Americana Books in Order

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The Americana series by Janet Dailey includes 7 books published between 1978–1986.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Tidewater Lover

    1978 · Janet Dailey

    Tidewater Lover is set in Virginia and is part of a collection of fifty novels, each uniquely set in a different U.S. state. The stories in the…

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  2. Bed of Grass

    1979 · Janet Dailey

    Bed of Grass by Janet Dailey is set in Maryland and is part of a collection of fifty novels, each uniquely set in a different U.S. state. The stories…

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  3. That Carolina Summer

    1981 · Janet Dailey

    That Carolina Summer is set in North Carolina and is part of a collection of fifty novels, each uniquely set in a different U.S. state. The stories…

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  4. A Tradition of Pride

    1982 · Janet Dailey

    Set in Mississippi, "A Tradition of Pride" by Janet Dailey is part of a collection featuring stories from each U.S. state, each researched by the…

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  5. After the storm

    1986 · Janet Dailey

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Americana books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Tidewater Lover”. Start with “Tidewater Lover.”

How many books are in the Americana series?

We list 7 books by Janet Dailey , published between 1978–1986.

Where can I buy the Americana books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.