Karen Kingsbury Reading Order

4 books (2009–2010)

Karen Kingsbury's Above the Line is a four-book young adult series published between 2009 and 2010, now complete. Readers should begin with Take One and proceed through Take Two, Take Four, and Take Three in publication order to fully experience this story.

Start with Take One, the first of 4 books in the Above the Line series.

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1	Take One 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Take Two 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Take Four 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Take Three 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2017)

The Angels Walking series by Karen Kingsbury comprises three complete books published between 2014 and 2017. Readers should follow the publication order, beginning with Angels Walking, then continuing with Chasing Sunsets and concluding with Brush of Wings. This young adult series explores themes through Kingsbury's signature storytelling approach.

Start with Angels Walking and read in order.

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1	Angels Walking 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Chasing Sunsets 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Brush of Wings 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2011–2012)

The Bailey Flanigan series by Karen Kingsbury consists of four young adult novels published between 2011 and 2012, following the books in publication order: Learning, Leaving, Longing, and Loving. This complete series should be read sequentially, beginning with Learning, to experience the full narrative arc. Each installment builds upon the previous one, making the chronological reading order essential for understanding character development and story progression.

Start with Learning, the first of 4 books in the Bailey Flanigan series.

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1	Learning 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Leaving 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Longing 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Loving 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2019–2023)

The Baxter Family Children series by Karen Kingsbury consists of five books released between 2019 and 2023, with the series appearing to be complete. These young adult titles should be read in publication order, beginning with Best Family Ever and continuing through Finding Home, Never Grow Up, Adventure Awaits (co-written with Tyler Russell), and Being Baxters (also co-written with Tyler Russell). The later entries in the series feature collaboration with Tyler Russell and expand the scope of the Baxter family stories for readers following this interconnected narrative.

Start with Best Family Ever, the first of 5 books in the Baxter Family Children series.

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1	Best Family Ever 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Finding Home 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Never Grow Up 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Adventure Awaits(With: Tyler Russell) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Being Baxters(With: Tyler Russell) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2005–2009)

The Cody Gunner series is a complete three-book young adult collection by Karen Kingsbury published between 2005 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Thousand Tomorrows, followed by Just Beyond the Clouds, and concluding with This Side of Heaven. This series offers interconnected stories suitable for teen readers interested in contemporary fiction with depth and meaning.

Start with A Thousand Tomorrows and read in order.

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1	A Thousand Tomorrows 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Just Beyond the Clouds 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	This Side of Heaven 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2012–2012)

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1	Coming Home 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2005–2007)

Karen Kingsbury's Firstborn series consists of five young adult novels published between 2005 and 2007. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fame and continuing through Forgiven, Family, Found, and concluding with Forever. This finished series follows its interconnected storyline across all five installments.

Start with Fame, the first of 5 books in the Firstborn series.

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1	Fame 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Forgiven 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Family 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Found 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Forever 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1999–2002)

Karen Kingsbury's Forever Faithful trilogy spans from 1999 to 2002 as a complete series best read in publication order. Beginning with Waiting for Morning and continuing through A Moment of Weakness and Halfway to Forever, these three young adult novels should be approached sequentially to experience their interconnected narrative. The series explores themes relevant to Kingsbury's young adult and inspirational fiction audiences.

Start with Waiting for Morning and read in order.

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1	Waiting for Morning 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Moment of Weakness 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Halfway to Forever 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2014–2015)

Karen Kingsbury's Heart of the Story series consists of two young adult non-fiction books published between 2014 and 2015. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Family of Jesus followed by The Friends of Jesus. The complete series is now finished.

Start with The Family of Jesus and read in order.

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1	The Family of Jesus 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Friends of Jesus 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

2 books (2005–2006)

Karen Kingsbury's Lost Love series consists of two young adult novels published in 2005 and 2006. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Even Now followed by Ever After. This closed series explores themes relevant to teen readers through interconnected narratives across its two installments.

Start with Even Now and read in order.

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1	Even Now 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ever After 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (1991–2019)

Karen Kingsbury's Non-Fiction Novels series spans 13 books published between 1991 and 2019, following publication order from Missy's Murder through Elizabeth Baxter's 10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage. The complete series blends young adult and non-fiction elements across true crime accounts, devotionals, self-help guides, and biblical study materials. These works should be read in publication order to experience Kingsbury's evolving exploration of real-life stories and spiritual themes across nearly three decades.

Start with Missy's Murder, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction Novels series.

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1	Missy's Murder 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Final Vows 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Deadly Pretender 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Snake and the Spider 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Prism Weight Loss Program 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Forever Young 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Forever Young(By: Pat Williams) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Be Safe Little Boy 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Stay Close Little Girl 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Miracles: A 52-Week Devotional 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	I Can Only Imagine 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Family of Jesus Bible Study 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Friends of Jesus - Bible Study Book 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Elizabeth Baxter's 10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (2000–2016)

Karen Kingsbury's Picture series comprises 12 complete illustrated books published between 2000 and 2016, designed for young readers. Each book in the series stands as an independent story, though readers should begin with Go Ahead and Dream and follow the publication order through Forever My Little Girl for the intended reading experience. The series blends young adult and non-fiction elements through its picture book format, offering stories that celebrate childhood, family relationships, and personal growth.

Start with Go Ahead and Dream, the first of 12 books in the Picture series.

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1	Go Ahead and Dream 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Let Me Hold You Longer 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Let's Go on a Mommy Date 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	We Believe in Christmas 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Princess and the Three Knights 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Let's Have a Daddy Day 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Brave Young Knight 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Far Flutterby 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Always Daddy's Princess 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Whatever You Grow Up to Be 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Forever My Little Boy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Forever My Little Girl 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2002–2005)

Karen Kingsbury's Red Gloves series consists of four standalone young adult novels published between 2002 and 2005. The complete series includes Gideon's Gift, Maggie's Miracle, Sarah's Song, and Hannah's Hope, and should be read in publication order. Each book explores themes meaningful to young readers through interconnected narratives set against the backdrop of the titular red gloves.

Start with Gideon's Gift, the first of 4 books in the Red Gloves series.

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1	Gideon's Gift 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Maggie's Miracle 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sarah's Song 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hannah's Hope 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2002–2004)

The Redemption series by Karen Kingsbury consists of five young adult novels published between 2002 and 2004. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Redemption and concluding with Reunion. The books follow a interconnected narrative across the five installments, making sequential reading essential to fully experience the story.

Start with Redemption, the first of 5 books in the Redemption series.

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1	Redemption 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Remember 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Return 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rejoice 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Reunion 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2003–2008)

Karen Kingsbury's September 11 series comprises three complete books published between 2003 and 2008 that should be read in publication order. The series blends young adult and non-fiction elements as it explores interconnected stories arising from the events of September 11, 2001. Readers should begin with One Tuesday Morning, followed by Beyond Tuesday Morning, and conclude with Every Now & Then (also published as Remember Tuesday Morning).

Start with One Tuesday Morning and read in order.

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1	One Tuesday Morning 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Beyond Tuesday Morning 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Every Now & Then / Remember Tuesday Morning 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2001–2005)

Karen Kingsbury's Short Story Collections series consists of five completed volumes published between 2001 and 2005, each presenting curated collections of inspirational short stories. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Treasury of Christmas Miracles and continuing through A Treasury of Miracles for Women, A Treasury of Miracles for Teens, A Treasury of Miracles for Friends, and concluding with A Treasury of Adoption Miracles. Each book targets a specific audience or theme while maintaining the series' focus on uplifting narratives and personal testimonies.

Start with A Treasury of Christmas Miracles, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.

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1	A Treasury of Christmas Miracles 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Treasury of Miracles for Women 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Treasury of Miracles for Teens 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Treasury of Miracles for Friends 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Treasury of Adoption Miracles 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (1998–2025)

Karen Kingsbury's standalone novels series comprises 14 books published between 1998 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Where Yesterday Lives. While each book stands alone as its own complete story, reading them chronologically provides the best experience with this collection of young adult and contemporary fiction.

Start with Where Yesterday Lives, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Where Yesterday Lives 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	When Joy Came to Stay 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On Every Side 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Oceans Apart 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Divine 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Like Dandelion Dust 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Between Sundays 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Shades of Blue 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Unlocked 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Fifteen Minutes 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Chance 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	A Distant Shore 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Just Once 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Christmas Ring 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2007–2008)

Karen Kingsbury's Sunrise series consists of four young adult books published between 2007 and 2008. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Summer, followed by Sunrise, Someday, and Sunset. This finished series offers a self-contained narrative arc across its four installments.

Start with Summer, the first of 4 books in the Sunrise series.

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1	Summer 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sunrise 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Someday 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sunset 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

11 books (2016–2024)

Karen Kingsbury's Baxter Family series comprises 11 books published between 2016 and 2024, with the series currently ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Baxter Family Christmas and continuing through the most recent releases. This young adult series follows the interconnected stories of the Baxter family across multiple narratives and time periods, offering both standalone and interconnected family-centered stories.

Start with A Baxter Family Christmas, the first of 11 books in the The Baxter Family series.

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1	A Baxter Family Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In This Moment 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Love Story 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	To the Moon and Back 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	When We Were Young 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Someone Like You 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Truly, Madly, Deeply 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Two Weeks 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Forgiving Paris 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Baxters: A Prequel 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Baxters Devotional 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2012)

Karen Kingsbury's Bridge series consists of two young adult novels published in 2012. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Beginning followed by The Bridge. These interconnected stories explore themes relevant to contemporary young readers through Kingsbury's characteristic narrative style.

Start with The Beginning and read in order.

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1	The Beginning 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Bridge 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2001–2002)

Karen Kingsbury's Timeless Love series consists of two complete books published in 2001 and 2002, following a young adult and non-fiction focus. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Time to Dance followed by A Time to Embrace. Both novels were released within a year of each other, making this a brief but cohesive two-book series.

Start with A Time to Dance and read in order.

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1	A Time to Dance 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Time to Embrace 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible