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Bill Konigsberg Reading Order

3 series Β· 9 books

Bill Konigsberg is an American young adult author who specializes in contemporary stories centered on LGBTQ+ characters navigating identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. His breakthrough novel Openly Straight and its sequel Honestly Ben explore themes of authenticity and belonging through the experiences of teen protagonists, while standalone works like The Porcupine of Truth and The Music of What Happens showcase his ability to craft emotionally resonant coming-of-age narratives. Writing from his home in Arizona, Konigsberg has established himself as a significant voice in LGBTQ+ young adult fiction since his debut in 2008.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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Openly Straight Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2017)

Start with Openly Straight and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2008–2022)

Start with Out of the Pocket, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Out of the Pocket

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Cover of The Porcupine of Truth
The Porcupine of Truth
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Cover of The Music of What Happens
The Music of What Happens
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Bill Konigsberg written?
Bill Konigsberg has written 9 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2008 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Bill Konigsberg series?
Here are the first books in Bill Konigsberg's series: Openly Straight: Openly Straight.
What order should I read Bill Konigsberg's books?
We recommend reading Bill Konigsberg's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Bill Konigsberg's series complete?
Bill Konigsberg has 2 completed series.

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