Jane Langton Reading Order
6 series · 35 books
Jane Langton crafted mysteries and young adult fiction across multiple interconnected series, establishing herself as both a writer and illustrator of her own works. Over nearly five decades, she produced 35 books that blend puzzle-driven narratives with literary depth, particularly through her Homer Kelly detective series and the Hall Family Chronicles. Her dual talents as author and artist gave her novels a distinctive visual dimension that complemented their intricate plots.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1980–1980)
Grace Jones Series
Complete2 books (1961–1972)
Start with The Majesty of Grace / Her Majesty, Grace Jones and read in order.
Start this series with The Majesty of Grace / Her Majesty, Grace Jones
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Hall Family Chronicles Series
Complete8 books (1962–2008)
Start with The Diamond in the Window, the first of 8 books in the Hall Family Chronicles series.
Start this series with The Diamond in the Window
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Homer Kelly Series
Complete18 books (1964–2005)
Start with The Transcendental Murder / The Minuteman Murder, the first of 18 books in the Homer Kelly series.
Start this series with The Transcendental Murder / The Minuteman Murder
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Picture Series
Complete3 books (1990–2007)
Start with Agatha Christie's Devon and read in order.
Start this series with Agatha Christie's Devon
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1977–1992)
Start with Paper Chains and read in order.
Start this series with Paper Chains
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jane Langton written?
- Jane Langton has written 35 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1961 to 2008.
- What is the first book in each Jane Langton series?
- Here are the first books in Jane Langton's series: Grace Jones: The Majesty of Grace / Her Majesty, Grace Jones; Hall Family Chronicles: The Diamond in the Window; Homer Kelly: The Transcendental Murder / The Minuteman Murder; Picture: Agatha Christie's Devon.
- What order should I read Jane Langton's books?
- We recommend reading Jane Langton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jane Langton's series complete?
- Jane Langton has 6 completed series.