
Grace Livingston Hill Reading Order
5 series Β· 128 books Β· Born 1865
Grace Livingston Hill was a prolific early twentieth-century novelist who published over 100 books, often featuring young female protagonists navigating faith and personal growth within Christian contexts. Born into a literary family of Presbyterian ministers and writers, Hill crafted wholesome narratives under both her own name and the pen name Marcia Macdonald, achieving substantial popularity during her era. Her work spans novels, short stories, and the Miranda trilogy, establishing her as a foundational figure in inspirational fiction.
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Miranda Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1908β1915)
Grace Livingston Hill's Miranda Trilogy consists of three complete novels published between 1908 and 1915. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Marcia Schuyler, followed by Phoebe Deane, and concluding with Miranda. These interconnected standalone novels form a cohesive narrative arc and are best experienced sequentially from first to last.
Start with Marcia Schuyler and read in order.
Start this series with Marcia Schuyler
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Marcia Schuyler |
| 2 | Phoebe Deane |
| 3 | Miranda |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1919β1991)
Grace Livingston Hill's non-fiction series consists of two complete works published across seven decades, beginning with The War Romance of the Salvation Army in 1919 and concluding with For Each New Day in 1991. Both books should be read in their publication order to experience Hill's non-fiction writing as she intended. This compact series offers insight into Hill's perspectives on historical and inspirational subjects beyond her better-known fiction work.
Start with The War Romance of the Salvation Army and read in order.
Start this series with The War Romance of the Salvation Army
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The War Romance of the Salvation Army |
| 2 | For Each New Day |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing7 books (1902β2025)
Grace Livingston Hill's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises seven books of non-fiction published between 1902 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The collection includes Safety First, A Government Position, Something Quite Forgotten, The Ransomers, The Governor's Son, The Unknown God, and Under The Window, which should be read in publication order. Begin with Safety First to experience this expanding series from its beginning.
Start with Safety First, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Safety First
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Safety First |
| 2 | A Government Position |
| 3 | Something Quite Forgotten |
| 4 | The Ransomers |
| 5 | The Governor's Son |
| 6 | The Unknown God |
| 7 | Under The Window |
Short Story Collections Series
Ongoing9 books (1895β2024)
Grace Livingston Hill's Short Story Collections series comprises nine books of short fiction published between 1895 and 2024. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Katharine's Yesterday and Other Stories. These collections span more than a century of the author's short story work, including selections such as The Forgotten Friend and Other Stories, The Honeymoon House and Other Stories, and The Kitchen's Thanksgiving and Other Stories, along with comprehensive volumes like The Short Stories of Grace Livingston Hill and the Grace Livingston Hill Jumbo Reader.
Start with Katharine's Yesterday and Other Stories, the first of 9 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Katharine's Yesterday and Other Stories
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Katharine's Yesterday and Other Stories |
| 2 | The Forgotten Friend and Other Stories |
| 3 | The Honeymoon House and Other Stories |
| 4 | Miss Lavinia's Call |
| 5 | Her Story and Her Writings |
| 6 | The Short Stories of Grace Livingston Hill |
| 7 | Christian Endeavor Stories |
| 8 | Grace Livingston Hill Jumbo Reader |
| 9 | The Kitchen's Thanksgiving and Other Stories |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete107 books (1887β2018)
Grace Livingston Hill's Standalone Novels series comprises 107 complete books originally published between 1887 and 2018, with each entry functioning as an independent story rather than a continuous narrative. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with A Chautauqua Idyl and progressing through titles such as Lone Point, The Girl from Montana, and Lo, Michael. The series spans more than a century of publishing, encompassing Hill's prolific output across multiple decades. Readers can approach any individual novel as an entry point, though following publication order allows for appreciation of the author's evolving style and themes over time.
Start with A Chautauqua Idyl, the first of 107 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Chautauqua Idyl
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Chautauqua Idyl |
| 2 | The Parkerstown Delegate |
| 3 | In the Way |
| 4 | Lone Point |
| 5 | A Daily Rate |
| 6 | An Unwilling Guest |
| 7 | The Angel of His Presence |
| 8 | According to the Pattern |
| 9 | The Story of a Whim |
| 10 | Because of Stephen |
| 11 | The Girl from Montana |
| 12 | Aunt Crete's Emancipation |
| 13 | Dawn of the Morning |
| 14 | The Mystery of Mary |
| 15 | Lo, Michael |
| 16 | The Best Man |
| 17 | The Man of the Desert |
| 18 | The Obsession of Victoria Gracen |
| 19 | A Voice in the Wilderness |
| 20 | The Finding of Jasper Holt |
| 21 | The Enchanted Barn |
| 22 | The Witness |
| 23 | The Red Signal |
| 24 | The Search |
| 25 | Cloudy Jewel |
| 26 | Exit Betty |
| 27 | The Tryst |
| 28 | The City of Fire |
| 29 | Ariel Custer |
| 30 | The Big Blue Soldier |
| 31 | Tomorrow About This Time |
| 32 | Not Under the Law |
| 33 | Re-Creations |
| 34 | A New Name |
| 35 | Coming Through the Rye |
| 36 | The Prodigal Girl |
| 37 | Job's Niece |
| 38 | The Honor Girl(As:) |
| 39 | The White Flower |
| 40 | Blue Ruin |
| 41 | Crimson Roses |
| 42 | Found Treasure(As:) |
| 43 | Duskin |
| 44 | Out of the Storm(As:) |
| 45 | Ladybird |
| 46 | The Gold Shoe |
| 47 | The White Lady(As:) |
| 48 | Kerry |
| 49 | Silver Wings |
| 50 | The Chance of a Lifetime |
| 51 | April Gold |
| 52 | Beggarman |
| 53 | Happiness Hill |
| 54 | Her Wedding Garment |
| 55 | House Across the Hedge |
| 56 | Rose Galbraith |
| 57 | The Challengers |
| 58 | The Patch of Blue |
| 59 | The Story of the Lost Star |
| 60 | Matched Pearls |
| 61 | The Beloved Stranger |
| 62 | Amorelle |
| 63 | Rainbow Cottage |
| 64 | The Christmas Bride |
| 65 | The Ransom |
| 66 | Beauty for Ashes |
| 67 | Life Out of Death |
| 68 | Old Guard |
| 69 | Sunrise |
| 70 | The Strange Proposal |
| 71 | The Street of the City |
| 72 | White Orchids |
| 73 | Mystery Flowers |
| 74 | The Substitute Guest |
| 75 | Brentwood |
| 76 | Daphne Deane |
| 77 | Homing |
| 78 | Marigold |
| 79 | Maris |
| 80 | The Best Birthday |
| 81 | The Divided Battle |
| 82 | The Lost Message |
| 83 | Patricia |
| 84 | Stranger Within the Gates |
| 85 | The Seventh Hour |
| 86 | Head of the House |
| 87 | Partners |
| 88 | Astra |
| 89 | By Way of the Silverthorns |
| 90 | In Tune With Wedding Bells |
| 91 | Crimson Mountain |
| 92 | Sound of the Trumpet |
| 93 | Spice Box |
| 94 | Through These Fires |
| 95 | More Than Conqueror |
| 96 | A Girl to Come Home To |
| 97 | All Through the Night |
| 98 | Bright Arrows |
| 99 | Where Two Ways Met |
| 100 | Mary Arden |
| 101 | Morning Is for Joy |
| 102 | The Honeymoon House |
| 103 | The Love Gift |
| 104 | Katharine's Yesterday |
| 105 | Personal Influence |
| 106 | The Girl of the Woods |
| 107 | The Measure of a Man |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Grace Livingston Hill written?
- Grace Livingston Hill has written 128 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1887 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Grace Livingston Hill series?
- Here are the first books in Grace Livingston Hill's series: Miranda Trilogy: Marcia Schuyler; Non-Fiction: The War Romance of the Salvation Army; Short Stories/Novellas: Safety First; Short Story Collections: Katharine's Yesterday and Other Stories.
- What order should I read Grace Livingston Hill's books?
- We recommend reading Grace Livingston Hill's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Grace Livingston Hill still writing new books?
- Yes, Grace Livingston Hill has 2 ongoing series: Short Stories/Novellas, Short Story Collections.

