Philip Gulley Reading Order
5 series Β· 24 books
Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister and writer whose work explores spirituality and small-town life through accessible, reflective essays. Best known for his Harmony series, which blends gentle anecdotes from ordinary people with brief spiritual reflections, Gulley has built a devoted following among readers seeking thoughtful, faith-based perspectives on everyday experiences. His prolific output across multiple collections demonstrates his gift for finding profound meaning in the quiet moments and ordinary conversations that define community life.
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Collections Series
Complete1 book (2000β2000)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Philip Gulley Reader |
Harmony Series
Complete8 books (2000β2006)
The Harmony series comprises eight complete books published between 2000 and 2006, spanning non-fiction explorations of small-town life and community. Begin with Home to Harmony and progress through the series in publication order, which includes Home to Harmony, Just Shy of Harmony, Christmas in Harmony, Signs and Wonders, Life Goes On, A Change of Heart, The Christmas Scrapbook: A Harmony Story, and Almost Friends. Each entry builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential for the fullest experience of this concluded series.
Start with Home to Harmony, the first of 8 books in the Harmony series.
Start this series with Home to Harmony
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Home to Harmony |
| 2 | Just Shy of Harmony |
| 3 | Christmas in Harmony |
| 4 | Signs and Wonders |
| 5 | Life Goes On |
| 6 | A Change of Heart |
| 7 | The Christmas Scrapbook: A Harmony Story |
| 8 | Almost Friends |
Hope Series
Complete3 books (2014β2017)
Philip Gulley's Hope series consists of three complete non-fiction books published between 2014 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Place Called Hope, followed by A Lesson in Hope, and concluding with A Gathering in Hope.
Start with A Place Called Hope and read in order.
Start this series with A Place Called Hope
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Place Called Hope |
| 2 | A Lesson in Hope |
| 3 | A Gathering in Hope |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete8 books (2001β2018)
Philip Gulley's eight-book non-fiction series spans from 2001 to 2018 and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Grandmother's Touch. The complete series includes titles such as If Grace Is True, If God Is Love, I Love You Miss Huddleston and Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood, If the Church Were Christian, The Evolution of Faith, Living the Quaker Way, and Unlearning God. Gulley's works explore themes of faith, spirituality, and personal reflection drawn from his life experience and philosophical perspectives.
Start with A Grandmother's Touch, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with A Grandmother's Touch
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Grandmother's Touch |
| 2 | If Grace Is True |
| 3 | If God Is Love |
| 4 | I Love You, Miss Huddleston, and Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood |
| 5 | If the Church Were Christian |
| 6 | The Evolution of Faith |
| 7 | Living the Quaker Way |
| 8 | Unlearning God |
Porch TalkBooks Series
Complete4 books (1997β2007)
Philip Gulley's Porch TalkBooks series consists of four complete non-fiction works published between 1997 and 2007. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Front Porch Tales, followed by Hometown Tales, For Everything a Season, and Porch Talk. This collection of essays and reflections explores small-town life and everyday wisdom through Gulley's distinctive voice and observations.
Start with Front Porch Tales, the first of 4 books in the Porch TalkBooks series.
Start this series with Front Porch Tales
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Front Porch Tales |
| 2 | Hometown Tales |
| 3 | For Everything a Season |
| 4 | Porch Talk |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Philip Gulley written?
- Philip Gulley has written 24 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2018.
- What is the first book in each Philip Gulley series?
- Here are the first books in Philip Gulley's series: Harmony: Home to Harmony; Hope: A Place Called Hope; Non-Fiction: A Grandmother's Touch; Porch TalkBooks: Front Porch Tales.
- What order should I read Philip Gulley's books?
- We recommend reading Philip Gulley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Philip Gulley's series complete?
- Philip Gulley has 5 completed series.

