Barsetshire Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Barsetshire books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
High Rising
Buy on Amazon1933
The Demon in the House
Buy on Amazon1934
Wild Strawberries
Buy on Amazon1934
August Folly
Buy on Amazon1936
Summer Half
Buy on Amazon1937
Pomfret Towers
Buy on Amazon1938
Before Lunch
Buy on Amazon1939
The Brandons
Buy on Amazon1939
Cheerfulness Breaks In
Buy on Amazon1940
Northbridge Rectory
Buy on Amazon1941
Marling Hall
Buy on Amazon1942
Growing Up
Buy on Amazon1943
The Headmistress
Buy on Amazon1944
Miss Bunting
Buy on Amazon1945
Peace Breaks Out
Buy on Amazon1946
Private Enterprise
Buy on Amazon1947
Love Among the Ruins
Buy on Amazon1948
The Old Bank House
Buy on Amazon1949
County Chronicle
Buy on Amazon1950
The Dukes Daughter
Buy on Amazon1951
Happy Return
Buy on Amazon1952
Jutland Cottage
Buy on Amazon1953
What Did it Mean?
Buy on Amazon1954
Enter Sir Robert
Buy on Amazon1955
Never Too Late
Buy on Amazon1956
A Double Affair
Buy on Amazon1957
Close Quarters
Buy on Amazon1958
Love at All Ages
Buy on Amazon1959
Three Score and Ten (With: C.A. Lejeune)
Buy on Amazon1961
Christmas at High Rising
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Barsetshire series is publication order: 1. High Rising (1933), 2. The Demon in the House (1934), 3. Wild Strawberries (1934), 4. August Folly (1936), 5. Summer Half (1937), and 25 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Barsetshire series by Angela Thirkell contains 30 books. The series began in 1933 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Barsetshire series is written by Angela Thirkell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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