Ali Smith Reading Order

20 books (2001–2024)

Ali Smith edited seventeen literary anthologies published between 2001 and 2023, spanning short stories, new writing, and themed collections. These compilations showcase diverse voices across genres including contemporary fiction, Scottish LGBT literature, and historical perspectives. Read in publication order beginning with Diva Book of Short Stories to trace the evolution of Smith's editorial vision across more than two decades. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with Diva Book of Short Stories, the first of 17 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Diva Book of Short Stories 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Matter Issue 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	New Writing 13 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Brighton Book 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Freedom 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Midsummer Nights 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ox-Tales: Fire 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Sisters 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Sea of Azov 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Writing on the Edge 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Here 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Road Stories 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	1914 - Goodbye to All That 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Jawbreakers 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Out There: An Anthology of Scottish LGBT writing 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Arboreal of Words from the Woods 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Furies 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Scottish Stories 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	A Cage Went in Search of a Bird: Ten Kafkaesque Stories 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2025–2025)

Ali Smith's Gliff series comprises two literary fiction works published in 2025, with the first installment titled Gliff followed by Glyph. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Gliff.

Start with Gliff and read in order.

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1	Gliff 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Glyph 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2018)

Ali Smith's two-book essay collection spans from 2012 to 2018 and is now complete. These literary non-fiction works should be read in publication order, beginning with Artful followed by In the Spirit of Spark. The series combines Smith's characteristic style with essay-based exploration, appealing to readers interested in contemporary literary perspectives.

Start with Artful and read in order.

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1	Artful 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In the Spirit of Spark 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2016–2020)

Ali Smith's Seasonal series comprises four literary fiction novels published between 2016 and 2020, with each book named after a season. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Autumn and continuing through Winter, Spring, and Summer. This finished quartet explores contemporary life and society through Smith's distinctive narrative voice and innovative prose style.

Start with Autumn, the first of 4 books in the Seasonal series.

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1	Autumn 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Winter 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Spring 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Summer 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2011–2011)

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1	The Story of Antigone 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1999–2015)

Ali Smith's Short Story Collections series comprises seven volumes of literary short fiction published between 1999 and 2015, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Other Stories and other stories and concluding with Public Library and Other Stories. Each collection stands alone while contributing to Smith's broader exploration of narrative form and contemporary life through interconnected tales.

Start with Other Stories and other stories, the first of 7 books in the Short Story Collections series.

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1	Other Stories and other stories 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Free Love and Other Stories 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Whole Story and Other Stories 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Writ 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The First Person and Other Stories 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shire 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Public Library and Other Stories 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1997–2025)

Ali Smith's Standalone Novels series comprises eight literary fiction works published between 1997 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book functions as an independent entry and should be read in publication order, beginning with Like. The series spans Smith's career from her early work through recent releases, showcasing her distinctive approach to contemporary fiction across diverse narrative styles and themes.

Start with Like, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Like 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hotel World 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Accidental 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Girl Meets Boy 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	There but for the 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	How to Be Both 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Companion Piece 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Gliff 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible