Kenneth Roberts Reading Order
5 series · 25 books
Kenneth Roberts was an influential American author renowned for his historical novels, particularly those highlighting the landscapes and stories of Maine and New England. Throughout his career from 1921 to 1957, he penned 25 books across five series, including the acclaimed Chronicles of Arundel and various standalone works. His rich storytelling and regional focus have secured his place in the literary canon.
Chronicles of Arundel Series
Complete4 books (1930–1934)
Start with Arundel, the first of 4 books in the Chronicles of Arundel series.
Collections Series
Complete1 book (1945–1945)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Kenneth Roberts Reader 1945Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dowsing Series
Complete3 books (1951–1957)
Start with Henry Gross and His Dowsing Rod and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete13 books (1921–1956)
Start with Europe's Morning After, the first of 13 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Europe's Morning After 1921Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Sun Hunting 1922Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Why Europe Leaves Home 1922Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Black Magic 1924Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Concentrated New England 1924Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Florida Loafing 1925Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  For Authors Only and Other Gloomy Essays 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | It Must Be Your Tonsils 1936Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  March To Quebec 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Trending into Maine 1938Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Moreau de St. Mery's American Journey 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  I Wanted to Write 1949Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Battle of Cowpens 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1937–1956)
Start with Northwest Passage, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kenneth Roberts written?
- Kenneth Roberts has written 25 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1921 to 1957.
- What is the first book in each Kenneth Roberts series?
- Here are the first books in Kenneth Roberts's series: Chronicles of Arundel: Arundel; Dowsing: Henry Gross and His Dowsing Rod; Non-Fiction: Europe's Morning After.
- What order should I read Kenneth Roberts's books?
- We recommend reading Kenneth Roberts's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Kenneth Roberts's series complete?
- Kenneth Roberts has 5 completed series.