How many books has Kristin Hannah written?

Kristin Hannah has published 30 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Kristin Hannah's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Nightingale.

What is Kristin Hannah's most famous book?

The Nightingale (2015) is Kristin Hannah's most widely read book.

Which Kristin Hannah books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Firefly Lane (TV) and The Nightingale (film, 2027).

Kristin Hannah books in order

American writer

Born: 1960
Country: United States
Books: 32

Kristin Hannah has published 30 novels and 2 other books, beginning with Handful of Heaven (1991). The best-known is The Nightingale (2015). The latest is The Women (2024).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Kristin Hannah

Start here
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Fly Away
One of the most-read, at about 408 pages.
Newest
The Women
Published February 2024.

Standalone novels in order

Handful of Heaven (1991)
244 pages
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Once in Every Life (1992)
507 pages
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The Enchantment (1992)
416 pages
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If You Believe (1994)
396 pages
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When Lightning Strikes (1994)
371 pages
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Waiting for the Moon (1995)
463 pages
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Home Again (1996)
436 pages
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On Mystic Lake (1999)
404 pages
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Angel Falls (2000)
368 pages
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Summer Island (2001)
407 pages
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Distant Shores (2002)
412 pages★ 4.0 (5 ratings)
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Between Sisters (2003)
464 pages
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Of Love and Life (2004)
479 pages
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The Things We Do for Love (2004)
448 pages
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Comfort & Joy (2005)
272 pages
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On Mystic Lake Summer Island (2005)
816 pages
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Magic Hour (2006)
416 pages
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Firefly Lane (2008)
528 pages★ 4.4 (7 ratings)Adapted for TV
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True Colors (2009)
400 pages
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Winter Garden (2010)
448 pages
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Kis Bahcesi (2011)
512 pages
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Night Road (2011)
432 pages
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Home Front (2012)
416 pages
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Kristin Hannah Collection (2012)
418 pages
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Fly Away (2013)
408 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)
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Kristin Hannah Collection: Volume 1 (2014)
1312 pages
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The Nightingale (Feb 2015)
560 pages★ 4.6 (44 ratings)Adapted for film
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The Great Alone (Feb 2018)
537 pages
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The Four Winds (2021)
508 pages
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The Women (Feb 2024)
480 pages★ 4.0 (5 ratings)
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Other books in order

Los Cuatro Vientos (2021)
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Another Life (2023)
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Film and TV adaptations

Firefly LaneTV · from Firefly Lane
The Nightingale (2027)Film · from The Nightingale

About Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah is an American writer. Her most notable works include Winter Garden, The Nightingale, Firefly Lane, The Great Alone, and The Four Winds. In addition to this, The Nightingale is in the process of being turned into a film adaptation, which is set to be released in early 2027. Hannah's most recent work, The Women, was published in 2024. It is set in the United States in the 1960s during the Vietnam War.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Kristin Hannah FAQ

How many books has Kristin Hannah written?: Kristin Hannah has published 30 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Kristin Hannah's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Nightingale.
What is Kristin Hannah's latest book?: The Women (2024).
What is Kristin Hannah's most famous book?: The Nightingale (2015) is Kristin Hannah's most widely read book.
Which Kristin Hannah books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Firefly Lane (TV) and The Nightingale (film, 2027).