Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Wonderful Lonesome |
2014 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
| 2 |
Meek and Mild |
2015 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
| 3 |
Brightest and Best |
2015 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
| 4 |
Hope in the Land |
2016 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
| 5 |
Gladden the Heart |
2017 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
Olivia Newport’s Amish Turns of Time series explores Amish communities across different historical periods. Wonderful Lonesome (2014) opens the series, followed by four more novels through Gladden the Heart (2017).
Each book stands on its own while sharing the theme of Amish families navigating life’s demands across the decades. The series blends historical detail with stories of faith and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Amish Turns of Time series?
There are five books in the Amish Turns of Time series, published between 2014 and 2017.
What is the first book in the Amish Turns of Time series?
The first book in the Amish Turns of Time series is Wonderful Lonesome, published in 2014.
What is the Amish Turns of Time series about?
The series explores Amish communities across different time periods in American history. Wonderful Lonesome (2014) starts the series, followed by Meek and Mild (2015), Brightest and Best (2015), Hope in the Land (2016), and Gladden the Heart (2017). Each novel looks at the challenges Amish families face in a changing world.