Jennifer Niven Reading Order
3 series · 14 books
Jennifer Niven is an American author whose young adult novel All the Bright Places became a major bestseller and established her reputation for writing emotionally resonant stories. Her fiction spans from contemporary standalone novels to the historical Velva Jean series, while she also publishes acclaimed non-fiction works that showcase her range as a writer. With over a dozen books published since 2000, Niven has built a devoted readership through her ability to tackle complex emotional themes with authenticity and depth.
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (2000–2009)
Jennifer Niven's three completed nonfiction works span from 2000 to 2009 and should be read in publication order. The series includes The Ice Master, Ada Blackjack, and The Aqua Net Diaries, each offering engaging narrative nonfiction that appeals to young adult and general audiences alike.
Start with The Ice Master and read in order.
Start this series with The Ice Master
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing7 books (2015–2026)
Jennifer Niven's standalone novels span seven books published between 2015 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with All the Bright Places. The collection includes a mix of young adult fiction and non-fiction across titles like Holding Up the Universe, Breathless, Take Me with You When You Go (co-written with David Levithan), When We Were Monsters, and Meet the Newmans, along with a Random Minis edition.
Start with All the Bright Places, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with All the Bright Places
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Velva Jean Series
Complete4 books (2009–2014)
The Velva Jean series is a complete four-book saga published between 2009 and 2014 that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Velva Jean Learns to Drive and continuing through Velva Jean Learns to Fly, Becoming Clementine, and American Blonde, this young adult series follows its protagonist's coming-of-age journey across a transformative period in American history. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the character's development and the interconnected narrative.
Start with Velva Jean Learns to Drive, the first of 4 books in the Velva Jean series.
Start this series with Velva Jean Learns to Drive
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jennifer Niven written?
- Jennifer Niven has written 14 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jennifer Niven series?
- Here are the first books in Jennifer Niven's series: Non-Fiction: The Ice Master; Velva Jean: Velva Jean Learns to Drive.
- What order should I read Jennifer Niven's books?
- We recommend reading Jennifer Niven's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jennifer Niven still writing new books?
- Yes, Jennifer Niven has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.