Grady Hendrix Reading Order
7 series · 35 books
Grady Hendrix is an American author recognized for his unique blend of horror and humor, with notable works including the bestselling novel Horrorstör. Active from 2011 to 2025, he has penned 35 books across seven series, which encompass standalone novels, novellas, and collections like The Shivers and Creature Feature. Hendrix is also known for his contributions to the literary and film communities, including co-founding the New York Asian Film Festival.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing8 books (2011–2025)
Start with Lightspeed Magazine, June 2011, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lightspeed Magazine, June 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Tall Tales with Short Cocks Vol. 4 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Electric Shadows: A Century of Chinese Cinema 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Nightmare Magazine 48: September 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Rocket Fuel 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Unquiet Guests 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Why I Love Horror 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Creature Feature Collection Series
Likely Complete5 books (2023–2023)
Start with Ankle Snatcher, the first of 5 books in the Creature Feature Collection series.
Magnolia League Series
Complete2 books (2011–2012)
Start with The Magnolia League(By: Katie Crouch) and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (2012–2021)
Start with Dirt Candy(With: Ryan Dunlavey,Amanda Cohen) and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  BadAsstronauts 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing11 books (2011–2025)
Start with Satan Loves You, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Satan Loves You 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Occupy Space 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Li'l Wimmin 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Horrorstör 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  My Best Friend's Exorcism 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  We Sold Our Souls 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Dead Leprechauns & Devil Cats: Strange Tales of the White Street Society 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Final Girl Support Group 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  How to Sell a Haunted House 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Witchcraft for Wayward Girls 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Shivers Collection Series
Ongoing5 books (2025–2025)
Start with Jackknife(By: Joe Hill), the first of 5 books in the The Shivers Collection series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Grady Hendrix written?
- Grady Hendrix has written 35 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Grady Hendrix series?
- Here are the first books in Grady Hendrix's series: Anthologies: Lightspeed Magazine, June 2011; Creature Feature Collection: Ankle Snatcher; Magnolia League: The Magnolia League(By: Katie Crouch); Non-Fiction: Dirt Candy(With: Ryan Dunlavey,Amanda Cohen); The Shivers Collection: Jackknife(By: Joe Hill).
- What order should I read Grady Hendrix's books?
- We recommend reading Grady Hendrix's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Grady Hendrix still writing new books?
- Yes, Grady Hendrix has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels, The Shivers Collection.