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Castle Glowers Books in Order

6 Books
2011 – 2017 Published
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Where to Start with Castle Glower

If you are ready to explore the magical, sentient halls of Castle Glower, the best place to begin is the very first book, Tuesdays at the Castle. The series relies on a continuous narrative, meaning each adventure builds directly on the events and discoveries of the previous books. Jumping in mid-series will leave you as lost as a visitor in a newly grown castle wing!

Castle Glower Reading Order: Chronological vs. Publication

For the most part, reading the Castle Glower books in publication order is identical to reading them chronologically. The books follow a neat days-of-the-week progression. However, the placement of the companion story, Holidays at the Castle, is the one detail readers should note:

  • Tuesdays at the Castle (2011) – The first novel where we meet Princess Celie and discover the castle's magical properties.
  • Holidays at the Castle (2012 / 2026 Expanded Edition) – Chronologically Book 1.5. Originally released as a free digital short story in late 2012, this festive tale fits right before the events of the second novel. An expanded full-length version is scheduled for release in September 2026.
  • Wednesdays in the Tower (2013) – Book 2, where Celie finds a mysterious egg that hatches into a griffin.
  • Thursdays with the Crown (2014) – Book 3, which takes Celie and her family far beyond the castle walls to explore its ancient origins.
  • Fridays with the Wizards (2016) – Book 4, featuring dangerous wizarding adversaries.
  • Saturdays at Sea (2017) – Book 5, the high-seas adventure concluding the core story arc.

Spin-offs and Co-authored Books

There are no spin-offs, side-sequels, or co-authored books in the Castle Glower universe. The entire series was written solely by Jessica Day George. While fans often hope for more stories featuring the Glower family, the author has stated she considers the series complete with these titles.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Castle Glower series?

You should start with the first novel, Tuesdays at the Castle. It introduces Princess Celie and the magical, ever-changing castle, setting up all subsequent adventures.

QHow does Holidays at the Castle fit into the reading order?

Chronologically, Holidays at the Castle is set as Book 1.5, taking place between Tuesdays at the Castle and Wednesdays in the Tower. It was originally a free digital short story in 2012 and is being published as an expanded edition in September 2026.

QAre there any spin-offs or sequel series to Castle Glower?

No, Jessica Day George has not written any spin-offs or sequel series. She considers the story of Celie and Castle Glower complete.

QWhat age group is the Castle Glower series written for?

The series is perfect for middle-grade readers, generally recommended for ages 7 to 12, though readers of all ages enjoy its whimsical charm.

QIs there a difference between the publication and chronological order?

No. The main books follow the days of the week in both publication and chronological order: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The only minor deviation is the holiday special, which fits after the first book.

QHas Jessica Day George co-authored any of the Castle Glower books?

No, the entire Castle Glower series is solely written by Jessica Day George with no co-authors.