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Holly Black

Holly Black Reading Order

23 series ยท 149 books ยท Born 10 November 1971

Holly Black is a celebrated author known for her enchanting fantasy novels aimed at children and young adults. With a prolific output of 149 books across 23 series, she is best recognized for the popular titles such as Book of Night, Modern Faerie Tales, and the Spiderwick Chronicles. Active from 2002 to 2026, her captivating stories have garnered numerous accolades and have been translated into 32 languages.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

40 books (2004โ€“2024)

Start with The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm, the first of 40 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm
The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm
2
Full-Blooded Fantasy
3
Cover of Young Warriors: Stories of Strength
Young Warriors: Stories of Strength
4
Swashbuckling Fantasy
5
So Fey: Queer Fairy Fiction
6
The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales
7
Cover of The Restless Dead
The Restless Dead
8
Cover of Magic in the Mirrorstone
Magic in the Mirrorstone
9
Cover of The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire
The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire
10
Cover of Twenty-First Annual Collection
Twenty-First Annual Collection
11
Cover of Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
12
Half-Minute Horrors
13
Cover of Ravens in the Library
Ravens in the Library
14
Bloody Fabulous
15
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
16
Cover of Zombies vs. Unicorns
Zombies vs. Unicorns
17
Bewere the Night
18
Happily Ever After
19
Cover of Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy
Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy
20
Teeth: Vampire Tales
21
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5
22
Cover of The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
23
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
24
Cover of Welcome to Bordertown
Welcome to Bordertown
25
Circus: Fantasy Under the Big Top
26
Cover of Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron
Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron
27
Bad Seeds: Evil Progeny
28
29
Cover of Magic City: Recent Spells
Magic City: Recent Spells
30
Cover of Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales
Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales
31
Cover of My True Love Gave to Me
My True Love Gave to Me
32
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Nine
33
Blood Sisters
34
Press Start to Play
35
Cover of Beyond the Woods: Fairy Tales Retold
Beyond the Woods: Fairy Tales Retold
36
Cover of Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore
Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore
37
New York Fantastic: Fantasy Stories from the City that Never Sleeps
38
Cover of Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories
Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories
39
Fantastisches Lesen
40
Cover of Faeries Never Lie
Faeries Never Lie

Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles Series

Complete

3 books (2007โ€“2009)

Start with The Nixie's Song(With: Tony DiTerlizzi) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Nixie's Song(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
The Nixie's Song(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
2
Cover of A Giant Problem(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
A Giant Problem(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
3
Cover of The Wyrm King(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
The Wyrm King(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)

Book of Night Series

Ongoing

2 books (2022โ€“2025)

Start with Book of Night and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Book of Night
Book of Night
2
Cover of Thief of Night
Thief of Night

Cassandra Clare Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

4 books (2011โ€“2020)

Start with Jocelyn's Story(By: Cassandra Clare), the first of 4 books in the Cassandra Clare Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Jocelyn's Story(By: Cassandra Clare)
2
Not for Humans(With: Cassandra Clare)
3
Fairy Tale of London(By: Cassandra Clare)
4
We Jace you a Clary Xmas(By: Cassandra Clare)

Curse Workers Series

Complete

3 books (2010โ€“2012)

Start with White Cat and read in order.

#Title
1
2
3

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series

Complete

12 books (2013โ€“2014)

Start with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer), the first of 12 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series.

#Title
1
A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer)
2
Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman)
3
Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead)
4
Spore(By: Alex Scarrow)
5
The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson)
6
The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage(By: Derek Landy)
7
The Nameless City(By: Michael Scott)
8
The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman)
9
The Roots of Evil(By: Philip Reeve)
10
The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick)
11
Tip of the Tongue(By: Patrick Ness)
12

Folk Of The Air Series

Ongoing

8 books (2018โ€“2026)

Start with A Visit to the Impossible Lands, the first of 8 books in the Folk Of The Air series.

#Title
1
A Visit to the Impossible Lands
2
Cover of The Cruel Prince
The Cruel Prince
3
The Lost Sisters
4
Letters from Cardan to Jude in Exile
5
Cover of The Queen of Nothing
The Queen of Nothing
6
Cover of The Wicked King
The Wicked King
7
Cover of How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
8
A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters

Good Neighbors Series

Complete

3 books (2008โ€“2010)

Start with Kin and read in order.

Graphic Novels Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2018โ€“2023)

Start with Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks(With: N.D. Stevenson) and read in order.

#Title
1
Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks(With: N.D. Stevenson)
2
Cover of Sir Morien(With: Ebony Glenn,Kaliis Smith)
Sir Morien(With: Ebony Glenn,Kaliis Smith)

Lucifer, Volume II Series

Complete

3 books (2016โ€“2017)

Start with Lucifer, Volume 1: Cold Heaven and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Lucifer, Volume 1: Cold Heaven
Lucifer, Volume 1: Cold Heaven
2
Cover of Lucifer, Volume 2: Father Lucifer
Lucifer, Volume 2: Father Lucifer
3
Cover of Lucifer, Volume 3: Blood in the Streets
Lucifer, Volume 3: Blood in the Streets

Lumberjanes Series

Complete

7 books (2017โ€“2020)

Start with Unicorn Power!(By: Mariko Tamaki), the first of 7 books in the Lumberjanes series.

#Title
1
Cover of Unicorn Power!(By: Mariko Tamaki)
Unicorn Power!(By: Mariko Tamaki)
2
Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks(With: N.D. Stevenson)
3
Cover of The Good Egg(By: Mariko Tamaki)
The Good Egg(By: Mariko Tamaki)
4
Cover of The Moon Is Up(By: Mariko Tamaki)
The Moon Is Up(By: Mariko Tamaki)
5
Cover of Ghost Cabin(By: Mariko Tamaki)
Ghost Cabin(By: Mariko Tamaki)
6
Cover of Encyclopedia Lumberjanica(By: Shannon Watters)
Encyclopedia Lumberjanica(By: Shannon Watters)
7
The Lumberjanes BEASTiary(By: Mariko Tamaki)

Magisterium Series

Complete

5 books (2014โ€“2018)

Start with The Iron Trial, the first of 5 books in the Magisterium series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Iron Trial
The Iron Trial
2
Cover of The Copper Gauntlet
The Copper Gauntlet
3
Cover of The Bronze Key
The Bronze Key
4
Cover of The Silver Mask
The Silver Mask
5
Cover of The Golden Tower
The Golden Tower

Modern Faerie Tales Series

Complete

3 books (2002โ€“2007)

Start with Tithe and read in order.

N.D. Stevenson Graphic Novels Series

Complete

3 books (2015โ€“2020)

Start with Nimona(By: N.D. Stevenson) and read in order.

#Title
1
Nimona(By: N.D. Stevenson)
2
Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks(With: N.D. Stevenson)
3
Cover of The Fire Never Goes Out(By: N.D. Stevenson)
The Fire Never Goes Out(By: N.D. Stevenson)

Shadow Unit Series

Complete

15 books (2011โ€“2014)

Start with Shadow Unit 1(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Sarah Monette), the first of 15 books in the Shadow Unit series.

#Title
1
Shadow Unit 1(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Sarah Monette)
2
Shadow Unit 10(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Leah Bobet)
3
Shadow Unit 2(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Sarah Monette,Amanda Downum)
4
Shadow Unit 3(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear)
5
Shadow Unit 4(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Leah Bobet)
6
Shadow Unit 5(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear)
7
Shadow Unit 6(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Leah Bobet)
8
Shadow Unit 7
9
Shadow Unit 8
10
Shadow Unit 9(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Amanda Downum,Leah Bobet)
11
Shadow Unit 11(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Sarah Monette,Leah Bobet,Chelsea Polk)
12
Shadow Unit 12(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Sarah Monette,Leah Bobet)
13
Shadow Unit 13(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Leah Bobet,Chelsea Polk)
14
Shadow Unit 14(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Will Shetterly,Leah Bobet)
15
Shadow Unit 15(By: Emma Bull,Elizabeth Bear,Steven Brust,C.L. Polk)

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2015โ€“2015)

#Title
1
Not for Humans(With: Cassandra Clare)

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2010โ€“2010)

#Title
1
Cover of The Poison Eaters and Other Stories
The Poison Eaters and Other Stories

Spiderwick Chronicles Series

Complete

5 books (2003โ€“2004)

Start with Lucinda's Secret(With: Tony DiTerlizzi), the first of 5 books in the Spiderwick Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Lucinda's Secret(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
2
Cover of The Field Guide(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
The Field Guide(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
3
Cover of The Seeing Stone(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
The Seeing Stone(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
4
Cover of The Ironwood Tree(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
The Ironwood Tree(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
5
Cover of The Wrath of Mulgarath(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
The Wrath of Mulgarath(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)

Spiderwick Chronicles: Special Edition Of The Seeing Stone Series

Complete

3 books (2003โ€“2007)

Start with Goblins Attack(With: Tony DiTerlizzi) and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Goblins Attack(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
Goblins Attack(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
2
Troll Trouble(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
3
Cover of Great Escape(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
Great Escape(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2013โ€“2019)

Start with Doll Bones, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
3
The Darkest Part of the Forest
4
Cover of Heart of the Moors
Heart of the Moors

The Spiderwick Chronicles - Companion Books Series

Complete

5 books (2005โ€“2007)

Start with Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You(With: Tony DiTerlizzi), the first of 5 books in the The Spiderwick Chronicles - Companion Books series.

#Title
1
Cover of Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
2
Cover of Notebook for Fantastical Observations(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
Notebook for Fantastical Observations(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
3
Spiderwick's Notebook for Fantastical Observations(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
4
Cover of Care and Feeding of Sprites(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
Care and Feeding of Sprites(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
5
Cover of The Chronicles of Spiderwick(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)
The Chronicles of Spiderwick(With: Tony DiTerlizzi)

The Stolen Heir Duology Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023โ€“2024)

Start with The Stolen Heir and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Stolen Heir
The Stolen Heir
2
Cover of The Prisoner's Throne
The Prisoner's Throne

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series

Ongoing

15 books (2010โ€“2024)

Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.

#Title
1
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
2
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
3
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
4
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
5
Cover of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
6
Cover of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
7
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
8
The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
9
The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
10
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
11
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1
12
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2
13
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
14
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4
15
The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Holly Black written?
Holly Black has written 149 books across 23 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Holly Black series?
Here are the first books in Holly Black's series: Anthologies: The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm; Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Nixie's Song(With: Tony DiTerlizzi); Book of Night: Book of Night; Cassandra Clare Short Stories/Novellas: Jocelyn's Story(By: Cassandra Clare); Curse Workers: White Cat.
What order should I read Holly Black's books?
We recommend reading Holly Black's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Holly Black still writing new books?
Yes, Holly Black has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Book of Night, Folk Of The Air, The Stolen Heir Duology, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.

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