Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide

Nan Rossiter Reading Order

6 series ยท 16 books

Nan Rossiter crafts contemporary fiction exploring the messy complexities of family bonds, friendships, and romantic entanglements with warmth and humor. Her novels, spanning interconnected families across settings like Nantucket and Savannah, resonate with readers seeking stories grounded in authentic emotional struggles and everyday life. Over more than two decades, Rossiter has built a devoted following through her compassionate approach to themes of motherhood, sisterhood, and marriage.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2011โ€“2011)

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Coleman and Shepherd Families Series

Complete

3 books (2011โ€“2014)

Nan Rossiter's Coleman and Shepherd Families trilogy spans from 2011 to 2014 and follows a complete arc best read in publication order. Begin with Christmas on Cape Cod, followed by The Gin & Chowder Club and Under a Summer Sky to experience the full interconnected story of these family sagas.

Start with Christmas on Cape Cod and read in order.

Start this series with Christmas on Cape Cod

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Nantucket Series

Complete

2 books (2015โ€“2017)

Nan Rossiter's Nantucket series consists of two complete novels published between 2015 and 2017. The two books should be read in publication order, beginning with Nantucket followed by Summer Dance. This finished series offers readers a complete story arc when read sequentially from start to finish.

Start with Nantucket and read in order.

Picture Series

Complete

4 books (1997โ€“2011)

Nan Rossiter's Picture series comprises four complete novels published between 1997 and 2011, following the interconnected stories of characters across generations in New England. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Rugby and Rosie and continuing through The Way Home, Sugar on Snow, and concluding with The Fo'c'sle. Each book builds on the relationships and themes established in previous volumes, creating a unified narrative arc throughout the complete collection.

Start with Rugby and Rosie, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.

Savannah Skies Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020โ€“2022)

Nan Rossiter's Savannah Skies trilogy spans three books published between 2020 and 2022, beginning with Promises of the Heart and continuing through Promises to Keep and A Good Measure. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected narrative. Each installment builds on the previous, making sequential reading essential for understanding the full arc of this three-book collection.

Start with Promises of the Heart and read in order.

Start this series with Promises of the Heart

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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2012โ€“2016)

Nan Rossiter's three standalone novels were published between 2012 and 2016, with each book offering a complete story that stands independently. While these works can be read in any order, following the publication sequenceโ€”beginning with Words Get in the Way, followed by More Than You Know, and concluding with Firefly Summerโ€”provides the most rewarding reading experience. This complete series showcases Rossiter's narrative style across different stories without requiring continuity between books.

Start with Words Get in the Way and read in order.

Start this series with Words Get in the Way

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nan Rossiter written?
Nan Rossiter has written 16 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Nan Rossiter series?
Here are the first books in Nan Rossiter's series: Coleman and Shepherd Families: Christmas on Cape Cod; Nantucket: Nantucket; Picture: Rugby and Rosie; Savannah Skies: Promises of the Heart.
What order should I read Nan Rossiter's books?
We recommend reading Nan Rossiter's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Nan Rossiter's series complete?
Nan Rossiter has 5 completed series.

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