Angie Thomas Reading Order
6 series · 14 books · Born 1988-09-20
Angie Thomas is a Mississippi-born author who brings authentic voices to young adult literature, drawing on her own experiences growing up in Jackson. Her debut novel became a cultural phenomenon that established her as a major voice in contemporary YA fiction, and she has since expanded her range across multiple genres including fantasy adventures, middle-grade series, and non-fiction works. With a background in creative writing and a former career as a teen rapper, Thomas crafts stories that resonate with young readers seeking representation and relatable narratives.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing3 books (2018–2026)
Angie Thomas has edited three young adult anthologies spanning 2018 to 2026, with more entries planned for the future. Hope Nation, You Can't Say That, and Breakout should be read in publication order. These collections feature contributions from multiple authors writing in the young adult and creative nonfiction genres.
Start with Hope Nation and read in order.
Start this series with Hope Nation
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Blackout Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2022)
Angie Thomas's Blackout duology consists of two young adult novels published in 2021 and 2022 in consecutive years. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blackout followed by Whiteout. While the series appears to be complete, readers should follow the books in the order they were released to experience the story as intended.
Start with Blackout and read in order.
Start this series with Blackout
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Nic Blake and The Remarkables Series
Ongoing5 books (2023–2027)
Angie Thomas's Nic Blake and the Remarkables is an ongoing young adult series with two books published between 2023 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Manifestor Prophecy followed by The Book of Anansi and continuing with The Threads of Fate as the story unfolds.
Start with The Manifestor Prophecy and read in order.
Start this series with The Manifestor Prophecy
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
The Hate U Give Series
Likely Complete2 books (2017–2021)
Angie Thomas's two-book series consists of The Hate U Give (2017) and Concrete Rose (2021), with publication order being the recommended reading path. The series appears to be complete as of now. Both books explore young adult themes within contemporary settings, grounded in the author's engagement with real-world issues. Reading these titles in their published sequence allows readers to experience the author's narrative development across the span of four years.
Start with The Hate U Give and read in order.
Start this series with The Hate U Give
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Angie Thomas written?
- Angie Thomas has written 14 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2017 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Angie Thomas series?
- Here are the first books in Angie Thomas's series: Anthologies: Hope Nation; Blackout: Blackout; Nic Blake and The Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy; The Hate U Give: The Hate U Give.
- What order should I read Angie Thomas's books?
- We recommend reading Angie Thomas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Angie Thomas still writing new books?
- Yes, Angie Thomas has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Nic Blake and The Remarkables.