
Ann Leckie Reading Order
7 series Β· 32 books Β· Born 2 March 1966
Ann Leckie is a celebrated American writer known for her contributions to science fiction, particularly in exploring themes of artificial intelligence and identity. Active from 2007 to 2026, she has authored an impressive collection of 32 books across seven series, including the acclaimed Imperial Radch, along with standalone works and short stories. Her breakout novel, Ancillary Justice, garnered multiple prestigious awards, solidifying her status in the literary community.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing10 books (2007β2026)
Start with Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Lightspeed Magazine, January 2015 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Speculative Fiction 2013 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Galactic Empires 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Mythic Dream 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Mythic Dream 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Revolution in the Heart 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Clockwork Phoenix Series
Complete5 books (2008β2016)
Start with Clockwork Phoenix(By: Tanith Lee,John C. Wright,Deborah Biancotti,Laird Barron,Mike Allen,Vandana Singh,Catherynne M. Valente,Cat Rambo,Cat Sparks,John Grant,Ekaterina Sedia,Leah Bobet,Erin Hoffman,Michael J. DeLuca,Jennifer Crow,C.S. MacCath,David Sandner,Marie Brennan,Joanna Galbraith), the first of 5 books in the Clockwork Phoenix series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clockwork Phoenix(By: Tanith Lee,John C. Wright,Deborah Biancotti,Laird Barron,Mike Allen,Vandana Singh,Catherynne M. Valente,Cat Rambo,Cat Sparks,John Grant,Ekaterina Sedia,Leah Bobet,Erin Hoffman,Michael J. DeLuca,Jennifer Crow,C.S. MacCath,David Sandner,Marie Brennan,Joanna Galbraith) 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Clockwork Phoenix 2 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Clockwork Phoenix 3: New Tales of Beauty and Strangeness(By: Tanith Lee,John C. Wright,Gregory Frost,Michael M. Jones,Mike Allen,Cat Rambo,John Grant,Kenneth Schneyer,Shweta Narayan,C.S.E. Cooney,Gemma Files,Georgina Bruce,Marie Brennan,Nicole Kornher-Stace,Tori Truslow,S.J. Hirons) 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Clockwork Phoenix 4(By: Tanith Lee,Richard Parks,A.C. Wise,Mike Allen,Yves Meynard,Cat Rambo,Kenneth Schneyer,Gemma Files,Alisa Alering,Ian McHugh,Benjanun Sriduangkaew,Shira Lipkin,Barbara Krasnoff,Patricia Russo,Camille Alexa,Marie Brennan,Nicole Kornher-Stace,Yukimi Ogawa,Corinne Duyvis) 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Clockwork Phoenix 5(By: Alex Dally MacFarlane,A.C. Wise,Mike Allen,Keffy R.M. Kehrli,Rich Larson,Cassandra Khaw,C.S.E. Cooney,Carlos Hernandez,Benjanun Sriduangkaew,Sonya Taaffe,Beth Cato,Barbara Krasnoff,Patricia Russo,Gray Rinehart,Marie Brennan,Sam Fleming,Shveta Thakrar,Holly Heisey,Jason Kimble,Rachael L. Jones,Rob Cameron,Sunil Patel) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Far Reaches Collection Series
Likely Complete6 books (2023β2023)
Start with Falling Bodies(By: Rebecca Roanhorse), the first of 6 books in the Far Reaches Collection series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Falling Bodies(By: Rebecca Roanhorse) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | How It Unfolds(By: James S.A. Corey) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Just Out of Jupiter's Reach(By: Nnedi Okorafor) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Slow Time Between the Stars(By: John Scalzi) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Long Game 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Void(By: Veronica Roth) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Imperial Radch Series
Likely Complete4 books (2013β2023)
Start with Ancillary Justice, the first of 4 books in the Imperial Radch series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ancillary Justice 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Ancillary Sword 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Ancillary Mercy 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Translation State 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Imperial Radch Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2012β2014)
Start with Night's Slow Poison and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Night's Slow Poison 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | She Commands Me and I Obey 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2024β2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lake of Souls 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2008β2026)
Start with Marsh Gods, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marsh Gods 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Provenance 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Raven Tower 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Radiant Star 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ann Leckie written?
- Ann Leckie has written 32 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Ann Leckie series?
- Here are the first books in Ann Leckie's series: Anthologies: Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition; Clockwork Phoenix: Clockwork Phoenix(By: Tanith Lee,John C. Wright,Deborah Biancotti,Laird Barron,Mike Allen,Vandana Singh,Catherynne M. Valente,Cat Rambo,Cat Sparks,John Grant,Ekaterina Sedia,Leah Bobet,Erin Hoffman,Michael J. DeLuca,Jennifer Crow,C.S. MacCath,David Sandner,Marie Brennan,Joanna Galbraith); Far Reaches Collection: Falling Bodies(By: Rebecca Roanhorse); Imperial Radch: Ancillary Justice; Imperial Radch Short Stories/Novellas: Night's Slow Poison.
- What order should I read Ann Leckie's books?
- We recommend reading Ann Leckie's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ann Leckie still writing new books?
- Yes, Ann Leckie has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.

