Ben H. Winters Reading Order
9 series · 50 books
Ben H. Winters is a prolific American author renowned for his works in the mystery and science fiction genres. With a remarkable portfolio that includes 50 titles across 9 series—featuring notable works like The Last Policeman and Literally Disturbed—alongside standalone novels, plays, and short stories, Winters has been captivating readers since 1999 and continues to do so through 2025. His unique storytelling often blends thrilling plots with thought-provoking themes.
Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (2013–2016)
Start with The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
Ben H. Winters Audiobooks Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hitchhikers 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Literally Disturbed Series
Complete3 books (2013–2014)
Start with Tales to Keep You Up at Night and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Jewish Comedy Thesaurus 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
Plays Series
Likely Complete4 books (2008–2021)
Start with AFairy Tale, the first of 4 books in the Plays series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Test Drive 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing12 books (2009–2024)
Start with Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Android Karenina 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Bedbugs 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Mystery of the Missing Everything 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Underground Airlines 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Golden State 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Quiet Boy 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Self Help 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Stranger 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Bonus Room 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Big Time 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Last Policeman Series
Complete3 books (2012–2014)
Start with The Last Policeman and read in order.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks Series
Likely Complete18 books (1999–2023)
Start with The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven), the first of 18 books in the The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Dating and Sex(By: Jennifer Worick,David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Travel(By: David Borgenicht) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Travel(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Christmas(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Golf(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven,James Grace) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Holidays(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Parenting(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven,Sarah Jordan) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Work(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | College 2(By: Jennifer Worick,David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  College(By: Jennifer Worick,David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | University(By: Joshua Piven) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Weddings(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven,Sarah Jordan) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Life(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven,Piers Marchant,Melissa Wagner) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Man Skills(With: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Expert Advice for Extreme Situations(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Apocalypse(By: Joshua Piven) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Ben H. Winters written?
- Ben H. Winters has written 50 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Ben H. Winters series?
- Here are the first books in Ben H. Winters's series: Anthologies: The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination; Literally Disturbed: Tales to Keep You Up at Night; Plays: AFairy Tale; The Last Policeman: The Last Policeman; The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook(By: David Borgenicht,Joshua Piven).
- What order should I read Ben H. Winters's books?
- We recommend reading Ben H. Winters's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Ben H. Winters still writing new books?
- Yes, Ben H. Winters has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.