Dan Chaon Reading Order
6 series · 41 books
Dan Chaon is an American author known for crafting psychologically unsettling narratives that blur the boundaries between literary fiction and genre storytelling. His work spans multiple collections and anthologies, with a particular strength in short fiction that explores themes of dislocation, mortality, and the darker aspects of human nature. Across his extensive career, Chaon has established himself as a master of horror and mystery through carefully constructed tales that linger in readers' minds long after the final page.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2004–2015)
Start with Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection
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Best Horror of the Year Series
Ongoing19 books (2009–2026)
Start with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One, the first of 18 books in the Best Horror of the Year series.
Start this series with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
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Disorder Collection Series
Complete6 books (2019–2019)
Start with Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala), the first of 6 books in the Disorder Collection series.
Start this series with Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala)
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Complete2 books (2014–2014)
Start with How We Escaped Our Certain Fate and read in order.
Start this series with How We Escaped Our Certain Fate
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1995–2012)
Start with Fitting Ends and read in order.
Start this series with Fitting Ends
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2004–2025)
Start with You Remind Me of Me, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with You Remind Me of Me
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dan Chaon written?
- Dan Chaon has written 41 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Dan Chaon series?
- Here are the first books in Dan Chaon's series: Anthologies: Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection; Best Horror of the Year: The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One; Disorder Collection: Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala); Short Stories/Novellas: How We Escaped Our Certain Fate; Short Story Collections: Fitting Ends.
- What order should I read Dan Chaon's books?
- We recommend reading Dan Chaon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Dan Chaon still writing new books?
- Yes, Dan Chaon has 2 ongoing series: Best Horror of the Year, Standalone Novels.