Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series?"

"There are three books in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series, published between 2009 and 2022."

Q: "What is the first book in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series is Prairie Tale, published in 2009."

Q: "What is Back to the Prairie about?"

"Back to the Prairie is Melissa Gilbert's second memoir, chronicling her decision to leave Hollywood and move to a small town in Michigan's Catskill Mountains region with her husband Timothy Busfield. The book covers their adjustment to rural life, home renovation, and finding contentment outside the entertainment industry."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Prairie Tale	2009	Melissa Gilbert	Buy
2	My Prairie Cookbook	2014	Melissa Gilbert	Buy
3	Back to the Prairie	2022	Melissa Gilbert	Buy

Melissa Gilbert’s non-fiction spans nearly fifteen years, from her revealing first memoir to a cookbook to a second memoir about starting over in rural America. Prairie Tale (2009) dealt honestly with the darker side of her Hollywood experience, including addiction and failed relationships.

My Prairie Cookbook paired recipes with stories from her life, while Back to the Prairie (2022) documented her move to the Michigan countryside and the unexpected fulfillment she found there. The three books together trace an arc from childhood fame through personal crisis to a quieter, more settled life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series?

There are three books in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series, published between 2009 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Melissa Gilbert Non-Fiction series is Prairie Tale, published in 2009.

What is Back to the Prairie about?

Back to the Prairie is Melissa Gilbert’s second memoir, chronicling her decision to leave Hollywood and move to a small town in Michigan’s Catskill Mountains region with her husband Timothy Busfield. The book covers their adjustment to rural life, home renovation, and finding contentment outside the entertainment industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order