Portrait of Karin Michaëlis

Karin Michaëlis books in order

Danish journalist and author

Lived
1872–1950
Country
Denmark
Books
4

Karin Michaëlis published 4 novels, beginning with Lillemor (1902). The best-known is The Dangerous Age (1911).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Karin Michaëlis

Karin Michaëlis books in order of publication

  1. Lillemor (1902)

    156 pages

  2. Elsie Lindtner (1911)

    201 pages

  3. The Dangerous Age (1911)

    215 pages

  4. Bibi (1932)

    349 pages

About Karin Michaëlis

Karin Michaëlis was a Danish journalist and author. She is best known for her novels, short stories, and children's books. Over the course of 50 years, Karin Michaëlis wrote more than 50 books in Danish, German, and English. Her works have been translated into more than 23 languages from their original Danish. Her works are published under several names, including her last name from her second marriage: Karin Michaëlis Stangeland.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Karin Michaëlis FAQ

How many books has Karin Michaëlis written?
Karin Michaëlis published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Karin Michaëlis's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Dangerous Age.
What is Karin Michaëlis's last book?
Bibi (1932).
What is Karin Michaëlis's most famous book?
The Dangerous Age (1911) is Karin Michaëlis's most widely read book.
Can I read Karin Michaëlis's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Karin Michaëlis are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.