Thomas Kinkade Reading Order
4 series · 34 books
Thomas Kinkade was an American painter who became a household name by bringing luminous, romanticized landscapes into millions of American homes through mass-produced prints and merchandise. Beyond his visual art career, Kinkade also authored numerous books spanning both fiction and non-fiction, including the popular Cape Light series and Angel Island novels that captured the same peaceful, idealized aesthetic he was known for. His prolific output across multiple book series from the 1980s through 2020 reflected his philosophy of creating accessible, uplifting content for everyday readers and art enthusiasts.
Angel Island Series
Complete5 books (2010–2014)
Start with The Inn at Angel Island(With: Katherine Spencer), the first of 5 books in the Angel Island series.
Start this series with The Inn at Angel Island(With: Katherine Spencer)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 |
Cape Light Series
Complete21 books (2002–2020)
Start with Cape Light, the first of 21 books in the Cape Light series.
Start this series with Cape Light
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 | |
| 9 | |
| 10 | |
| 11 | |
| 12 | |
| 13 | |
| 14 | |
| 15 | |
| 16 | |
| 17 | |
| 18 | |
| 19 | |
| 20 | |
| 21 |
Girls Of Lighthouse Lane Series
Complete4 books (2004–2004)
Start with Amanda's Story, the first of 4 books in the Girls Of Lighthouse Lane series.
Start this series with Amanda's Story
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1983–2025)
Start with The Artist's Guide to Sketching(With: James Gurney) and read in order.
Start this series with The Artist's Guide to Sketching(With: James Gurney)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Thomas Kinkade written?
- Thomas Kinkade has written 34 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Thomas Kinkade series?
- Here are the first books in Thomas Kinkade's series: Angel Island: The Inn at Angel Island(With: Katherine Spencer); Cape Light: Cape Light; Girls Of Lighthouse Lane: Amanda's Story; Non-Fiction: The Artist's Guide to Sketching(With: James Gurney).
- What order should I read Thomas Kinkade's books?
- We recommend reading Thomas Kinkade's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Thomas Kinkade's series complete?
- Thomas Kinkade has 4 completed series.