Ali Smith Reading Order
7 series · 41 books · Born 1962
Ali Smith is a celebrated author from Inverness known for her innovative approach to literary fiction. With a prolific output of 41 works across seven series—including Gliff, Seasonal, and a variety of standalone novels and short stories—she has captivated readers since her debut in 1997. Her most notable work, "Hotel World," received critical acclaim and numerous prestigious awards, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary literature, with her career spanning until 2025.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete17 books (2001–2023)
Start with Diva Book of Short Stories, the first of 17 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Diva Book of Short Stories 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Matter Issue 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  New Writing 13 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Brighton Book 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Freedom 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Midsummer Nights 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Ox-Tales: Fire 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Sisters 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Sea of Azov 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Writing on the Edge 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Here 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Road Stories 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | 1914 - Goodbye to All That 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Jawbreakers 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Out There: An Anthology of Scottish LGBT writing 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Furies 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Gliff Series
Ongoing2 books (2025–2025)
Start with Gliff and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2012–2018)
Start with Artful and read in order.
Seasonal Series
Complete4 books (2016–2020)
Start with Autumn, the first of 4 books in the Seasonal series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Story of Antigone 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete7 books (1999–2015)
Start with Other Stories and other stories, the first of 7 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (1997–2025)
Start with Like, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ali Smith written?
- Ali Smith has written 41 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Ali Smith series?
- Here are the first books in Ali Smith's series: Anthologies: Diva Book of Short Stories; Gliff: Gliff; Non-Fiction: Artful; Seasonal: Autumn; Short Story Collections: Other Stories and other stories.
- What order should I read Ali Smith's books?
- We recommend reading Ali Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ali Smith still writing new books?
- Yes, Ali Smith has 2 ongoing series: Gliff, Standalone Novels.