Bill Konigsberg Reading Order
3 series ยท 9 books
Bill Konigsberg is a prominent American writer celebrated for his engaging LGBT literature. With a career spanning from 2008 to 2025, he has published nine books across three series, including the acclaimed Openly Straight, as well as standalone novels and anthologies. His narrative style is both heartfelt and relatable, making a significant impact in the young adult genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2025โ2025)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Banned Together 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Openly Straight Series
Complete3 books (2013โ2017)
Start with Openly Straight and read in order.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Openly Straight 2013Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Honestly Ben 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Openly, Honestly 2017Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete5 books (2008โ2022)
Start with Out of the Pocket, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Out of the Pocket 2008Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Porcupine of Truth 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Music of What Happens 2019Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Bridge 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Destination Unknown 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

