Books in Order

If you’re looking for books in order, you’re in the right place. Choose a genre below to jump straight into the best series and author reading-order guides on the site, with quick links to the most popular starting points.

New genre hubs are being added as they’re completed, so if you don’t see your genre yet, check back soon.

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Fantasy Books in Order

If you want epic series, sprawling universes, or the kind of fantasy that turns into a lifelong reading project, start here. This hub collects the best fantasy reading order guides in one place and helps you find the right series fast.

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Mystery Books in Order

Looking for classic detectives, cozy series, police procedurals, or darker crime fiction? The Mystery hub is organized to get you to the right kind of mystery quickly, with curated “start here” links and a deeper list if you want to browse.

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Romance Books in Order

If you’re here for swoon, banter, heartbreak, and happily-ever-after, the Romance hub is your best starting point. It’s organized by the biggest romance lanes—contemporary, rom-com, historical, and romantic suspense—so you can jump straight to the authors everyone actually reads.

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Science Fiction Books in Order

If you want sci-fi books (dystopian series, big space operas, or franchise universes with a dozen “start here” points), this is the place for you. This hub collects the best science fiction reading order guides in one place, with curated entry paths so you can jump in without getting lost in timelines and spin-offs.

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Thriller Books in Order

If you’re here for suspense, investigations, and page-turners that don’t let up, the Thriller hub is the fastest way to find what you want. It’s built around popular thriller authors and long-running series, with quick links to get you started.

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Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?

If you already know the author or series name, the quickest option is to use the search bar on the site. You can also browse the full index of series guides here:

Book Series in Order Index