Kathleen Norris books in order
American writer
- Lived
- 1880–1966
- Books
- 52
Kathleen Norris published 47 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Mother (1911). The best-known is Second Hand Wife (1932).
Updated September 2026
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Second Hand Wife
Kathleen Norris's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Mother (1911)
Saturday's Child (1914)
The Story of Julia Page (1915)
The Heart of Rachael (1916)
Martie (1917)
Josselyn's Wife (1918)
Harriet and the Piper (1920)
The Beloved Woman (1921)
Certain People of Importance (1922)
Lucretia Lombard (1922)
Butterfly (1923)
Rose of the World (1924)
The Black Flemings (1926)
Barberry Bush (1927)
The Sea Gull (1927)
The Foolish Virgin (1928)
Red Silence (1929)
Storm House (1929)
Passion Flower (1930)
Belle-mere (1931)
Second Hand Wife (1932)
Treehaven (1932)
The Angel in the House (1933)
Manhattan Love Song (1934)
Three Men and Diana (1934)
Beauty's Daughter (1935)
Secret Marriage (1936)
The American Flaggs (1936)
Undertow and the Treasure (1937)
You Can't Have Everything (1937)
Baker's Dozen (1938)
Heartbroken Melody (1938)
Mystery House (1939)
The Runaway (1939)
The Secret of the Marshbanks (1940)
These I Like Best (1941)
Dina Cashman (1942)
Corner of Heaven (1943)
The Lucky Lawrences (1943)
Love Calls the Tune (1944)
Burned Fingers (1945)
The Secrets of Hillyard House (1947)
Shadow Marriage (1952)
Miss Harriet Townshend (1955)
The Best of Kathleen Norris (1955)
Through a Glass Darkly (1957)
Gabrielle (1974)
Novellas in order
Uneducating Mary (1924)
Non-fiction in order
Bread into Roses (1937)
Family Gathering (1959)
Other books in order
The Treasure (1914)
Undertow (1917)
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About Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Thompson Norris was an American novelist and newspaper columnist. She was one of the most widely read and highest paid female writers in the United States for nearly fifty years, from 1911 to 1959. Norris was a prolific writer who wrote 93 novels, many of which became best sellers. Her stories appeared frequently in the popular press of the day, including The Atlantic, The American Magazine, McClure's, Everybody's, Ladies' Home Journal, and Woman's Home Companion. Norris used her fiction to promote family and moralistic values, such as the sanctity of marriage, the nobility of motherhood, and the importance of service to others.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kathleen Norris FAQ
- How many books has Kathleen Norris written?
- Kathleen Norris published 47 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kathleen Norris's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Second Hand Wife.
- What is Kathleen Norris's last book?
- Family Gathering (1959).
- What is Kathleen Norris's most famous book?
- Second Hand Wife (1932) is Kathleen Norris's most widely read book.
- Can I read Kathleen Norris's books for free?
- Yes. 14 books by Kathleen Norris 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.