Reading Order
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Start with Standing in the Rainbow and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Standing in the Rainbow
Book 1 by Fannie Flagg • Published 1998
Set in Elmwood Springs from the 1940s onward, this novel follows the Smith family and Neighbor Dorothy, whose radio show captures the heartbeat of the town. As the years pass, the story tracks the funny and poignant l...
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Elmwood Springs reading order
Ends with The Whole Town's Talking
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Book 1:Standing in the Rainbow
Fannie Flagg • 1998
Set in Elmwood Springs from the 1940s onward, this novel follows the Smith family and Neighbor Dorothy, whose radio show captures the heartbeat of the town. As the years pass, the story tracks the funny and poignant l...
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Book 2:Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!
Fannie Flagg • 1998
Dena Nordstrom, a successful but stressed New York TV anchor, returns to her small hometown of Elmwood Springs to recover from a breakdown. There, she is forced to confront long-buried secrets about her mother’s past...
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Book 3:Can't Wait to Get to Heaven
Fannie Flagg • 2006
When octogenarian Elner Shimfissle falls out of a fig tree and has a near-death experience, she embarks on a tour of heaven while her town reacts to her departure. It is a humorous look at the afterlife and the legacy...
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Book 4:The Whole Town's Talking
Fannie Flagg • 2016
This saga spans the entire history of Elmwood Springs, from its founding in 1889 to the present day. Even the residents of the local cemetery, Still Meadows, have plenty to say as they continue to observe the town's g...
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Elmwood Springs FAQ
What is the best order to read the Elmwood Springs series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Standing in the Rainbow.
How many books are in the Elmwood Springs series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Elmwood Springs series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Elmwood Springs series?
New readers should start with Standing in the Rainbow, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Elmwood Springs series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1998 to 2016.