Maria Semple

Maria Semple

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Go Gentle (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Maria Semple, on April 14th, 2026.

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Maria Semple Stats: The highest rated book by Maria Semple on Book Notification is Where'd You Go, Bernadette, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is Today Will Be Different, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Maria Semple on Book Notification is Where'd You Go, Bernadette, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Today Will Be Different, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Maria Semple books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are Where'd You Go, Bernadette, Today Will Be Different, and This One Is Mine.

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Maria Semple

Maria Semple was born on May 21st, 1964 and is currently 62 years old. Maria Semple was born in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Maria Semple is known for writing in the Literary Fiction genre.

Maria Semple has written 4 standalone novels, starting with This One Is Mine in 2008. The most recently released novel was Go Gentle, which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Maria at this time.

Maria Semple: Awards & Accolades

Semple's book, Where'd You Go, Bernadette won the Alex Awards, Best Book, in 2013.

Maria Semple books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Where'd You Go, Bernadette was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Humor, in 2012 as well as the Women's Prize - For Fiction in 2013.

Maria Semple: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Go Gentle was the Oprah's Book Club 2.0 April 2026 Pick.
  • Where'd You Go, Bernadette:
    1. Chicago Tribune: Best Books of the Decade (2010s) Selection in 2019.
    2. Conde Nast: The Best Travel Books of All Time Selection in 2022.

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  6. Colleen Hoover, author of the It Ends With Us Series.
  7. Jodi Picoult, author of: My Sister's Keeper.
  8. Elin Hilderbrand, author of the 28 Summers Series.
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  10. Bonnie Garmus, author of: Lessons in Chemistry.

Maria Semple: F.A.Q

When was Maria Semple Born? How old is Maria Semple?

Maria Semple was born on May 21st, 1964. Maria Semple is currently 62 years old.

Where was Maria Semple Born?

Maria Semple was born in Santa Monica, California, USA and is American.

What book awards has Maria Semple won?

Where'd You Go, Bernadette: Alex Awards: Best Book (2013).

What was the first book Maria Semple wrote?

The first book written by Maria Semple was This One Is Mine, published in 2008.

What was the most recent book Maria Semple wrote?

Her most recently released work was Go Gentle on April 14th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Maria Semple?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Maria Semple book is Where'd You Go, Bernadette. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Where'd You Go, Bernadette (7.69)
  2. Today Will Be Different (6.57)
  3. This One Is Mine (7.00)

What genres does Maria Semple Write?

Maria Semple primarily writes in the Literary Fiction genre. Her work includes sub-genres such as Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Family Drama.

Are there upcoming new books by Maria Semple?

Maria Semple does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Maria Semple written?

Maria Semple has written 4 books. All of her books are Standalone Novels.

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