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Chronological Americana

by Janet Dailey

50 books Started 1974 Latest 1982
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological Americana is a Historical Fiction / Western series by Janet Dailey, made up of 50 books published between 1974 and 1982. It begins with Savage Land: Texas (1974), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Northern Magic: Alaska (1982), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

50books
8years active
2decades
~0.2yrs between books
1982latest release
# Title Year Buy
1970s
1 Savage Land: Texas 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Fire and Ice: California 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 After the Storm: Colorado (Short Story) 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Boss Man From Ogallala: Nebraska 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Land of Enchantment: New Mexico 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Darling Jenny: Wyoming 1975 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Dangerous Masquerade: Alabama (Short Story) 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Valley of the Vapours: Arkansas (Short Story) 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Night of the Cotillion: Georgia (Short Story) 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 A Lyon's Share: Illinois (Short Story) 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Homeplace: Iowa 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Show Me: Missouri 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Matchmakers: Delaware (Short Story) 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Indy Man: Indiana 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Bluegrass King: Kentucky 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Big Sky Country: Montana (Short Story) 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Reilly's Woman: Nevada 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Widow and the Wastrel: Ohio 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Six White Horses: Oklahoma (Short Story) 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 To Tell the Truth: Oregon 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Sonora Sundown: Arizona 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The Bride of the Delta Queen: Louisiana 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Summer Mahogany: Maine (Short Story) 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Giant of Mesabi: Minnesota (Short Story) 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Beware of the Stranger: New York (Short Story) 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Green Mountain Man: Vermont (Short Story) 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Tidewater Lover: Virginia 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Kona Winds: Hawaii 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Bed of Grass: Maryland 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 That Boston Man: Massachusetts 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Strange Bedfellow: Rhode Island 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Low Country Liar: South Carolina (Short Story) 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Sentimental Journey: Tennessee (Short Story) 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 A Land Called Deseret: Utah (Short Story) 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 For Mike's Sake: Washington 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
36 Difficult Decision: Connecticut (Short Story) 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Southern Nights: Florida (Short Story) 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 The Mating Season: Kansas 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Enemy in Camp: Michigan 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Heart of Stone: New Hampshire (Short Story) 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Lord of the High Lonesome: North Dakota 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 The Thawing of a Mara: Pennsylvania 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Wild and Wonderful: West Virginia 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 The Travelling Kind: Idaho 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 A Tradition of Pride: Mississippi 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 One of the Boys: New Jersey 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 That Carolina Summer: North Carolina (Short Story) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 Dakota Dreamin': South Dakota (Short Story) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 With a Little Luck: Wisconsin (Short Story) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
50 Northern Magic: AlaskaLatest 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological Americana series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological Americana series?

Start with Savage Land: Texas (1974), the first book in the Chronological Americana series by Janet Dailey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological Americana series?

There are 50 books in the Chronological Americana series by Janet Dailey, published between 1974 and 1982.

What is the first book in the Chronological Americana series?

The first book in the Chronological Americana series is Savage Land: Texas, published in 1974 by Janet Dailey.

What is the latest book in the Chronological Americana series?

The most recent book in the Chronological Americana series is Northern Magic: Alaska (1982) by Janet Dailey.

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About Janet Dailey

Janet Dailey (1944-2013) was an American romance novelist who authored over 90 novels and sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. Born in Storm Lake, Iowa, she began writing at a young age and published her first novel in 1975. Dailey wrote prolifically across various subgenres of romance, including historical, contemporary, and suspense. Her notable works include the "Calhoun" series, the "Montana Mavericks" series, and "Ride the Thunder." Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into several television series and movies. Dailey received numerous awards for her work, including the Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Her books are praised for their well-developed characters, evocative settings, and page-turning plots. Despite facing criticism for following formulaic writing patterns, Dailey's popularity and commercial success solidified her place as one of the most renowned and beloved romance novelists of her time.

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