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Caroline Kepnes Reading Order

6 series Β· 24 books Β· Born 1976

Caroline Kepnes is a talented American novelist and screenwriter renowned for her gripping psychological thrillers. With a rich portfolio of 24 books across six series, including the acclaimed You series and standalone novels like Providence, her work delves into the darker facets of human relationships. Active from 2004 to 2026, Kepnes has crafted narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2025)

Start with Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology
2
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Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror
3
Human Monsters
4
The Twisted Women's Book Club

Classic StoryTellers Series

Complete

1 book (2004–2004)

#Title
1
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Stephen Crane

Never Tell Collection Series

Ongoing

6 books (2024–2024)

Start with Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine), the first of 6 books in the Never Tell Collection series.

#Title
1
Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine)
2
Jackrabbit Skin(By: Ivy Pochoda)
3
Scorpions(By: Rachel Howzell Hall)
4
The Bad Friend
5
The Ghost Writer(By: Loreth Anne White)
6
The Other Side of the Road(By: Andrea Bartz)

Out Of Line Series

Complete

7 books (2020–2020)

Start with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill), the first of 7 books in the Out Of Line series.

#Title
1
Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill)
2
Graceful Burdens(By: Roxane Gay)
3
Halfway to Free(By: Emma Donoghue)
4
Shine, Pamela! Shine!(By: Kate Atkinson)
5
Sweet Virginia
6
The Contractors(By: Lisa Ko)
7
This Telling(By: Cheryl Strayed)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
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Providence

You Series

Ongoing

5 books (2014–2026)

Start with You, the first of 5 books in the You series.

#Title
1
2
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Hidden Bodies
3
Cover of You Love Me
You Love Me
4
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For You and Only You
5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Caroline Kepnes written?
Caroline Kepnes has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Caroline Kepnes series?
Here are the first books in Caroline Kepnes's series: Anthologies: Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology; Never Tell Collection: Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine); Out Of Line: Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill); You: You.
What order should I read Caroline Kepnes's books?
We recommend reading Caroline Kepnes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Caroline Kepnes still writing new books?
Yes, Caroline Kepnes has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Never Tell Collection, You.

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