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Kristin Hannah Reading Order

4 series · 29 books · Born 1960

Historical Fiction

Kristin Hannah is an acclaimed American novelist specializing in sweeping historical fiction that explores the lives and resilience of women across different eras and settings. Her emotionally resonant stories, including The Nightingale and The Four Winds, have captivated millions of readers and earned multiple film and television adaptations, with The Nightingale adaptation arriving in 2027. Known for her ability to weave personal drama with larger historical events, Hannah has built a devoted fanbase through interconnected series like Firefly Lane alongside powerful standalone novels that span from wartime France to the Alaskan wilderness.

Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (1993–2002)

Start with Harvest Hearts and read in order.

Start this series with Harvest Hearts

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1
Harvest Hearts
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Girls Of Firefly Lane Series

Complete

2 books (2008–2013)

Start with Firefly Lane and read in order.

Start this series with Firefly Lane

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Firefly Lane
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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1
The Glass Case
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

24 books (1991–2024)

Start with A Handful of Heaven, the first of 24 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with A Handful of Heaven

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A Handful of Heaven
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Once in Every Life
Once in Every Life
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Enchantment
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of If You Believe
If You Believe
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of When Lightning Strikes
When Lightning Strikes
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Waiting for the Moon
Waiting for the Moon
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Home Again
8
Cover of On Mystic Lake
On Mystic Lake
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Angel Falls
10
Cover of Summer Island
Summer Island
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Distant Shores
Distant Shores
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Between Sisters
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of The Things We Do for Love / Another Life
The Things We Do for Love / Another Life
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Comfort and Joy
Comfort and Joy
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Magic Hour / Wild
Magic Hour / Wild
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of True Colors
17
Cover of Winter Garden
Winter Garden
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of Night Road
19
Cover of Home Front
20
Cover of The Nightingale
The Nightingale
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Cover of The Great Alone
The Great Alone
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
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The Four Winds
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Another Life
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24

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.

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