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Karen White Reading Order

7 series · 48 books

Literary FictionNon-Fiction

Karen White is an acclaimed American novelist who has published nearly fifty works spanning literary fiction and nonfiction across multiple interconnected series. Her storytelling often weaves together Southern settings with emotionally layered narratives, most prominently in her Royal Street series and collaborative Mossy Creek books. Known for blending contemporary issues with richly drawn characters, White has established herself as a versatile writer whose works appeal to readers seeking character-driven fiction rooted in authentic sense of place.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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1
Grand Central
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Falling Home Series

Complete

2 books (2002–2003)

Start with Falling Home and read in order.

Start this series with Falling Home

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1
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Falling Home
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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After the Rain
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Mossy Creek Series

Complete

11 books (2001–2017)

Start with Mossy Creek, the first of 11 books in the Mossy Creek series.

Start this series with Mossy Creek

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1
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2
Reunion at Mossy Creek
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Summer in Mossy Creek
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Blessings of Mossy Creek
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
A Day in Mossy Creek
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
At Home in Mossy Creek
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Gone But Not Forgotten
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Critters of Mossy Creek
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Homecoming in Mossy Creek
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Closer Than They Appear
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Christmas in Mossy Creek
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1
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Living Abroad in London
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Royal Street Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2026)

Start with The Shop on Royal Street, the first of 4 books in the Royal Street series.

Start this series with The Shop on Royal Street

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1
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The Shop on Royal Street
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The House on Prytania
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Lady on Esplanade
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Birds on Newcomb Boulevard
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

22 books (2000–2025)

Start with In the Shadow of the Moon, the first of 22 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with In the Shadow of the Moon

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1
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In the Shadow of the Moon
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Whispers of Goodbye
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Color of Light
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Pieces of the Heart
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Learning to Breathe
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Memory of Water
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of The Lost Hours
The Lost Hours
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of On Folly Beach
On Folly Beach
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of The Beach Trees
The Beach Trees
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Sea Change
11
Cover of The Time Between
The Time Between
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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A Long Time Gone
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The Sound of Glass
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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Flight Patterns
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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The Forgotten Room(With: Lauren Willig,Beatriz Williams)
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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The Night the Lights Went Out
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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Dreams of Falling
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of The Glass Ocean(With: Lauren Willig,Beatriz Williams)
The Glass Ocean(With: Lauren Willig,Beatriz Williams)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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All the Ways We Said Goodbye(With: Lauren Willig,Beatriz Williams)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
The Last Night In London
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
The Author's Guide to Murder(With: Lauren Willig,Beatriz Williams)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Cover of That Last Carolina Summer
That Last Carolina Summer
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Tradd Street Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2008–2021)

Start with The House on Tradd Street, the first of 7 books in the Tradd Street series.

Start this series with The House on Tradd Street

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1
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The House on Tradd Street
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Girl On Legare Street
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Strangers on Montagu Street
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Return to Tradd Street
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Guests on South Battery
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Attic on Queen Street
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Karen White written?
Karen White has written 48 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Karen White series?
Here are the first books in Karen White's series: Falling Home: Falling Home; Mossy Creek: Mossy Creek; Royal Street: The Shop on Royal Street; Tradd Street: The House on Tradd Street.
What order should I read Karen White's books?
We recommend reading Karen White's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Karen White still writing new books?
Yes, Karen White has 2 ongoing series: Royal Street, Standalone Novels.

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