Jack Finney Reading Order
4 series · 26 books · Born 2 Oct 1911
Jack Finney was a prominent American writer known for his captivating science fiction and thriller narratives. Throughout his career, which spanned from 1940 to 1997, he authored 26 books across four series, as well as standalone novels, collections, and anthologies, with *The Body Snatchers* and *Time and Again* standing out as his most acclaimed works. His unique storytelling often blended elements of suspense with an imaginative twist, drawing readers into extraordinary worlds.
Anthologies Series
Complete11 books (1952–1997)
Start with The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, December 1952, the first of 11 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, December 1952 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Pan Book of Horror Stories 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  50 Short Science Fiction Tales 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Stories of Suspense 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Connoisseur's Science Fiction 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Tales of Time and Space 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Great Tales of Fantasy and Science Fiction 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Tales in Time 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Time Machines 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete5 books (1940–1986)
Start with The Third Level, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1954–1977)
Start with 5 Against the House, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Time and Again Series
Complete2 books (1970–1995)
Start with Time and Again and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jack Finney written?
- Jack Finney has written 26 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1940 to 1997.
- What is the first book in each Jack Finney series?
- Here are the first books in Jack Finney's series: Anthologies: The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, December 1952; Collections: The Third Level; Time and Again: Time and Again.
- What order should I read Jack Finney's books?
- We recommend reading Jack Finney's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jack Finney's series complete?
- Jack Finney has 4 completed series.