2026 Reading Challenge

Fairacre Series

20 primary works • 20 total works
The principal character in the Fairacre books, Miss Read, is an unmarried schoolteacher in a small village school, an acerbic and yet compassionate observer of village life. The first three books have been published in a single volume, Chronicles of Fairacre.

Book 1

Village School
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4.09 · 5090 Ratings · 576 Reviews · published 1955 · 72 editions
The first novel in the beloved Fairacre series, Vi…

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    Book 2

    Village Diary
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    4.27     · 2275 Ratings · 196 Reviews · published 1955 · 52 editions
    The enchanting follow-up to Village School, Miss R…

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    Book 3

    Storm in the Village
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    4.29     · 1877 Ratings · 141 Reviews · published 1958 · 39 editions
    Trouble brews in the tiny country village of Faira…

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    Book 4

    Miss Clare Remembers
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    4.31     · 817 Ratings · 100 Reviews · published 1962 · 35 editions
    With humour and charm 'Miss Read' brings to life t…

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    Book 5

    Over the Gate
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    4.22     · 1421 Ratings · 109 Reviews · published 1964 · 44 editions
    Throughout her years as schoolmistress, Miss Read …

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    Book 6

    Village Christmas
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    4.21     · 969 Ratings · 106 Reviews · published 1966 · 23 editions
    A family new to Fairacre is viewed with suspicion …

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    Book 7

    Fairacre Festival
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    4.23     · 1047 Ratings · 85 Reviews · published 1968 · 24 editions
    The first day of October brings an unheralded and …

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    Book 8

    Emily Davis
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    4.24     · 446 Ratings · 54 Reviews · published 1971 · 13 editions
    The death of Emily Davis awakens remembrances of t…

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    Book 9

    Tyler's Row
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    4.33     · 1248 Ratings · 100 Reviews · published 1973 · 40 editions
    Open the gate to Fairacre, Americaâ s favorite Eng…

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    Book 10

    The Christmas Mouse
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    4.19     · 758 Ratings · 84 Reviews · published 1973 · 15 editions
    WONDERING AT THE PLEASURE IT HAD GIVEN HER. IN THE…

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    Book 11

    Farther Afield
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    4.37     · 1208 Ratings · 87 Reviews · published 1973 · 28 editions
    Farther Afield (The Fairacre Series #11)

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    Book 12

    No Holly for Miss Quinn
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    4.25     · 1205 Ratings · 129 Reviews · published 1976 · 16 editions
    Miss Quinn, who cherishes her privacy, intends to …

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    Book 13

    Village Affairs
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    4.33     · 1084 Ratings · 65 Reviews · published 1977 · 30 editions
    Open the gate to Fairacre, America’s favorite Engl…

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    Book 14

    The White Robin
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    4.15     · 471 Ratings · 35 Reviews · published 1979 · 10 editions
    When a white robin comes to the quiet village of F…

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    Book 15

    Village Centenary
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    4.38     · 1068 Ratings · 61 Reviews · published 1980 · 30 editions
    VILLAGE CENTENARY welcomes us back to Miss Read's …

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    Book 16

    Summer at Fairacre
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    4.39     · 1250 Ratings · 90 Reviews · published 1984 · 25 editions
    After a long winter of red noses and wet mittens, …

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    Book 17

    Mrs. Pringle of Fairacre
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    4.14     · 978 Ratings · 87 Reviews · published 1989 · 24 editions
    Through the eyes of many Fairacre friends, we trac…

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    Book 18

    Changes at Fairacre
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    4.37     · 1175 Ratings · 61 Reviews · published 1991 · 22 editions
    Times are changing in the charming downland villag…

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    Book 19

    Farewell to Fairacre
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    4.45     · 952 Ratings · 44 Reviews · published 1993 · 27 editions
    The last novel in the beloved Fairacre series find…

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    Book 20

    A Peaceful Retirement
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    4.34     · 1151 Ratings · 97 Reviews · published 1996 · 32 editions
    Fairacre's retired schoolmistress was looking forw…

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