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Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult is an American author, born on 19 May 1966 in Nesconset. Best-known works include Nineteen Minutes.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 3 books by Jodi Picoult, mostly historical fiction and literary fiction, published by Ballantine Books, Washington Square Press, first published between 2004 and 2026. Our highest-rated is By Any Other Name (4.5/5).

Born 19 May 1966, NesconsetFrom United States

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Books reviewed3

Our average4.3★from 2 rated

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By Any Other Name2024 · ★ 4.5

GenresHistorical Fiction 2 Literary Fiction 1 Mystery Thriller 1PublishersBallantine Books Washington Square Press

Books

3 books

Hollow Bones2026 · ★ 4.0

By Any Other Name2024 · ★ 4.5

My Sister’s Keeper2004

Frequently asked questions

Which Jodi Picoult book should I start with?

Our pick is By Any Other Name, which we rated 4.5 out of 5.

How many Jodi Picoult books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 3 books by Jodi Picoult: Hollow Bones, By Any Other Name, My Sister’s Keeper.

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