Christy Miller is the protagonist of Robin Jones Gunn’s long-running Christian YA series and one of the most beloved characters in faith-based fiction. Introduced as a fourteen-year-old spending summer in Newport Beach, California, Christy’s story grew to span 23 books across four series, following her through high school, college, marriage to Todd Spencer, and parenthood.
Christy is earnest, sometimes unsure of herself, and navigating the ordinary challenges of growing up alongside questions of faith. Her relationship with Todd Spencer is the romantic through-line of the entire saga, developing from a beach meeting into a decades-long partnership.
Reading Order#
See the complete Christy Miller reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christy Miller?
Christy Miller is a teenage girl from Southern California created by Robin Jones Gunn. First introduced at age 14 in Summer Promise (1988), Christy’s story spans 23 books across four series, following her through high school, college, marriage, and motherhood. She’s one of the most popular characters in Christian young adult fiction.
What order should I read the Christy Miller books?
Start with the original Christy Miller series (14 books beginning with Summer Promise), then read Christy and Todd: College Years (3 books), The Married Years (3 books), and The Baby Years (3 books). The 23 books follow Christy’s life chronologically.
How many Christy Miller books are there?
There are 23 books total across four connected series: Christy Miller (14 books), College Years (3), The Married Years (3), and The Baby Years (3). Together they follow Christy from age 14 through motherhood.