Nan Rossiter Reading Order
6 series Β· 16 books
Nan Rossiter is an American author celebrated for her heartfelt storytelling, focusing on complex relationships within families and friendships. Active from 1997 to 2022, she has penned 16 books across six series, including the Coleman and Shepherd Families, Nantucket, and Savannah Skies, along with standalone novels and picture books. Her most notable works, such as The Gin & Chowder Club and Promises of the Heart, showcase her ability to blend humor and authenticity in exploring life's emotional landscapes.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2011β2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Making Spirits Bright 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Coleman and Shepherd Families Series
Complete3 books (2011β2014)
Start with Christmas on Cape Cod and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas on Cape Cod 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Gin & Chowder Club 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Under a Summer Sky 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Nantucket Series
Complete2 books (2015β2017)
Start with Nantucket and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Summer Dance 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Picture Series
Complete4 books (1997β2011)
Start with Rugby and Rosie, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rugby and Rosie 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Way Home 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sugar on Snow 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Fo'c'sle 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Savannah Skies Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2022)
Start with Promises of the Heart and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Promises of the Heart 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Promises to Keep 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Good Measure 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (2012β2016)
Start with Words Get in the Way and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Words Get in the Way 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | More Than You Know 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Firefly Summer 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

