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Stories Behind Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Stories Behind books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Stories Behind series? Start with "Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved Patriotic Songs" (1975) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Stories Behind reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Songs Sung Red, White, and Blue: The Stories Behind America's Best-Loved Patriotic Songs
1975
Stories Behind Country Music's All-Time Greatest 100 Songs
1996
Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas
2001
Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas
2003
Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America
2003
Stories Behind Great Traditions Abbey Press
2004
More Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas
2006
Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter
2007
Stories Behind Women of Extraordinary Faith
2008
Stories Behind Men of Faith
2008
Stories Behind the Greatest Hits of Christmas
2010
Stories Behind the Songs and Hymns about Heaven
2019
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