Karen Kingsbury is a best-selling American novelist specializing in Christian fiction. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she graduated from Anderson University with a degree in journalism. Kingsbury's breakthrough novel, "Where Yesterday Lives," garnered critical acclaim and launched a successful literary career. She has since authored over 100 novels, including the Redemption Series, Baxter Family Series, and Love Story Series. Her books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into numerous languages. Kingsbury has received several awards, including the American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year Award multiple times. Her novels have been praised for their emotional depth, relatable characters, and uplifting themes. She has also been recognized for her contributions to the Christian literary community.
Reading Order
22 series · 106 booksAbove the Line Series
Angels Walking Series
Bailey Flanigan Series
The Baxter Family Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Baxter Family Christmas | 2016 | Buy | |
| 2 | Love Story | 2017 | Buy | |
| 3 | In This Moment | 2017 | Buy | |
| 4 | To the Moon and Back | 2018 | Buy | |
| 5 | When We Were Young | 2018 | Buy | |
| 6 | Two Weeks | 2020 | Buy | |
| 7 | Someone Like You | 2020 | Buy | |
| 8 | Truly, Madly, Deeply | 2020 | Buy | |
| 9 | Forgiving Paris | 2021 | Buy | |
| 10 | The Baxters: A Prequel | 2022 | Buy | |
| 11 | The Baxters Devotional | 2024 | Buy |
Baxter Family Children Series with Tyler Russell
Cody Gunner Series
Coming Home Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coming Home | 2012 | Buy |
Firstborn Series
Forever Faithful Series
Heart of the Story Series
Liberty University Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Once Upon a Campus (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy |
Red Gloves Series
Redemption Series
September 11 Series
Sunrise Series
Timeless Love Series
Karen Kingsbury Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where Yesterday Lives | 1998 | Buy | |
| 2 | When Joy Came to Stay | 2000 | Buy | |
| 3 | On Every Side | 2001 | Buy | |
| 4 | Oceans Apart | 2002 | Buy | |
| 5 | Divine | 2006 | Buy | |
| 6 | Like Dandelion Dust | 2006 | Buy | |
| 7 | Between Sundays | 2007 | Buy | |
| 8 | Shades of Blue | 2008 | Buy | |
| 9 | Unlocked | 2009 | Buy | |
| 10 | The Chance | 2013 | Buy | |
| 11 | Fifteen Minutes | 2013 | Buy | |
| 12 | A Distant Shore | 2021 | Buy | |
| 13 | Just Once | 2023 | Buy |
Karen Kingsbury Picture Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Ahead and Dream | 2000 | Buy | |
| 2 | Let Me Hold You Longer | 2004 | Buy | |
| 3 | Let's Go on a Mommy Date | 2008 | Buy | |
| 4 | We Believe in Christmas (Short Story) | 2008 | Buy | |
| 5 | The Princess and the Three Knights (Short Story) | 2009 | Buy | |
| 6 | Let's Have a Daddy Day | 2010 | Buy | |
| 7 | Brave Young Knight (Short Story) | 2011 | Buy | |
| 8 | Far Flutterby | 2012 | Buy | |
| 9 | Always Daddy's Princess (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy | |
| 10 | Whatever You Grow Up to Be | 2014 | Buy | |
| 11 | Forever My Little Boy (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy | |
| 12 | Forever My Little Girl (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy |
Karen Kingsbury Short Story Collections
Karen Kingsbury Non-Fiction Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missy's Murder | 1991 | Buy | |
| 2 | Final Vows | 1992 | Buy | |
| 3 | Deadly Pretender | 1993 | Buy | |
| 4 | The Snake and the Spider | 1995 | Buy | |
| 5 | The Prism Weight Loss Program | 1999 | Buy | |
| 6 | Forever Young | 2005 | Buy | |
| 7 | Be Safe Little Boy | 2006 | Buy | |
| 8 | Stay Close Little Girl | 2006 | Buy | |
| 9 | Miracles: A 52-Week Devotional | 2009 | Buy | |
| 10 | I Can Only Imagine | 2012 | Buy | |
| 11 | The Family of Jesus Bible Study | 2014 | Buy | |
| 12 | The Friends of Jesus - Bible Study Book | 2015 | Buy |