Kristin Hannah Reading Order
4 series · 29 books · Born 1960
Kristin Hannah is a prominent American author renowned for her captivating storytelling, primarily in the historical fiction genre. With a prolific career spanning from 1991 to 2024, she has penned 29 books across four series, including the acclaimed Girls of Firefly Lane, along with standalone novels, short stories, and anthologies. Among her most notable works are The Nightingale and The Great Alone, both celebrated for their emotional depth and compelling characters.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (1993–2002)
Start with Harvest Hearts and read in order.
Girls Of Firefly Lane Series
Complete2 books (2008–2013)
Start with Firefly Lane and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Glass Case 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing24 books (1991–2024)
Start with A Handful of Heaven, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Handful of Heaven 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Once in Every Life 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Enchantment 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  If You Believe 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  When Lightning Strikes 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Waiting for the Moon 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Home Again 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  On Mystic Lake 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Angel Falls 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Summer Island 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Distant Shores 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Between Sisters 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Things We Do for Love / Another Life 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Comfort and Joy 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Magic Hour / Wild 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  True Colors 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Winter Garden 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Night Road 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Home Front 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Nightingale 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Great Alone 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Four Winds 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Another Life 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Women 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kristin Hannah written?
- Kristin Hannah has written 29 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Kristin Hannah series?
- Here are the first books in Kristin Hannah's series: Anthologies: Harvest Hearts; Girls Of Firefly Lane: Firefly Lane.
- What order should I read Kristin Hannah's books?
- We recommend reading Kristin Hannah's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kristin Hannah still writing new books?
- Yes, Kristin Hannah has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.