Jan Karon Reading Order
8 series · 30 books · Born 1937
Jan Karon is a celebrated American author known for her heartwarming tales in the fiction genre. With a prolific career spanning from 1993 to 2025, she has penned 30 books across eight series, including the beloved Mitford novels that center on Father Tim and the charming village of Mitford. Her works, which also encompass gift books and children’s stories, resonate deeply with readers seeking comfort and community.
Children's Series
Complete2 books (1993–2000)
Start with Miss Fannie's Hat and read in order.
Father Tim Series
Complete2 books (2007–2010)
Start with Home to Holly Springs and read in order.
Mitford Series
Ongoing15 books (1994–2025)
Start with At Home in Mitford, the first of 15 books in the Mitford series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | At Home in Mitford 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Light in the Window 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  These High, Green Hills 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Out to Canaan 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A New Song 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Common Life 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  In This Mountain 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Shepherds Abiding 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Light from Heaven 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Home to Holly Springs 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  In the Company of Others 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Come Rain or Come Shine 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  To Be Where You Are 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | My Beloved 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mitford Collections Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Bathed in Prayer 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mitford For Children Series
Complete2 books (2006–2007)
Start with Violet Comes to Stay and read in order.
Mitford Gift Books Series
Complete6 books (2001–2006)
Start with Patches of Godlight, the first of 6 books in the Mitford Gift Books series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1997–1997)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Mitford Years Reading Guide 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Continual Feast 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jan Karon written?
- Jan Karon has written 30 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jan Karon series?
- Here are the first books in Jan Karon's series: Children's: Miss Fannie's Hat; Father Tim: Home to Holly Springs; Mitford: At Home in Mitford; Mitford For Children: Violet Comes to Stay; Mitford Gift Books: Patches of Godlight.
- What order should I read Jan Karon's books?
- We recommend reading Jan Karon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jan Karon still writing new books?
- Yes, Jan Karon has 1 ongoing series: Mitford.