Gayle Forman Reading Order
7 series Β· 24 books
Gayle Forman is a celebrated American author renowned for her impactful young adult and children's literature. Known for her emotional storytelling style, she has penned 24 books across seven series, including the highly acclaimed If I Stay and Just One Day, along with various standalone novels and audiobooks. Active from 2005 to 2025, Forman's diverse works also encompass non-fiction, showcasing her versatility as a writer.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2013β2018)
Start with Who Done It?, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Who Done It? 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | My True Love Gave to Me 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Dear Heartbreak 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Hope Nation 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Faraway Series
Complete5 books (2020β2020)
Start with Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone), the first of 5 books in the Faraway series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Cleaners(By: Ken Liu) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Prince and the Troll(By: Rainbow Rowell) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Princess Game(By: Soman Chainani) 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Wickeds 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
Gayle Forman Audiobooks Series
Complete1 book (2020β2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The End of My Heart 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
If I Stay Series
Complete2 books (2009β2011)
Start with If I Stay and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | If I Stay 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Where She Went 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Just One Day Series
Complete3 books (2013β2014)
Start with Just One Day and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Just One Day 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Just One Year 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Just One Night 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2005β2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | You Can't Get There from Here: A Year On the Fringes of a Shrinking World 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (2007β2025)
Start with Sisters in Sanity, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sisters in Sanity 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | I Was Here 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Leave Me 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | I Have Lost My Way 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Frankie & Bug 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | We Are Inevitable 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Not Nothing 2024Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | After Life 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Gayle Forman written?
- Gayle Forman has written 24 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Gayle Forman series?
- Here are the first books in Gayle Forman's series: Anthologies: Who Done It?; Faraway: Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone); If I Stay: If I Stay; Just One Day: Just One Day.
- What order should I read Gayle Forman's books?
- We recommend reading Gayle Forman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Gayle Forman still writing new books?
- Yes, Gayle Forman has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

