Becky Albertalli Reading Order
4 series · 12 books
Becky Albertalli writes contemporary young adult romance with humor, heart, and authentic LGBTQ+ representation. Her breakthrough 2015 novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda launched a successful franchise that includes the film Love, Simon and the TV series Love, Victor, establishing her as a major voice in queer YA fiction. Drawing on her background in psychology, Albertalli crafts emotionally intelligent stories across multiple series and standalones that resonate with teen readers navigating identity, friendship, and first love.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Creekwood Series
Complete3 books (2015–2020)
Becky Albertalli's Creekwood series is a complete young adult trilogy published between 2015 and 2020. The three books should be read in publication order: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (also titled Love, Simon), Leah on the Offbeat, and Love, Creekwood. Each entry builds on the previous installments while following interconnected characters navigating relationships and self-discovery in the same community.
Start with Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda / Love, Simon and read in order.
Start this series with Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda / Love, Simon
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing6 books (2017–2027)
Becky Albertalli has written five standalone young adult novels from 2017 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Upside of Unrequited. The collection includes Yes No Maybe So (co-written with Aisha Saeed), Kate in Waiting, Imogen, Obviously, and Amelia. Each novel stands alone as an independent story, allowing readers to start anywhere, though following the publication sequence provides the intended reading experience.
Start with The Upside of Unrequited, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Upside of Unrequited
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What If It's Us Series
Likely Complete2 books (2018–2021)
Becky Albertalli's What If It's Us duology consists of two young adult novels published between 2018 and 2021. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with What If It's Us followed by Here's to Us. While the series appears to be complete, readers looking for Albertalli's work may also enjoy her other standalone young adult titles and collaborations.
Start with What If It's Us and read in order.
Start this series with What If It's Us
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Becky Albertalli written?
- Becky Albertalli has written 12 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Becky Albertalli series?
- Here are the first books in Becky Albertalli's series: Creekwood: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda / Love, Simon; What If It's Us: What If It's Us.
- What order should I read Becky Albertalli's books?
- We recommend reading Becky Albertalli's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Becky Albertalli still writing new books?
- Yes, Becky Albertalli has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.