The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series?"

"There are four books in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series, published between 2012 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series?"

"The first book in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series is Plucking One String, published in 2012."

Q: "Do the Lutheran Ladies Circle books need to be read in order?"

"The books follow an ongoing cast of characters, so reading in order from Plucking One String gives the best sense of how the characters and community develop. However, each book has enough standalone content to be enjoyed on its own."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Plucking One String	2012	Kris Knorr	Buy
2	Through the Knothole	2013	Kris Knorr	Buy
3	Thanks for Leaving	2014	Kris Knorr	Buy
4	Melody Markett’s Crash Course on Life	2016	Kris Knorr	Buy

The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle is a four-book series by Kris Knorr, beginning with Plucking One String (2012). The books follow the members of a Lutheran church ladies circle in a small Midwestern town as they deal with friendship, change, and community life.

The series has a gentle, comic touch and draws on the rhythms of church and small-town social life. Through the Knothole (2013), Thanks for Leaving (2014), and Melody Markett’s Crash Course on Life (2016) continue the story of this community.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series?

There are four books in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series, published between 2012 and 2016.

What is the first book in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series?

The first book in the The Stories of the Lutheran Ladies Circle series is Plucking One String, published in 2012.

Do the Lutheran Ladies Circle books need to be read in order?

The books follow an ongoing cast of characters, so reading in order from Plucking One String gives the best sense of how the characters and community develop. However, each book has enough standalone content to be enjoyed on its own.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order