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Melody Carlson Books in Order

Melody Carlson has written 298 books, published between 1995 and 2026. The first book is How to Start a Quality Childcare Business in Your Home (1995) and the newest is All Booked Up (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
298
Published
1995–2026
Confirmed
3 of 298 titles
Pages on record
29,482 in 165 of 298 books
Reading time
491–737 hours

Reading time is an estimate, not a recorded figure: 29,482 pages at 300 words a page, read at 200–300 words a minute, covering the 165 of 298 titles with a page count on record.

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Melody Carlson, born March 2, 1956 in San Francisco, is an American author of more than 250 books for women, teens and children, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series. The catalogue lists 298 books from 1995, when Contemplative Bible Reading and How to Start a Quality Childcare Business in Your Home appeared, to All Booked Up (2026). Series include Carter House Girls, On The Runway, TrueColors, 86 Bloomberg Place, Secret Life of Samantha McGregor, Beary Patch Bears and Fruit Troops. Subjects include Christian life, high schools, friendship, Bible stories and stories in rhyme. Carlson grew up in Springfield, Oregon, attended Lane Community College and lives in Sisters, Oregon.

How many Melody Carlson books are there?

Melody Carlson has 298 books, released between 1995 and 2026. They include 28 series and 110 titles listed outside any series.

Melody Carlson Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 298 Melody Carlson books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. Cover of How to Start a Quality Childcare Business in Your Home by Melody Carlson (1995)
  2. Cover of Contemplative Bible Reading: Experiencing God Through Scripture by Melody Carlson (1995)
  3. Cover of Comfort from God by Melody Carlson (1996)
  4. Cover of Jessica by Melody Carlson, book 7 of the SpringSong series (1996)
  5. Cover of Penny Pear by Melody Carlson, book 1 of the Fruit Troops series (1997)
  6. Cover of Wise Man's House / Built with Love by Melody Carlson, book 1 of the Second Chances series (1997)
  7. Cover of Sea Hag's Treasure by Melody Carlson (1997)
  8. Cover of Benjamin's Box by Melody Carlson (1997)
  9. Cover of His First Bible by Melody Carlson (1997)
  10. Cover of Strawberry Sam by Melody Carlson, book 4 of the Fruit Troops series (1997)
  11. Cover of Tupsu: The Squirrel Who Was Afraid by Melody Carlson (1997)
  12. Cover of Gold & Honey Bible by Melody Carlson (1997)
  13. Cover of The Ark That Noah Built by Melody Carlson (1997)
  14. Cover of My First Bible Brain Quest by Melody Carlson (1997)
  15. Cover of The Greatest Gift by Melody Carlson (1997)
  16. Cover of Lull-A-Bye Bible by Melody Carlson (1997)
  17. Cover of Gladys Grape by Melody Carlson, book 8 of the Fruit Troops series (1997)
  18. Cover of Anna Apple by Melody Carlson, book 9 of the Fruit Troops series (1997)
  19. Cover of On Hope's Wings by Melody Carlson, book 1 of the Allison Chronicles (1998)
  20. Cover of Cherished Wish by Melody Carlson, book 2 of the Allison Chronicles (1998)
  21. Cover of Heartland Skies by Melody Carlson, book 2 of the Second Chances series (1998)
  22. Cover of Autumn Secrets by Melody Carlson, book 3 of the Allison Chronicles (1998)
  23. Cover of Shades of Light by Melody Carlson, book 3 of the Second Chances series (1998)
  24. Cover of King of the Stable by Melody Carlson (1998)
  1. 1
    How to Start a Quality Childcare Business in Your Home1995 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1995184
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  2. 2
    Contemplative Bible Reading: Experiencing God Through Scripture1995 · 112 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1995112
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  3. 3
    Comfort from God1996 · 144 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1996144
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  4. 4
    JessicaSpringSong #71996 · 175 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1996175
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  5. 5
    Homeward1997 · confirmed 2/4
    1997–
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  6. 6
    Penny PearFruit Troops #11997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  7. 7
    Wise Man's House / Built with LoveSecond Chances #11997 · 276 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1997276
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  8. 8
    Sea Hag's Treasure1997 · 43 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199743
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  9. 9
    Tammy TangerineFruit Troops #21997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  10. 10
    Benjamin's Box1997 · confirmed 2/4
    1997–
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  11. 11
    Lyle LemonFruit Troops #31997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  12. 12
    His First Bible1997 · 96 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199796
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  13. 13
    Strawberry SamFruit Troops #41997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  14. 14
    Tupsu: The Squirrel Who Was Afraid1997 · confirmed 2/4
    1997–
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  15. 15
    Blackberry BartFruit Troops #51997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  16. 16
    Gold & Honey Bible1997 · 427 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1997427
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  17. 17
    The Ark That Noah Built1997 · confirmed 2/4
    1997–
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  18. 18
    My First Bible Brain Quest1997 · 148 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1997148
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  19. 19
    Peachy PeteFruit Troops #61997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  20. 20
    The Greatest Gift1997 · 46 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199746
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  21. 21
    Lull-A-Bye Bible1997 · confirmed 2/4
    1997–
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  22. 22
    Pineapple PaulFruit Troops #71997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  23. 23
    Gladys GrapeFruit Troops #81997 · 14 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199714
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  24. 24
    Anna AppleFruit Troops #91997 · confirmed 2/4
    1997–
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  25. 25
    On Hope's WingsAllison Chronicles #11998 · 188 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1998188
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  26. 26
    Cherished WishAllison Chronicles #21998 · 158 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1998158
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  27. 27
    Heartland SkiesSecond Chances #21998 · 241 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1998241
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  28. 28
    Autumn SecretsAllison Chronicles #31998 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1998192
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  29. 29
    Shades of LightSecond Chances #31998 · 224 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1998224
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  30. 30
    King of the Stable1998 · 31 pages · confirmed 2/4
    199831
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Melody Carlson series and characters in order

Each character linked below has its own reading-order page.

Melody Carlson books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. A group whose heading is a link has its own reading-order page; the other groups have no page of their own on this site.

Diary Of A Teenage Girl books in order

16 books by Melody Carlson
  1. 1. Becoming Me
  2. 2. It's My Life
  3. 3. Who I Am
  4. 4. On My Own
  5. 5. My Name is Chloe
  6. 6. Sold Out
  7. 7. Road Trip
  8. 8. Face the Music
  9. 9. I Do!
  10. 10. Just Ask
  11. 11. Meant to Be
  12. 12. Falling Up
  13. and 4 more in the table above

TrueColors in order

12 books
  1. 1. Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely
  2. 2. Deep Green: Color Me Jealous
  3. 3. Torch Red: Color Me Torn
  4. 4. Pitch Black: Color Me Lost
  5. 5. Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted
  6. 6. Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed
  7. 7. Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred
  8. 8. Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed
  9. 9. Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped
  10. 10. Bright Purple: Color Me Confused
  11. 11. Moon White: Color Me Enchanted
  12. 12. Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned

Fruit Troops in order

11 books
  1. 1. Penny Pear
  2. 2. Tammy Tangerine
  3. 3. Lyle Lemon
  4. 4. Strawberry Sam
  5. 5. Blackberry Bart
  6. 6. Peachy Pete
  7. 7. Pineapple Paul
  8. 8. Gladys Grape
  9. 9. Anna Apple
  10. 10. War of the Weeds
  11. 11. Jammin' with the Fruit Troop

Beary Patch Bears in order

9 books
  1. 1. Hi, I'm Hucklebeary
  2. 2. Hi, I'm Razzbeary
  3. 3. Hi, I'm Blackbeary
  4. 4. Hi, I'm Bluebeary
  5. 5. Hi, I'm Loganbeary
  6. 6. Hi, I'm Mullbeary
  7. 7. Hi! I'm Cranbeary
  8. 8. Hi, I'm Elderbeary
  9. 9. Hi, I'm Strawbeary

Girls Of 622 Harbor View books in order

8 books by Melody Carlson
  1. 1. Project: Girl Power
  2. 2. Project: Mystery Bus
  3. 3. Project: Rescue Chelsea
  4. 4. Project: Take Charge
  5. 5. Project: Raising Faith
  6. 6. Project: Run Away
  7. 7. Project: Ski Trap
  8. 8. Project: Secret Admirer

Carter House Girls in order

8 books
  1. 1. Mixed Bags
  2. 2. Stealing Bradford
  3. 3. Homecoming Queen
  4. 4. Viva Vermont!
  5. 5. Lost in Las Vegas
  6. 6. New York Debut
  7. 7. Spring Breakdown
  8. 8. The Last Dance

Second Chances in order

6 books
  1. 1. Wise Man's House / Built with Love
  2. 2. Heartland Skies
  3. 3. Shades of Light
  4. 4. Looking for Cassandra Jane
  5. 5. Armando's Treasure
  6. 6. Built With Love

Secrets in order

6 books
  1. 1. Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless
  2. 2. Shattered: A Daughter's Regret
  3. 3. Damaged: A Violated Trust
  4. 4. Trapped: Caught in a Lie
  5. 5. Deceived: Lured from the Truth
  6. 6. Enticed: A Dangerous Connection

On The Runway in order

6 books
  1. 1. Premiere
  2. 2. Catwalk
  3. 3. Rendezvous
  4. 4. Spotlight
  5. 5. Glamour
  6. 6. Ciao

Just Like Jesus Said Non-Fiction

5 books

5 titles published under this heading without a numbered place in a series.

Tales From Grace Chapel Inn books in order

5 books by Melody Carlson
  1. 1. Back Home Again
  2. 4. Hidden History
  3. 6. Winter Wonders
  4. 12. All in the Timing
  5. 39. Ready to Wed

'Naturals Season 1 in order

5 books
  1. 1. Awakening: Episodes 1-4
  2. 2. Awakening: Episodes 5-8
  3. 3. Awakening: Episodes 9-12
  4. 4. Awakening: Episodes 13-16
  5. 5. Awakening: Episodes 17-20

Allison Chronicles in order

4 books
  1. 1. On Hope's Wings
  2. 2. Cherished Wish
  3. 3. Autumn Secrets
  4. 4. Dreams of Promise

Whispering Pines in order

4 books
  1. 1. A Place to Come Home to
  2. 2. Everything I Long For
  3. 3. Looking for You All My Life
  4. 4. Someone to Belong To

God Is Here Non-Fiction

4 books

4 titles published under this heading without a numbered place in a series.

By Design Non-Fiction

4 books

4 titles published under this heading without a numbered place in a series.

Secret Life Of Samantha McGregor in order

4 books
  1. 1. Bad Connection
  2. 2. Beyond Reach
  3. 3. Playing with Fire
  4. 4. Payback

86 Bloomberg Place in order

4 books
  1. 1. I Heart Bloomberg
  2. 2. Let Them Eat Fruitcake
  3. 3. Spring Broke
  4. 4. Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah

Four Lindas in order

4 books
  1. 1. As Young As We Feel
  2. 2. Hometown Ties
  3. 3. All for One
  4. 4. Here's to Friends!

Dating Games in order

4 books
  1. 1. First Date
  2. 2. Blind Date
  3. 3. Double Date
  4. 4. Prom Date

Dear Daphne in order

4 books
  1. 1. Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel
  2. 2. Dating, Dining, and Desperation
  3. 3. Home, Hearth, and Holidays
  4. 4. A Will, a Way, and a Wedding

Mulligan Sisters in order

4 books
  1. 1. I'll Be Seeing You
  2. 2. As Time Goes By
  3. 3. String of Pearls
  4. 4. We'll Meet Again

Legacy Of Sunset Cove in order

4 books
  1. 1. Harbor Secrets
  2. 2. Riptide Rumors
  3. 3. Surf Smugglers
  4. 4. Turning Tide

Notes From A Spinning Planet in order

3 books
  1. 1. Ireland
  2. 2. Papua New Guinea
  3. 3. Mexico

Words From The Rock in order

3 books
  1. 1. True
  2. 2. Life
  3. 3. Always

Inn At Shining Waters in order

3 books
  1. 1. River's Song
  2. 2. River's Call
  3. 3. River's End

Miracles Of Marble Cove in order

3 books
  1. 1. The View From the Lighthouse
  2. 6. Still Waters
  3. 8. Unexpected Treasures

Life At Kingston High in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Jerk Magnet
  2. 2. The Best Friend
  3. 3. The Prom Queen

Homeward On The Oregon Trail in order

3 books
  1. 1. Westward Hearts
  2. 2. A Dream for Tomorrow
  3. 3. A Home at Trail's End

Valentine's Day in order

3 books
  1. 1. Once Upon a Winter's Heart
  2. 2. Love Gently Falling
  3. 3. Your Heart's Desire

'Naturals Season 2 in order

3 books
  1. 1. Evolution: Episodes 1-4
  2. 2. Evolution: Episodes 5-8
  3. 3. Evolution: Episodes 9-12

Follow Your Heart in order

3 books
  1. 1. Once Upon a Summertime
  2. 2. All Summer Long
  3. 3. Under a Summer Sky

Being Zoey in order

3 books
  1. 1. Meet the Misfits
  2. 2. Odd Girl Out
  3. 3. Broken Promises

Westward To Home in order

3 books
  1. 1. Delia and the Drifter
  2. 2. Miranda and the Miner
  3. 3. Julianne and the Judge

Eli Diaries in order

3 books
  1. 2. Skin Deep
  2. 6. Daily Grind
  3. 9. With The Tide

Princess Wars in order

2 books
  1. 1. A Royal Quest
  2. 2. A Royal Redemption

Love Finds You in order

2 books
  1. 14. Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon
  2. 23. Love Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon

Little Blessings in order

2 books
  1. 22. I'm Zoe!
  2. 23. I'm Parker!

Degrees Of Betrayal in order

1 book
  1. 1. Kenzie's Story

Fallen World in order

1 book
  1. 1. Rebel

Degrees Of Guilt in order

1 book
  1. 2. Miranda's Story

SpringSong in order

1 book
  1. 7. Jessica

Portraits in order

1 book
  1. 11. Awakening Heart

Standalone books

110 books

110 Melody Carlson titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Melody Carlson books in order?

You only need to read Melody Carlson books in order within each series: the books listed here span 28 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Melody Carlson

Start with the first book of the Melody Carlson series you want to read: Diary of a Teenage Girl starts with Becoming Me (2000) and Girls of 622 Harbor View starts with Project: Girl Power (2007). The earliest catalogued title overall is How to Start a Quality Childcare Business in Your Home (1995).

What is the newest Melody Carlson book?

All Booked Up (2026) is the newest Melody Carlson book released so far.

Is there a new Melody Carlson book coming?

No next Melody Carlson book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Melody Carlson at a glance

Still publishing
Melody Carlson published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
Melody Carlson books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
29,482 pages across the 165 of 298 books with a recorded length, a median of 180 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Melody Carlson books, 134 of 298, were published in the 2000s.

What the Melody Carlson books are about

230 of the 298 Melody Carlson books carry subject tags in Open Library's catalogue. The subjects below are the ones that recur across them, most frequent first: christian life is tagged on 104 of 230. The subjects are cataloguers’ headings, not a plot summary.