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ⓘ About Jon Hassler
About Jon Hassler Jon Hassler was an American author who wrote novels focused on life in small Minnesota towns. He also worked as a teacher and held respected roles at St. John’s University, including Regents professor emeritus and writer-in-residence. His stories stood out for their relatable characters and everyday settings. Readers enjoyed his ability to turn ordinary moments into engaging tales. Hassler had a talent for creating protagonists who felt real and easy to connect with. His characters often faced familiar struggles, making his books both entertaining and meaningful. The way he built their personalities and choices kept readers interested. His storytelling made even simple plots feel fresh and worth following.
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Who is Jon Hassler?
About Jon Hassler Jon Hassler was an American author who wrote novels focused on life in small Minnesota towns. He also worked as a teacher and held respected roles at St. John’s University, including Regents professor emeritus and writer-in-residence.
Which Jon Hassler series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Staggerford series, the earliest of Jon Hassler's multi-book series: it opens with Staggerford (1977) and runs to 6 books across 1977–2005, ending with The New Woman (2005).
How many books has Jon Hassler written?
Jon Hassler has 23 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1977 and 2021. 8 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Staggerford series with 6 books — and 15 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jon Hassler's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jon Hassler's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Staggerford (1977–2005, 6 books) and Rookery State College (1995–1997, 2 books).
How are Jon Hassler's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jon Hassler's 23 books into 2 named series and 15 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Staggerford (6 books, 1977–2005); Rookery State College (2 books, 1995–1997).