Ann Leckie Reading Order
7 series · 32 books · 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 (2007–2026)
Start with Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2007 Edition 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Lightspeed Magazine, January 2015 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Speculative Fiction 2013 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Galactic Empires 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Mythic Dream 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Mythic Dream 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Revolution in the Heart 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Clockwork Phoenix Series
Complete5 books (2008–2016)
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.
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| 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 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Clockwork Phoenix 2 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 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 🇺🇸 |
| 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 🇺🇸 |
| 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 🇺🇸 |
Far Reaches Collection Series
Likely Complete6 books (2023–2023)
Start with Falling Bodies(By: Rebecca Roanhorse), the first of 6 books in the Far Reaches Collection series.
Imperial Radch Series
Likely Complete4 books (2013–2023)
Start with Ancillary Justice, the first of 4 books in the Imperial Radch series.
Imperial Radch Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2012–2014)
Start with Night's Slow Poison and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
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| 1 |  Lake of Souls 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2008–2026)
Start with Marsh Gods, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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.