
Connie Willis Reading Order
10 series · 174 books · Born 1945
Connie Willis is an American science fiction and fantasy author renowned for her versatility across both short and novel-length works, earning more major genre awards than virtually any writer in the field with eleven Hugo Awards and seven Nebulas to her name. Her fiction often blends speculative concepts with deeply human storytelling, exploring themes ranging from time travel to historical events filtered through futuristic perspectives. Among her most celebrated works is the dual novel Blackout/All Clear, which won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel, cementing her status as one of speculative fiction's most decorated and influential voices.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete55 books (1979–2023)
Connie Willis has contributed to 53 anthologies spanning from 1981 to 2023, with these collections likely representing her complete anthology appearances to date. These works span science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction publications, including appearances in prestigious series like Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, The Year's Best Science Fiction, and the Nebula Awards collections. Readers interested in following Willis's short fiction across various themed and best-of anthologies should start with The Berkley Showcase: Vol. 4 and proceed in publication order through all 53 entries.
Start with The Berkley Showcase: Vol. 4, the first of 53 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Galileo Magazine of Science & Fiction, September 1979
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Best Science Fiction of the Year Series
Complete16 books (1972–1987)
This annual anthology series edited by Connie Willis spans 16 volumes published between 1972 and 1987, collecting the year's best science fiction stories from various authors. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1 and continuing through the final volume. Each installment presents a curated selection of outstanding short fiction from its respective year, making it ideal for readers seeking the most acclaimed science fiction works of that era.
Start with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1, the first of 16 books in the Best Science Fiction of the Year series.
Start this series with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1
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Isaac Asimov's Anthology Series
Complete19 books (1980–2001)
Isaac Asimov's Anthology is a 19-book science fiction and fantasy anthology series edited by Connie Willis, featuring contributions from numerous acclaimed authors including Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R.R. Martin, and many others. Published between 1980 and 2001, the series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction. Each volume focuses on a specific theme, ranging from near futures and aliens to robots, cyberpunk, ghost stories, and detectives, offering diverse short fiction across multiple genres.
Start with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth), the first of 19 books in the Isaac Asimov's Anthology series.
Start this series with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth)
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| 1 | Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth) |
| 2 | Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far(By: Isaac Asimov,Frederik Pohl,Carter Scholz,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Jack Williamson,Darrell Schweitzer,John Brunner,Juleen Brantingham,Martin Gardner,Richard Wilson,Milton A. Rothman,Elizabeth Anne Hull,Sharon Webb,Somtow Sucharitkul,Lee Weinstein,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre,William Tuning,Francis E. Izzo,Paul David Novitski,Lee Russell,Seth S. Horowitz,Tol E. Rant,S. Dale,Julie Flores,Tony Sarowitz) |
| 3 | Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own(With: Ursula K. Le Guin,Pat Cadigan,Joan D. Vinge,Tanith Lee,Pamela Sargent,Lee Killough,Mary Gentle,Mildred Downey Broxon,Shawna McCarthy,Sharon Webb,Leigh Kennedy,Stephanie A. Smith,Cherie Wilkerson,Julie Stevens,Sydney J. Van Scyoc,Cyn Mason,P.A. Kagan,P.J. MacQuarrie,Janet O. Jeppson,Beverly Grant,Hope Athearn) |
| 4 | Isaac Asimov's Fantasy!(With: George R.R. Martin,Ron Goulart,John Kessel,George Alec Effinger,Robert Thurston,Tanith Lee,Lucius Shepard,Scott Baker,Lillian Carl,Juleen Brantingham,Lee Killough,Ian McDowell,Daphne Castell,Sharon N. Farber,Richard Kearns,Shawna McCarthy,Leigh Kennedy,Gregg Keizer,Kristi Olesen) |
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2002–2002)
Oxford Time Travel Series
Complete2 books (2010–2010)
Connie Willis's Oxford Time Travel series comprises two science fiction novels published in 2010. The pair should be read in publication order, beginning with Blackout followed by All Clear. This complete series explores time travel through the lens of Oxford University scholars navigating historical events.
Start with All Clear and read in order.
Start this series with All Clear
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleOxford Time Travel Collections Series
Complete4 books (1984–2027)
Connie Willis's Oxford Time Travel Collections consists of three complete novels published between 1984 and 1998, featuring interconnected stories centered on Oxford University's time travel research program. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fire Watch, followed by Doomsday Book and concluding with To Say Nothing of the Dog. Willis blends science fiction and fantasy throughout these standalone yet thematically linked entries that explore the consequences and adventures of temporal displacement.
Start with Fire Watch and read in order.
Start this series with Fire Watch
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete19 books (1979–2020)
Connie Willis's collection of 19 short stories and novellas spans four decades from 1979 to 2020, showcasing her versatility across fantasy and science fiction genres. These works should be read in publication order to appreciate the evolution of Willis's storytelling style over time. The series includes pieces published in prestigious venues such as Asimov's Science Fiction magazine and award anthologies, offering a comprehensive overview of her shorter fiction. This complete collection provides an ideal introduction to Willis's diverse range of imaginative narratives.
Start with Daisy in the Sun, the first of 19 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Daisy in the Sun
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete6 books (1993–2018)
Connie Willis's Short Story Collections series comprises six volumes of fantasy and science fiction short stories published between 1993 and 2018, now complete. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Impossible Things and concluding with Terra Incognita. The series includes Miracle and Other Christmas Stories, The Winds of Marble Arch, The Best of Connie Willis, and A Lot Like Christmas among its installments.
Start with Impossible Things, the first of 6 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Impossible Things
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleSmart Pop Series
Complete42 books (2003–2015)
Smart Pop is a completed anthology series of 38 books published between 2003 and 2015, featuring essays and analysis about popular television shows, films, and science fiction franchises. Each standalone volume explores a different cultural phenomenon through contributions by various authors and scholars, with titles examining properties like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Matrix, Angel, Stargate, NYPD Blue, Alias, Farscape, Serenity, Pride and Prejudice, The Golden Compass, Narnia, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Charmed. Readers should follow publication order to experience the series as originally released. These books are ideal for fans seeking critical analysis and behind-the-scenes perspectives on their favorite entertainment franchises.
Start with Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery), the first of 38 books in the Smart Pop series.
Start this series with Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery)
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| 1 | Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery) |
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| 3 | Five Seasons of Angel(By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Peter S. Beagle,Laura Anne Gilman,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Josepha Sherman,Laura Resnick,Candace Havens,Glenn Yeffeth,Michelle Sagara,Steven Harper,Amy Berner,Marguerite Krause,Abbie Bernstein,Jennifer Crusie,Don DeBrandt,K. Stoddard Hayes,Joy Davidson,Don Kerns) |
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| 13 | The Anthology at the End of the Universe(By: Stephen Baxter,John Shirley,Adam-Troy Castro,Lawrence Watt-Evans,Adam Roberts,Susan Sizemore,Mark W. Tiedemann,Jacqueline Carey,Vox Day,Cory Doctorow,A.M. Dellamonica,Glenn Yeffeth,Selina Rosen,Amy Berner,Maria Alexander,Marguerite Krause,Bruce Bethke,Don DeBrandt,Marie-Catherine Caillava,Mike Byrne) |
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete10 books (1982–2023)
Connie Willis's collection of standalone novels spans from 1982 to 2023, comprising ten books that can be read in any order but are best appreciated in publication sequence. The series includes several collaborative works with Cynthia Felice and showcases Willis's range across science fiction and fantasy genres. While not forming a connected narrative, reading these titles chronologically reveals the evolution of Willis's writing style and thematic interests over four decades. The series appears complete as of 2023.
Start with Water Witch(With: Cynthia Felice), the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Water Witch(With: Cynthia Felice)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Connie Willis written?
- Connie Willis has written 174 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Connie Willis series?
- Here are the first books in Connie Willis's series: Anthologies: Galileo Magazine of Science & Fiction, September 1979; Best Science Fiction of the Year: The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1; Isaac Asimov's Anthology: Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth); Oxford Time Travel: All Clear; Oxford Time Travel Collections: Fire Watch.
- What order should I read Connie Willis's books?
- We recommend reading Connie Willis's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Connie Willis's series complete?
- Connie Willis has 8 completed series.

