Aaron Starmer Reading Order
5 series · 14 books
Aaron Starmer is an American author who writes young adult fiction spanning multiple genres from speculative fiction to essays and anthologies. He is best known for The Riverman Trilogy, a series that blends mystery and magical realism, as well as the standalone novel Spontaneous, which was adapted into a 2020 film. Across 14 published works since 2007, Starmer has established himself as a versatile voice in YA literature, creating stories that range from darkly comedic premises to thoughtful explorations of adolescence.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
Locker 37 Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2021)
The Locker 37 series consists of four young adult books published between 2020 and 2021. Each standalone story—The Magic Eraser, The Rewindable Clock, The Ridiculous and Wonderful Rainbow Hat, and The Interdimensional Fish Sticks—can be read independently, though reading them in publication order enhances the overall experience. The series appears to be complete as of now.
Start with The Magic Eraser, the first of 4 books in the Locker 37 series.
Start this series with The Magic Eraser
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2009–2025)
Aaron Starmer's five standalone novels span from 2009 to 2025 and should be read in publication order: Dweeb, The Only Ones, Spontaneous, Meme, and Night Swimming. Though each book stands alone as its own complete story, reading them in sequence offers a fuller experience of Starmer's evolving work in young adult fiction. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent installment published in 2025.
Start with Dweeb, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Dweeb
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The Riverman Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2014–2016)
Aaron Starmer's Riverman Trilogy is a complete young adult series comprising three books published between 2014 and 2016. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Riverman, followed by The Whisper, and concluding with The Storyteller. This trilogy blends elements of young adult fiction with non-fiction storytelling techniques to create a distinctive narrative experience across its three installments.
Start with The Riverman and read in order.
Start this series with The Riverman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Aaron Starmer written?
- Aaron Starmer has written 14 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Aaron Starmer series?
- Here are the first books in Aaron Starmer's series: Locker 37: The Magic Eraser; The Riverman Trilogy: The Riverman.
- What order should I read Aaron Starmer's books?
- We recommend reading Aaron Starmer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Aaron Starmer still writing new books?
- Yes, Aaron Starmer has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.