Sarah Josepha Hale books in order
American writer and editor
- Lived
- 1788–1879
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 17
Sarah Josepha Hale published 4 novels, 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 2 poetry collections and 3 other books, beginning with Sketches of American Character (1829). The best-known is Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million (1857).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sarah Josepha Hale
Standalone novels in order
Sketches of American Character (1829)
Traits of American Life (1835)
Northwood; Or, Life North and South (1852)
Liberia; Or, Mr. Peyton's Experiments (1853)
Novellas in order
"Boarding Out.": A Tale of Domestic Life (1846)
Non-fiction in order
The Good Housekeeper (1839)
Aunt Mary's New Stories for Young People (1849)
The New Household Receipt Book (1853)
Woman's Record (1853)
Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book (1857)
Children's books in order
Lessons from Women's Lives (1877)
Poetry in order
The Ladies' Wreath (1837)
Flora's Interpreter, and Fortuna Flora (1850)
Other books in order
Flora's Interpreter, Or The American Book of Flowers and Sentiments (1832)
A Complete Dictionary of Poetical Quotations (1852)
Manners (1868)
Free to read
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About Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Josepha Buell Hale was an American writer, activist, and editor of the most widely circulated magazine in the period before the Civil War, Godey's Lady's Book. She was the author of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Hale famously campaigned for the creation of the American Thanksgiving holiday and for the completion of the Bunker Hill Monument.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sarah Josepha Hale FAQ
- How many books has Sarah Josepha Hale written?
- Sarah Josepha Hale published 4 novels, 1 novella, 6 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 2 poetry collections and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sarah Josepha Hale's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million.
- What is Sarah Josepha Hale's last book?
- Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million (1857).
- What is Sarah Josepha Hale's most famous book?
- Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million (1857) is Sarah Josepha Hale's most widely read book.
- Can I read Sarah Josepha Hale's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Sarah Josepha Hale are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.