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ⓘ About Karen Kingsbury
Karen is quite an active character. She is a motivational speaker addressing audiences of 100,000 women regularly on life issues. Though her messages are based on her faith, she reaches a wide audience that includes non-Christians. She also has a wide fan base in the social media with which she communicates regularly. She answers questions about her life emanating from eager followers in the sites. Many women consider her a proper role model and great motivator in their lives. Judging by the millions of followers she has and the many books she has written, Karen Kingsbury is definitely one of the greatest writers today. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Above the Line Books series, Karen Kingsbury has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Karen Kingsbury
Take One
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Above the Line Books with Take One, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Take Two
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Above the Line Books with Take Two, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Take Three
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Above the Line Books with Take Three, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Take Four
Take Four is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Above the Line Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Angels Walking
Angels Walking continues the Publication Order of Angels Walking Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Chasing Sunsets
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Angels Walking Books with Chasing Sunsets, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Brush of Wings
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Angels Walking Books with Brush of Wings, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Leaving
Leaving is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bailey Flanigan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Learning
Learning is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bailey Flanigan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Longing
Longing is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bailey Flanigan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Loving
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Bailey Flanigan Books with Loving, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
A Baxter Family Christmas
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books with A Baxter Family Christmas, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Love Story
Love Story explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books series by Karen Kingsbury.
In This Moment
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books with In This Moment, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
To the Moon and Back
To the Moon and Back continues the Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
When We Were Young
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books with When We Were Young, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Two Weeks
Two Weeks continues the Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Someone Like You
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books with Someone Like You, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Truly, Madly, Deeply continues the Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Forgiving Paris
Forgiving Paris is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
The Baxters: A Prequel
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books with The Baxters: A Prequel, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
The Baxters Devotional
The Baxters Devotional is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Baxter Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Best Family Ever
Best Family Ever continues the Publication Order of Baxter Family Children Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Finding Home
Finding Home continues the Publication Order of Baxter Family Children Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Never Grow Up
Never Grow Up continues the Publication Order of Baxter Family Children Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Beginning
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Bridge Books with The Beginning, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
The Bridge
The Bridge is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Bridge Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
A Thousand Tomorrows
A Thousand Tomorrows is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cody Gunner Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Just Beyond the Clouds
Just Beyond the Clouds continues the Publication Order of Cody Gunner Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
This Side of Heaven
This Side of Heaven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Cody Gunner Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Coming Home
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Coming Home Books with Coming Home, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Even Now
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Lost Love Books with Even Now, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Ever After
Ever After continues the Publication Order of Lost Love Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fame
Fame is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Firstborn Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Forgiven
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Firstborn Books with Forgiven, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Found
Found is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Firstborn Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Family
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Firstborn Books with Family, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Forever
Forever continues the Publication Order of Firstborn Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Waiting for Morning
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Forever Faithful Books with Waiting for Morning, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
A Moment of Weakness
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Forever Faithful Books with A Moment of Weakness, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Halfway to Forever
Halfway to Forever is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Forever Faithful Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
The Family of Jesus
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Heart of the Story Books with The Family of Jesus, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
The Friends of Jesus
The Friends of Jesus is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heart of the Story Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Once Upon a Campus
Once Upon a Campus continues the Publication Order of Liberty University Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Gideon's Gift
Gideon's Gift is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Red Gloves Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Maggie's Miracle
Maggie's Miracle continues the Publication Order of Red Gloves Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sarah's Song
Sarah's Song continues the Publication Order of Red Gloves Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hannah's Hope
Hannah's Hope is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Red Gloves Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Redemption
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Redemption Books with Redemption, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Remember
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Redemption Books with Remember, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Return
Return is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Redemption Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Rejoice
Rejoice continues the Publication Order of Redemption Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Reunion
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Redemption Books with Reunion, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
One Tuesday Morning
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of September 11 Books with One Tuesday Morning, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Beyond Tuesday Morning
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of September 11 Books with Beyond Tuesday Morning, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Every Now & Then / Remember Tuesday Morning
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of September 11 Books with Every Now & Then / Remember Tuesday Morning, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Sunrise
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sunrise Books with Sunrise, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Summer
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sunrise Books with Summer, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Someday
Someday continues the Publication Order of Sunrise Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Sunset
Sunset is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sunrise Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
A Time to Dance
A Time to Dance continues the Publication Order of Timeless Love Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Time to Embrace
A Time to Embrace continues the Publication Order of Timeless Love Books story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Where Yesterday Lives
Where Yesterday Lives continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
When Joy Came to Stay
When Joy Came to Stay is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
On Every Side
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with On Every Side, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Oceans Apart
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Oceans Apart, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Divine
Divine continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Like Dandelion Dust
Like Dandelion Dust continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Between Sundays
Between Sundays continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shades of Blue
Shades of Blue is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Unlocked
Unlocked is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
The Chance
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Chance, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Fifteen Minutes
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Fifteen Minutes, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
A Distant Shore
A Distant Shore continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Just Once
Just Once is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
The Christmas Ring
The Christmas Ring continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Go Ahead and Dream
Go Ahead and Dream is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Let Me Hold You Longer
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Let Me Hold You Longer, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Let's Go on a Mommy Date
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Let's Go on a Mommy Date, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
We Believe in Christmas
We Believe in Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
The Princess and the Three Knights
The Princess and the Three Knights is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Let's Have a Daddy Day
Let's Have a Daddy Day is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Brave Young Knight
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Brave Young Knight, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Far Flutterby
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Far Flutterby, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Always Daddy's Princess
Always Daddy's Princess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Whatever You Grow Up to Be
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Whatever You Grow Up to Be, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Forever My Little Boy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with Forever My Little Boy, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Forever My Little Girl
Forever My Little Girl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
A Treasury of Christmas Miracles
A Treasury of Christmas Miracles continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Treasury of Miracles for Women
A Treasury of Miracles for Women continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Treasury of Miracles for Teens
A Treasury of Miracles for Teens is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
A Treasury of Miracles for Friends
A Treasury of Miracles for Friends continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Treasury of Adoption Miracles
A Treasury of Adoption Miracles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Missy's Murder
A gripping mystery unfolds in Missy's Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels series showcases Karen Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.
Final Vows
Final Vows continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Deadly Pretender
A gripping mystery unfolds in Deadly Pretender as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels series showcases Karen Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.
The Snake and the Spider
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels with The Snake and the Spider, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
The Prism Weight Loss Program
The Prism Weight Loss Program continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Forever Young
Forever Young continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Be Safe Little Boy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels with Be Safe Little Boy, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
Stay Close Little Girl
Stay Close Little Girl is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Kingsbury have come to expect.
Miracles: A 52-Week Devotional
Miracles: A 52-Week Devotional continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I Can Only Imagine
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels with I Can Only Imagine, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
The Family of Jesus Bible Study
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels with The Family of Jesus Bible Study, another outstanding contribution from Karen Kingsbury.
The Friends of Jesus - Bible Study Book
The Friends of Jesus - Bible Study Book continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Elizabeth Baxter's 10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage
Elizabeth Baxter's 10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Novels story arc with Karen Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karen Kingsbury?
Karen Kingsbury is a bestselling author known for 22 book series containing over 106 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Above the Line Books, Publication Order of Angels Walking Books, Publication Order of Bailey Flanigan Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Karen Kingsbury series to start with?
For readers new to Karen Kingsbury's work, the Publication Order of Above the Line Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 4 books. Begin with Take One to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Karen Kingsbury written?
Karen Kingsbury has written over 106 books across 22 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Karen Kingsbury books in order?
Yes, reading Karen Kingsbury's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Karen Kingsbury write in?
Karen Kingsbury writes primarily in fiction. With 22 series across 106 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Karen Kingsbury's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Karen Kingsbury's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Karen Kingsbury's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Karen Kingsbury's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Above the Line Books series. The first book, Take One, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.