One of the questions I get most frequently is “How many books are in the Lakeshore Chronicles series? In what order should I read them?”
You can read the books in any order because each book is a complete novel unto itself, but if you want to go chronologically (and if you’re a fan of the Daisy Bellamy storyline, I recommend this), it’s
1. Summer at Willow Lake(a) “Homecoming Season” (a novella in the anthology MORE THAN WORDS: STORIES OF COURAGE)2. The Winter Lodge3. Dockside4. Snowfall at Willow Lake5. Fireside – February 20096. Lakeshore Christmas – October 20097. The Summer Hideaway - March 20108. Daisy+Logan+Julian - 2011 (tentative)
How many Lakeshore books will there be? Well, here’s a hint:
(This glimpse into the future comes to you courtesy of the multitalented Suzanne Selfors.)
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January 15, 2008 at 6:54 am
wendy roberts
Oh I love the Lakeshore books! OMG that cartoon is too funny!!
January 15, 2008 at 9:45 am
weirde
hi.
January 15, 2008 at 11:12 am
MargaretD
Susan – I really like the website “remake”
January 15, 2008 at 12:49 pm
april
Yay! Lakeshore books forever!
I love it. I’m a stickler for reading in order. I actually made sure I read the anthology in order before I read the next one even though it can completely stand alone.
February 7, 2008 at 8:44 am
KATHI
Susan, all your books are awesome I really enjoy reading them and I’m so glad to be a member of your web-site…keep up the good writing!! I never get tired of reading the Lakeside books…keep them coming too!
March 11, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Maggie
I Just finished Snowfall on Willow Lake. It was awesome!!!!!! I know the next book in the Lakeshore Series working title is Fireside. Will the book be out in early 2009? (Please!!!) Will the story have Daisy and Julian, figuring out that they belong together, with Charlie. Will we find out what is wrong with Sonnet? Keep the books coming!!! Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment! Just Breathe sound like the day it comes out I will be getting it, and reading it in one setting! Thanks again! Maggie
June 27, 2008 at 6:48 am
Ruby Langwell
I love your books-trying to fill my collection
August 26, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Jodes
i am so happy to hear there will be more!! keep em coming!!
September 10, 2008 at 11:52 am
Leanne
I’ve not picked up a book in over 18 years. Been busy with work and kids. I got Summer at Willow Lake while on vacation and I came home looking for the other 4. I can not put them down. I just wanted to say thank you!
September 10, 2008 at 4:48 pm
susanwiggs
Leanne, what a heartwarming comment. Thanks for making my day!
September 14, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Melanie
WOW!! I have read 3 of the Lakeshore Chronicles, and am off to get the rest!! I am so pleased to have found you! I have to say, I have been a Nora Roberts reader for years, and you are ranked right beside her. Your stories are so real, and enthralling. You have the gift, and I am thankful to have found your work. I SO look forward to all I have yet to discover of your imagination…write on!! ~ Thank You ~
September 14, 2008 at 4:43 pm
susanwiggs
Melanie, thank you so much. I am a Nora-holic myself so that is high praise indeed!
February 21, 2009 at 7:46 am
Marilyn Hogan
At Christmas time I got a note from a friend that she had just received the latest of the Lakeshore Chronicle books and how anxious she was to read it. When I told her I never heard of you, she was shocked as well she should be. Later I found out MOST of my friends love your books. Since 1984 I have worked, and now recently retired and finding myself looking for projects. I guess I forgot how much I loved to read. I recently purchased Summer at Willow Lake, The Winter Lodge, Dockside and Snowfall at Willow Lake, and plan to get the next in the series. After reading part of the 1st book I am “hooked”. I am looking forward to reading this series and reading your newsletters. You have graced my life with a new endevor. It will fill the time between my projects of creating items of Stained Glass.
March 9, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Samantha Cook
I love these books Susan wiggs writtes feel good books and I love nothing more then to curl up on the couch with one of her books. When I read something from the lakeshore series I really feel like I am part of Daisy’s world these charectors feel like real people and I love them .can’t wait for book 6.
March 12, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Barbara McMillan
I raised my family, went back to school and became a teacher. I’ve been so busy being an educator that I forgot to take time for myself. I had forgotten that I enjoy reading. As I’ve tried to encourage my students to read, I too started reading again and have absolutely become a fan of the Lakeshore Chronicles. Susan Wiggs truly paints pictures with words!
March 15, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Janet
I love, love, love your books! Discovered the first one by accident and then I went on a mission to find all your books and your pseudonyms, too. I was really excited when I found the Lakeshore Series. Please keep writing about all these wonderful characters. It is so frustrating to find a treasure like your series and then come to the end of the series. We need more Lakeshore and any other series you can come up with. Come out to the East Coast; I would love to meet you. Thanks for filling up many empty hours and — Kudos to you!
April 2, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Lynn
I absolutely love your books. Regarding The Lakeshore Chronicles, Fireside is the best yet. And they are so full of knowledge. The Peace Palace, I had no idea there was any such thing. Because of your books, I have learned an important part of history that we all should know.
Please keep the Chronicles going. Educational and entertaining.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!
April 10, 2009 at 6:20 am
Darlene Brown
I love, love, love the Lakeshore Chronicles but I disagree that you can start anywhere. I started with Snowfall at Willow Lake, but then went to the Summer at Willow Lake which filled in some blanks. Cannot wait for the next one to clear up some questions left unanswered in Fireside. I can’t wait to find out about Daisy and Julian.
April 10, 2009 at 1:03 pm
susanwiggs
I agree, Darlene, especially now. Initially this was going to be a trilogy but it kind of got away from me. Since the stories are told in “real time,” people age and have babies and so forth — so you get a better sense of the big picture, reading in order.
I always have to assume that someone is picking up a random book for the first time, and I hope it’s entertaining enough on its own. But you’re right, having the perspective of the preceding books adds texture.
Working on #7 today! THE SUMMER HIDEAWAY.
April 11, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Rebecca
I just finished “Fireside” and have read the others in the “Lakeshore Chronicles” series. I could not put the book down – looking forward to more….. I too want to read more about Daisy and Julian. Keep them coming!
May 1, 2009 at 5:04 am
Stacie
I read every one of the Lakeside chronicles, and several other of your books that come in a series, while I love each & every one, sometimes it bugs me that on the cover it doesn’t tell you that the book is part of a series or what number series it is. When I read the Calhoun chronicles, it was just a stroke of luck that I read ‘The Charm School’ first, then reading the authors note at the end I realized there would be more to follow. Now every time I buy a book of yours somewhere, I always have to look on your site first to see if it is in a series & which number book in that series it is, I think there should be a reference page in the books that tell you, or simply have it printed on the cover. Other than that, everything about your books are perfect!!
May 1, 2009 at 5:51 am
Marilyn H. Miami FL
I agree with Stacie, I am new to reading Susan’s books and love them
but when I first discovered her, it took some time to find out which books went in what order (true they are books in themselves, but they do make more sense when reading in order of publication)….. It would be nice to have this info on a reference page in the book…. I have numbered the book covers myself now to keep them in order 
Have a great day
Marilyn
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May 1, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Darla
I’ve read all the Lakeshore series books and am anxiously awaiting the Christmas one to be released in Oct 09! I can’t wait to hear how Daisy’s life turns out too….she’s a real STRONG woman! Thanks SUSAN for this series and fabulous books!
May 31, 2009 at 5:38 am
Diane
I too love reading Susan’s books. The Lakeshore Chronicles has me really hooked and I watch for new books to the series with great anticipation. I too am a Daisy fan. About six weeks before each new book arrives in my bookstore, I re-read all of the series and get reminded of the characters and all their stories. When the new book arrives, I am primed and ready to read! Only disappointment is closing the book when I’ve read the last line. I hate to say good-bye.
June 11, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Sheila
I have to say that I just found your books and have thouroughly enjoyed them. I picked up one randomly (Dockside) and was hooked. It has certainly helped me fill in the time during my hubby’s deployment. I am now onto Fireside after reading the others in order to catch up. Thanks for making deployments bearable…