Miss Read Reading Order
8 series · 54 books · Born 1913
Miss Read, the pen name of Dora Jessie Saint, was a celebrated English author known for her charming depictions of rural life and community dynamics. With an impressive portfolio of 54 books spanning 8 series, including the beloved Fairacre and Thrush Green collections, she captivated readers from 1955 to 2013. Her most notable works reflect her deep understanding of human nature and the intricacies of small-town living.
Caxley Chronicles Series
Complete2 books (1966–1967)
Start with The Market Square and read in order.
Fairacre Series
Complete20 books (1955–1996)
Start with Village School, the first of 20 books in the Fairacre series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Village School 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Village Diary 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Storm in the Village 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Miss Clare Remembers 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Over the Gate 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Village Christmas 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Fairacre Festival 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Emily Davis 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Farther Afield 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Christmas Mouse 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Tyler's Row 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  No Holly for Miss Quinn 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Village Affairs 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The White Robin 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Village Centenary 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Summer at Fairacre 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Changes at Fairacre 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Farewell to Fairacre 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  A Peaceful Retirement 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Fairacre Collections Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Tales from a Village School 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1969–2013)
Start with Miss Read's Country Cooking, Or, to Cut a Cabbage-Leaf, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1991–2006)
Start with Little Red Bus & Other Rhyming and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1955–1975)
Start with Fresh from the Country, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Thrush Green Series
Complete13 books (1959–2009)
Start with Thrush Green, the first of 13 books in the Thrush Green series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Thrush Green 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Winter in Thrush Green 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  News From Thrush Green 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Battles at Thrush Green 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Return to Thrush Green 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Gossip from Thrush Green 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Affairs at Thrush Green 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  At Home in Thrush Green 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The School at Thrush Green 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Friends at Thrush Green 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Celebrations at Thrush Green 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Year at Thrush Green 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Christmas at Thrush Green 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Thrush Green Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1988–1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The World of Thrush Green 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Miss Read written?
- Miss Read has written 54 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1955 to 2013.
- What is the first book in each Miss Read series?
- Here are the first books in Miss Read's series: Caxley Chronicles: The Market Square; Fairacre: Village School; Non-Fiction: Miss Read's Country Cooking, Or, to Cut a Cabbage-Leaf; Short Story Collections: Little Red Bus & Other Rhyming; Thrush Green: Thrush Green.
- What order should I read Miss Read's books?
- We recommend reading Miss Read's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Miss Read's series complete?
- Miss Read has 8 completed series.