Holland Family Universe Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Holland Family Universe books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Lay Down My Sword and Shield
Buy on Amazon1971
Two for Texas
Buy on Amazon1982
Cimarron Rose
Buy on Amazon1997
Heartwood
Buy on Amazon1999
Bitterroot
Buy on Amazon2001
In the Moon of Red Ponies
Buy on Amazon2004
Rain Gods
Buy on Amazon2009
Feast Day of Fools
Buy on Amazon2011
Wayfaring Stranger
Buy on Amazon2014
House of the Rising Sun
Buy on Amazon2015
The Jealous Kind
Buy on Amazon2016
Another Kind of Eden
Buy on Amazon2021
Every Cloak Rolled in Blood
Buy on Amazon2022
Don't Forget Me, Little Bessie
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Holland Family Universe series is publication order: 1. Lay Down My Sword and Shield (1971), 2. Two for Texas (1982), 3. Cimarron Rose (1997), 4. Heartwood (1999), 5. Bitterroot (2001), and 9 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Holland Family Universe series by James Lee Burke contains 14 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Holland Family Universe series is written by James Lee Burke. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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