Janice Holt Giles
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About the Author
Janice Holt Giles was an American writer best known for her series of pseudo historical novels focusing on life, on the American frontier. She was born to Lucy Elizabeth and John Albert Holt on March 28, 1905 in the small town of Altus in Arkansas. Her given name was Janice Meredith Holt. She was the elder of 3 siblings with her sister Mary Katherine Holt Sullivan 2 years younger and John Albert Holt Jr. 4 years her junior. In her early years, she worked several clerical jobs, most of which were in church affiliated organizations and groups in Kentucky and Oklahoma. In 1927, she was married to Otto Moore her first husband, but the marriage would never last as she divorced him in 1939 and moved to Frankfort. She went on to get a job as a secretary with the Louisville Presbyterian Theologica. Janice Holt Giles is the author of over 34 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Janice Holt Giles has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books
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The Kentuckians In 'The Kentuckians', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books saga.(1953) ⭐ Start here
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Hannah Fowler 'Hannah Fowler' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1956) ⭐ Start here
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The Believers In 'The Believers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books saga.(1957) ⭐ Start here
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The Land Beyond the Mountains 'The Land Beyond the Mountains' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1959) ⭐ Start here
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Johnny Osage In 'Johnny Osage', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books saga.(1960) ⭐ Start here
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Savanna Experience the magic of 'Savanna' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books universe.(1961) ⭐ Start here
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Voyage to Santa Fe 'Voyage to Santa Fe' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1962) ⭐ Start here
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Run Me a River 'Run Me a River' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1964) ⭐ Start here
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The Great Adventure 'The Great Adventure' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1966) ⭐ Start here
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Six Horse Hitch 'Six Horse Hitch' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1969) ⭐ Start here
Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books
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The Kentuckians In 'The Kentuckians', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books saga.(1953)
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Hannah Fowler 'Hannah Fowler' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1956)
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The Land Beyond the Mountains 'The Land Beyond the Mountains' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1959)
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The Believers In 'The Believers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books saga.(1957)
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Johnny Osage In 'Johnny Osage', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books saga.(1960)
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Voyage to Santa Fe 'Voyage to Santa Fe' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1962)
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Savanna Experience the magic of 'Savanna' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books universe.(1961)
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The Great Adventure 'The Great Adventure' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1966)
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Run Me a River 'Run Me a River' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1964)
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Six Horse Hitch 'Six Horse Hitch' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1969)
Publication Order of Piney Ridge Books
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The Enduring Hills The Publication Order of Piney Ridge Books series continues with 'The Enduring Hills', another thrilling entry from Janice Holt Giles.(1950)
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Miss Willie Join the adventure in 'Miss Willie' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Piney Ridge Books series by Janice Holt Giles.(1951)
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Tara's Healing Join the adventure in 'Tara's Healing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Piney Ridge Books series by Janice Holt Giles.(1951)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Harbin's Ridge 'Harbin's Ridge' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1951)
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Hill Man The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Hill Man', another thrilling entry from Janice Holt Giles.(1954)
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Plum Thicket Experience the magic of 'Plum Thicket' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1954)
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Shady Grove In 'Shady Grove', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1978)
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Act of Contrition Experience the magic of 'Act of Contrition' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2001)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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Forty Acres and No Mule The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Forty Acres and No Mule', another thrilling entry from Janice Holt Giles.(1952)
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A Little Better Than Plumb 'A Little Better Than Plumb' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1963)
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The Damned Engineers In 'The Damned Engineers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1970)
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Around Our House 'Around Our House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Janice Holt Giles has created.(1971)
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The Kinta Years In 'The Kinta Years', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(1973)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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Wellspring In 'Wellspring', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1975)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Janice Holt Giles?
Janice Holt Giles is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 34 books. Popular series include Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books, Chronological Order of The Kentuckians Books, Publication Order of Piney Ridge Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Janice Holt Giles book series to start with?
For readers new to Janice Holt Giles's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of The Kentuckians Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 10 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Janice Holt Giles's writing.
Q: How many books has Janice Holt Giles written?
Janice Holt Giles has written over 34 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.