C.S. Lewis Reading Order
10 series · 69 books
C.S. Lewis was a renowned British author and scholar known for his engaging works in fantasy literature and theological writing. Active from 1919 until his passing in 2023, he is celebrated for his iconic series, including The Chronicles of Narnia, and has authored a total of 69 books spread across ten series, as well as standalone novels. His writing has captivated readers for generations, blending imaginative storytelling with profound themes of morality and faith.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete14 books (1946–2023)
Start with George MacDonald, the first of 14 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  George MacDonald 1946Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The 12th-Century Renaissance 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Late Great Future 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Over the Rainbow 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Unicorn Treasury 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Horse & Pony Stories 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Spellbound 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  We Remember C. S. Lewis: Essays & Memoirs 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Mere Christians 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Called to Community 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Plough Quarterly No. 8: Who Is My Neighbor 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Finding the Kingdom: Discover a Faith that is Costly, Rich, Alive & True 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete4 books (1966–1985)
Start with Of Other Worlds: Essays and Stories, the first of 4 books in the Collections series.
Cosmic Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1938–1945)
Start with Out of the Silent Planet and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (1995–1995)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Graphic Novel 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete25 books (1940–2022)
Start with The Problem of Pain, the first of 25 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Problem of Pain 1940Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Case for Christianity 1942Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Mere Christianity 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Abolition of Man 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding Drama 1944Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Miracles 1947Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | What Christians Believe 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Surprised by Joy 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Reflections on the Psalms 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Four Loves 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  A Grief Observed 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Letters to Malcolm 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Christian Reflections 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | God in the Dock 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Joyful Christian 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Business of Heaven 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  All My Road Before Me: The Diary of C. S. Lewis, 1922-1927(With: Walter Hooper) 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  C.S. Lewis on Grief 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Year with C.S. Lewis 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  From Narnia To Space Odyssey(With: Arthur C. Clarke) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  C. S. Lewis's Lost Aeneid: Arms and the Exile(With: A.T. Reyes) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Weight of Glory 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  How to Be a Christian 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Reading Life 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  On Writing 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Poetry Series
Complete3 books (1919–1969)
Start with Spirits in Bondage and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1933–1965)
Start with The Pilgrim's Regress, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Chronicles Of Narnia Series
CompleteChronological order differs7 books (1950–1956)
Start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Publication and chronological order differ — publication order is recommended for first-time readers.
The Chronicles Of Narnia Companion Series
CompleteChronological order differs1 book (1950–1950)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Book of Narnians 1950Buy 🇺🇸 |
The World Of Narnia Series
Complete6 books (1997–1999)
Start with Edmund and the White Witch, the first of 6 books in the The World Of Narnia series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has C.S. Lewis written?
- C.S. Lewis has written 69 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1919 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each C.S. Lewis series?
- Here are the first books in C.S. Lewis's series: Anthologies: George MacDonald; Collections: Of Other Worlds: Essays and Stories; Cosmic Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet; Non-Fiction: The Problem of Pain; Poetry: Spirits in Bondage.
- What order should I read C.S. Lewis's books?
- We recommend reading C.S. Lewis's series in publication order. Note that some series have a different chronological order — see the series details above for guidance. Each series can be read independently.
- Are C.S. Lewis's series complete?
- C.S. Lewis has 8 completed series.
- Should I read C.S. Lewis's books in chronological or publication order?
- For first-time readers, we recommend publication order. Some of C.S. Lewis's series have a different chronological order, but the stories were written to be enjoyed in the order they were published.