Beverly Lewis books

Beverly Lewis is the leading author of Amish fiction, with over 160 books including The Shunning and the Heritage of Lancaster County series. Her novels have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Abram’s Daughters Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Covenant 2002 Buy
The Betrayal 2003 Buy
The Sacrifice 2004 Buy
The Prodigal 2004 Buy
The Revelation 2005 Buy
The Englisher 2005 Buy
The Preacher’s Daughter 2005 Buy
The Brethren 2006 Buy

Amish Christmas

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Christmas House 2025 Buy

Amish Country Crossroads Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Postcard 1999 Buy
The Crossroad 1999 Buy
Sanctuary 2001 Buy
The Covenant 2002 Buy
The Betrayal 2003 Buy
The Prodigal 2004 Buy
The Sacrifice 2004 Buy
The Revelation 2005 Buy

Annie’s People Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Preacher’s Daughter 2005 Buy
The Englisher 2005 Buy
The Brethren 2006 Buy
The Parting 2007 Buy
The Forbidden 2008 Buy
The Longing 2008 Buy

Childrens Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Cows in the House 1998 Buy
Annika’s Secret Wish 1999 Buy
Just Like Mama 2002 Buy
What is Heaven Like? 2006 Buy
In Jesse’s Shoes 2007 Buy
What Is God Like? 2008 Buy

Cul-de-sac Kids Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Double Dabble Surprise 1993 Buy
The Chicken Pox Panic 1995 Buy
The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery 1995 Buy
Frog Power 1995 Buy
No Grown-ups Allowed 1995 Buy
The Mystery of Case D. Luc 1995 Buy
The Stinky Sneakers Mystery 1996 Buy
Pickle Pizza 1996 Buy
Mailbox Mania 1996 Buy
Fiddlesticks 1997 Buy
The Crabby Cat Caper 1997 Buy
Tarantula Toes 1997 Buy
Green Gravy 1997 Buy
Backyard Bandit Mystery 1997 Buy
Tree House Trouble 1998 Buy
The Creepy Sleep-Over 1998 Buy
The Great TV Turn-Off 1998 Buy
Piggy Party 1999 Buy
The Granny Game 1999 Buy
Mystery Mutt 2000 Buy
Big Bad Beans 2000 Buy
The Upside-Down Day 2000 Buy
The Mudhole Mystery 1997 Buy
The Midnight Mystery 2001 Buy

Girls Only Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dreams on Ice 1998 Buy
Only the Best 1998 Buy
A Perfect Match 1999 Buy
Reach for the Stars 1999 Buy
Follow the Dream 2000 Buy
Better Than Best 2000 Buy
Photo Perfect 2010 Buy
Star Status 2010 Buy
The Crossroad 1999 Buy
The Postcard 1999 Buy
Sanctuary 2001 Buy

Holly’s Heart Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Holly’s First Love / Best Friend, Worst Enemy 1993 Buy
Secret Summer Dreams 1993 Buy
Sealed with a Kiss 1993 Buy
The Trouble With Weddings 1993 Buy
California Crazy 1994 Buy
Second-Best Friend 1994 Buy
Good-Bye, Dressel Hills 1994 Buy
Straight-A Teacher 1994 Buy
No Guys Pact 1995 Buy
Little White Lies 1995 Buy
Freshman Frenzy 1996 Buy
Holly’s Heart, Collection 3: Freshman Frenzy/Mystery Letters/Eight is Enough/It’s a Girl Thing 2008 N/A
Mystery Letters 1996 Buy
Eight is Enough 1997 Buy
Its a Girl Thing 2003 Buy

Home To Hickory Hollow Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Fiddler 2012 Buy
The Bridesmaid 2012 Buy
The Guardian 2013 Buy
The Secret Keeper 2013 Buy
The Last Bride 2014 Buy
The Timepiece 2019 Buy
The Tinderbox 2019 Buy

Non-Fiction

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook 2004 Buy
Amish Prayers 2011 Buy

Rose Trilogy Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dark Embrace 2008 N/A
The Thorn 2010 Buy
Dark Victory - N/A
The Judgment 2011 Buy
The Mercy 2011 Buy

Seasons of Grace Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Secret 2009 Buy
The Missing 2009 Buy
The Telling 2010 Buy
The Thorn 2010 Buy
The Judgment 2011 Buy
The Mercy 2011 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Sunroom 1998 Buy
The Redemption of Sarah Cain 2000 Buy
October Song 2000 Buy
Child of Mine 2014 Buy
The River 2014 Buy
The Love Letters 2015 Buy
The Photograph 2015 Buy
The Atonement 2016 Buy
The Wish 2016 Buy
The Ebb Tide 2017 Buy
The Proving 2017 Buy
The Road Home 2018 Buy
The First Love 2018 Buy
The Stone Wall 2020 Buy
The Beginning 2021 Buy
The Orchard 2022 Buy

Summerhill Secrets Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Whispers Down the Lane 1995 Buy
Summerhill Secrets: Volume 1 1996 N/A
Secret in the Willows 1995 Buy
Catch a Falling Star 1995 Buy
Night of the Fireflies 1995 Buy
A Cry in the Dark 1996 Buy
House of Secrets 1996 Buy
Summerhill Secrets: Volume 2 2006 N/A
Echoes in the Wind 1997 Buy
Hide Behind the Moon 1998 Buy
Windows on the Hill 1999 Buy
Shadows Beyond the Gate 2000 Buy

Sylvia Miller Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Tinderbox 2019 Buy
The Timepiece 2019 Buy
The Sunroom 1998 Buy
October Song 2000 Buy
The Redemption of Sarah Cain 2000 Buy
Child of Mine 2014 Buy
The River 2014 Buy
The Love Letters 2015 Buy
The Photograph 2015 Buy
The Atonement 2016 Buy
The Wish 2016 Buy
The Ebb Tide 2017 Buy
The Proving 2017 Buy
The First Love 2018 Buy
The Road Home 2018 Buy
The Stone Wall 2020 Buy
The Beginning 2021 Buy
The Orchard 2022 Buy

The Courtship of Nellie Fisher Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Parting 2007 Buy
The Forbidden 2008 Buy
The Longing 2008 Buy
The Missing 2009 Buy
The Secret 2009 Buy
The Telling 2010 Buy

The Heritage of Lancaster County Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Heirloom 2023 Buy
The Shunning 1997 Buy
The Confession 1997 Buy
The Reckoning 1998 Buy
Dreams on Ice 1998 Buy
Only the Best 1998 Buy
A Perfect Match 1999 Buy
Reach for the Stars 1999 Buy
Better Than Best 2000 Buy
Follow the Dream 2000 Buy
Photo Perfect 2010 Buy
Star Status 2010 Buy

Beverly Lewis is one of the most prolific authors in Christian fiction, with over 160 published books spanning more than thirty years. She is best known for her novels set in Amish and Mennonite communities, beginning with The Shunning (1997), which is widely credited with launching the Amish fiction genre. Her books have sold tens of millions of copies and been translated into numerous languages.

Lewis’s catalog includes seventeen series, ranging from children’s books like the Cul-de-sac Kids to her major adult fiction series such as the Heritage of Lancaster County, Seasons of Grace, and Home to Hickory Hollow. She also writes the long-running Sylvia Miller series and the Holly’s Heart books for young adults. Her fiction consistently focuses on faith, family, community, and the tensions between tradition and the outside world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Beverly Lewis written?

Beverly Lewis has written 163 books across seventeen series.

What was Beverly Lewis's first book?

Beverly Lewis’s first book is Holly’s First Love / Best Friend, Worst Enemy, published in 1993.

Why is Beverly Lewis considered the pioneer of Amish fiction?

Lewis is widely credited with creating the Amish fiction genre with The Shunning (1997), which was the first novel to bring Amish life and culture to a mainstream audience. The book’s success opened the door for an entire category of fiction that has since become one of the most popular subgenres in Christian publishing.

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