Caroline Kepnes Reading Order
6 series · 24 books · Born 1976
Caroline Kepnes is an American novelist and screenwriter whose psychological thrillers have captivated millions of readers worldwide. She gained widespread recognition for her You series, a darkly compelling exploration of obsession and technology that spawned a hit Netflix adaptation, while also establishing herself as a versatile author across mystery, fantasy, and standalone works. Her prolific career spans from 2004 to 2026, encompassing 24 books that showcase her talent for creating unsettling narratives and complex characters.
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Anthologies Series
Ongoing4 books (2022–2025)
Caroline Kepnes edited this ongoing horror anthology series comprising four books published between 2022 and 2025. Begin with Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology and proceed in publication order through Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror, Human Monsters, and The Twisted Women's Book Club. Each volume collects original horror and dark fiction from multiple contributors, with the series still welcoming new installments.
Start with Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Dark Matter Presents Human Monsters: A Horror Anthology
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Classic StoryTellers Series
Complete1 book (2004–2004)
Never Tell Collection Series
Ongoing6 books (2024–2024)
The Never Tell Collection is an ongoing anthology series edited by Caroline Kepnes featuring six standalone thrillers and mysteries by different authors. Published in 2024, the series includes Everywhere You Look by Liv Constantine, Jackrabbit Skin by Ivy Pochoda, Scorpions by Rachel Howzell Hall, The Bad Friend, The Ghost Writer by Loreth Anne White, and The Other Side of the Road by Andrea Bartz. While each book can be read independently, readers should follow publication order to experience the collection as intended by the editor.
Start with Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine), the first of 6 books in the Never Tell Collection series.
Start this series with Everywhere You Look(By: Liv Constantine)
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Out Of Line Series
Complete7 books (2020–2020)
Caroline Kepnes's Out Of Line series comprises seven complete books published in 2020, blending fantasy and mystery elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Bear Witness and concluding with This Telling. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the full narrative arc.
Start with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill), the first of 7 books in the Out Of Line series.
Start this series with Bear Witness(By: Mary Gaitskill)
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
You Series
Ongoing5 books (2014–2026)
Caroline Kepnes's You series comprises five books published between 2014 and 2026, with the latest installment arriving in 2026. The series follows a chronological reading order beginning with You and continuing through Hidden Bodies, You Love Me, For You and Only You, and You First. This ongoing thriller series blends psychological suspense with dark fantasy elements, and readers should approach the books in publication order to experience the story's full narrative arc.
Start with You, the first of 5 books in the You series.
Start this series with You
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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.