Frances Hardinge Reading Order
7 series · 20 books · Born 1973
Frances Hardinge is a British writer known for her captivating young adult and children's fantasy novels. Active from 2005 to 2024, she has published 20 books across seven series, including notable works like Fly By Night and the Tales of the Apt. Her unique storytelling combines elements of magic and adventure, appealing to readers of all ages.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2007–2020)
Start with TwentiethAnnual Collection, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Children's Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Island of Whispers 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Fly By Night Series
Complete2 books (2005–2010)
Start with Fly by Night and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Forest of a Thousand Eyes 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete7 books (2007–2023)
Start with Verdigris Deep / Well Witched, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Tales of the Apt Series
Complete4 books (2016–2018)
Start with Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky), the first of 4 books in the Tales of the Apt series.
The Myriad Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Deeplight 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Frances Hardinge written?
- Frances Hardinge has written 20 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Frances Hardinge series?
- Here are the first books in Frances Hardinge's series: Anthologies: TwentiethAnnual Collection; Fly By Night: Fly by Night; Tales of the Apt: Spoils of War(By: Adrian Tchaikovsky).
- What order should I read Frances Hardinge's books?
- We recommend reading Frances Hardinge's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Frances Hardinge's series complete?
- Frances Hardinge has 6 completed series.