a list of Mary Robinette Kowal’s books in order of when they were originally released:
Publication Order of Glamourist Histories Books
| Shades of Milk and Honey | (2010) |    |
| Glamour in Glass | (2012) | |
| Without a Summer | (2013) | |
| Valour and Vanity | (2014) | |
| Of Noble Family | (2015) | |
Publication Order of Lady Astronaut Books
| The Lady Astronaut of Mars | (2012) | |
| The Calculating Stars | (2018) | |
| The Fated Sky | (2018) | |
| Articulated Restraint | (2019) | |
| The Relentless Moon | (2020) | |
Chronological Order of Lady Astronaut Books
| The Calculating Stars | (2018) | |
| Articulated Restraint | (2019) | |
| The Fated Sky | (2018) | |
| The Lady Astronaut of Mars | (2012) | |
| The Relentless Moon | (2020) | |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Ghost Talkers | (2016) | |
| The Spare Man | (2022) | |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
| Evil Robot Monkey | (2008) | |
| First Flight | (2009) | |
| For Want of a Nail | (2011) | |
| Kiss Me Twice | (2012) | |
| The Escapement of Blackledge | (2016) | |
| Forest of Memory | (2016) | |
Publication Order of Children's Books
| Molly on the Moon | (2022) | |
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
| Scenting the Dark and Other Stories | (2009) | |
| Word Puppets | (2015) | |
Publication Order of Daily Science Fiction Stories Books
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of September 2010 | (2010) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of October 2010 | (2010) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of November 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of March 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of April 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of May 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of June 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of July 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of August 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of December 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of February 2011 | (2011) | |
| daily Science Fiction Stories of November 2010 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of September 2011 | (2011) | |
| Daily Science Fiction Stories of January 2012 | (2012) | |
| Anthology series. The author will have written at least one story in this series. | ||
Publication Order of Anthologies
| Prime Codex | (2007) | |
| Evil Robot Monkey | (2008) | |
| Clockwork Phoenix 2: More Tales of Beauty and Strangeness | (2009) | |
| Realms 2 | (2009) | |
| The Hugo Award Showcase: 2010 Volume | (2010) | |
| Asimov's Science Fiction, September 2010 | (2010) | |
| The Best of Talebones | (2010) | |
| 2020 Visions | (2010) | |
| The Book of Apex: Volume 2 of Apex Magazine | (2010) | |
| Willful Impropriety: 13 Tales of Society, Scandaland Romance | (2012) | |
| The Mammoth Book of Steampunk | (2012) | |
| Apex Magazine - October 2012 | (2012) | |
| The Book of Apex: Volume 4 | (2013) | |
| Athena's Daughters, Vol. 1 | (2014) | |
| Shadows Beneath | (2014) | |
| Time Travel: Recent Trips | (2014) | |
| You're Not Alone | (2014) | |
| Unbound: Tales By Masters of Fantasy | (2016) | |
| Women in Practical Armor | (2016) | |
| The Long List Anthology Volume 3: More Stories From the Hugo Award Nomination List | (2017) | |
| The Best of Uncanny | (2018) | |
| Robots vs. Fairies | (2018) | |
| The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction July/August 2018 | (2018) | |
| Worlds Seen in Passing: Ten Years of Tor.com Short Fiction | (2018) | |
| The Long List Anthology Volume 4: More Stories From the Hugo Award Nomination List | (2018) | |
| Shimmer: The Best Of | (2020) | |
| Escape Pod | (2020) | |
| The Long List Anthology, Volume 6: More Stories From the Hugo Award Nomination List | (2020) | |
| Relics, Wrecks and Ruins | (2021) | |
| Life Beyond Us | (2023) | |
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Mary Robinette Kowal Synopsis: The Lady Astronaut of Mars is a short story by Mary Robinette Kowal. Thirty years ago, Elma York led the expedition that ending up leading to life on Mars. For years she’s been wanting to go back up there, to once more explore the stars. But there are few opportunities for an aging astronaut, even the famous Lady Astronaut of Mars. When her chance finally comes, it may be too late. Elma must decide whether to stay with her sickening husband in what will surely be the twilight years of his life, or to have her final adventure and plunge deeper into the well of space.