Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Humor for the Holidays: Stories, Quips and Quotes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s |
2006 |
Buy |
Dearest Dorothy Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Dearest Dorothy, Are We There Yet? |
2001 |
Buy |
| Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, You’re Wearing Us Out! |
2001 |
Buy |
| Dearest Dorothy, Help! I’ve Lost Myself! |
2004 |
Buy |
| Dearest Dorothy, Who Would Have Ever Thought? |
2004 |
Buy |
| Dearest Dorothy, Merry Everything! |
2006 |
Buy |
| Dearest Dorothy, If Not Now, When? |
2007 |
Buy |
Self-Help Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Don’t Miss Your Kids!: (they’ll be gone before you know it) |
1991 |
Buy |
| How to Eat Humble Pie & Not Get Indigestion |
1993 |
Buy |
| Mama Said There’d Be Days Like This (But She Never Said Just How Many) |
1995 |
Buy |
| The 12 Dazes of Christmas |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Book of Duh |
1997 |
Buy |
| 365 Ways to Connect With Your Kids: No Matter What Their Age (Or Yours) |
2001 |
Buy |
| Don’t Miss Your Life!: An Uncommon Guide to Living with Freedom, Laughter, and Grace |
2009 |
Buy |
Snowglobe Connections Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Stray Affections |
2009 |
Buy |
| Divine Appointments |
2010 |
Buy |
| Finding Our Way Home |
2012 |
Buy |
Charlene Ann Baumbich writes Christian fiction and humorous self-help books. She started her career with Don’t Miss Your Kids! in 1991, a parenting book that struck a chord with readers, and followed it with several more books blending practical advice with humor. Her titles like How to Eat Humble Pie & Not Get Indigestion and The Book of Duh give a good sense of her lighthearted approach to faith and family life.
In 2001, Baumbich turned to fiction with the Dearest Dorothy series, set in the small town of Partonville. The six novels follow Dorothy Jean Wetstra, an energetic octogenarian, and her neighbors as they deal with changes threatening their community. She later wrote the Snowglobe Connections trilogy, which brings together characters in a different small-town setting. Her work appeals to readers who enjoy warm, character-driven stories rooted in Christian faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Charlene Ann Baumbich written?
Charlene Ann Baumbich has written seventeen books across four series.
What was Charlene Ann Baumbich's first book?
Charlene Ann Baumbich’s first book is Don’t Miss Your Kids!: (they’ll be gone before you know it), published in 1991.
What is Charlene Ann Baumbich best known for?
Baumbich is best known for her Dearest Dorothy series, six novels set in the fictional small town of Partonville following the spirited 87-year-old Dorothy Jean Wetstra and her community. She also wrote the Snowglobe Connections trilogy and several Christian self-help and humor books, including the popular Don’t Miss Your Kids! and Mama Said There’d Be Days Like This.