Dan Chaon Reading Order
6 series · 40 books
Dan Chaon is an accomplished writer known for his captivating contributions to the psychological thriller and horror genres. With a career spanning three decades, he has published 40 works across six series, including standalone novels and collections, and earned acclaim for his book "Best Horror of the Year." Chaon has been a prominent voice in literature from 1995 to 2025, showcasing his talent through a diverse range of stories that engage and challenge readers.
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  21st Century Dead 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Seize the Night 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Best Horror of the Year Series
Ongoing18 books (2009–2025)
Start with The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One, the first of 18 books in the Best Horror of the Year series.
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| 1 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Disorder Collection Series
Complete6 books (2019–2019)
Start with Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala), the first of 6 books in the Disorder Collection series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2014–2014)
Start with How We Escaped Our Certain Fate and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (1995–2012)
Start with Fitting Ends and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2004–2025)
Start with You Remind Me of Me, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dan Chaon written?
- Dan Chaon has written 40 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2025.
- 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.