Caroline Kepnes Reading Order
6 series ยท 24 books ยท 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
Ongoing4 books (2022โ2025)
Start with Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror 2022Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Human Monsters 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Twisted Women's Book Club 2025Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Classic StoryTellers Series
Complete1 book (2004โ2004)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Stephen Crane 2004Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Never Tell Collection Series
Ongoing6 books (2024โ2024)
Start with Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine), the first of 6 books in the Never Tell Collection series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine) 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Jackrabbit Skin(By: Ivy Pochoda) 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Scorpions(By: Rachel Howzell Hall) 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Bad Friend 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Ghost Writer(By: Loreth Anne White) 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Other Side of the Road(By: Andrea Bartz) 2024Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Out Of Line Series
Complete7 books (2020โ2020)
Start with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill), the first of 7 books in the Out Of Line series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill) 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Graceful Burdens(By: Roxane Gay) 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Halfway to Free(By: Emma Donoghue) 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Shine, Pamela! Shine!(By: Kate Atkinson) 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Sweet Virginia 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Contractors(By: Lisa Ko) 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | This Telling(By: Cheryl Strayed) 2020Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018โ2018)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Providence 2018Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
You Series
Ongoing5 books (2014โ2026)
Start with You, the first of 5 books in the You series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | You 2014Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Hidden Bodies 2016Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | You Love Me 2021Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | For You and Only You 2023Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | You First 2026Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
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.

