John Joseph Adams Reading Order
4 series · 93 books · Born 31 Jul 1976
John Joseph Adams is a renowned editor and author known for his contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. With a prolific output of 93 books spanning four series, including The Dystopia Triptych and The Living Dead, he has made a significant mark in speculative fiction. His notable works include the bestselling anthology Wastelands, highlighting his ability to curate compelling narratives from diverse voices. Active from 1998 to 2026, Adams continues to influence the genre with his insights and editorial expertise.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing86 books (1998–2026)
Start with Lightspeed Magazine, April 2011, the first of 86 books in the Anthologies series.
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| 1 | Lightspeed Magazine, April 2011 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Living Dead 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Federations 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Brave New Worlds 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Epic 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Living Dead 2 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Way of the Wizard 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Fantasy Magazine, July 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Lightspeed Magazine, June 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Lightspeed: Year One 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Armored 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Lightspeed Magazine, April 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Lightspeed Magazine, December 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Lightspeed Magazine, January 2015 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Lightspeed Magazine, November 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Lightspeed Magazine, October 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Other Worlds Than These 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Under the Moons of Mars 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Lightspeed Magazine, August 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Nightmare Magazine 13: October 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Nightmare Magazine, January 2014 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Oz Reimagined 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy #82-84 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Dead Man's Hand 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Help Fund my Robot Army!!! & Other Improbable Crowdfunding Projects 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Lightspeed Magazine, December 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Lightspeed Magazine, February 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Lightspeed Magazine, July 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Robot Uprisings 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | The End is Nigh 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | The End is Now 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | Lightspeed Magazine, December 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | Lightspeed Magazine, July 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 39 | Lightspeed Magazine, October 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 40 | Loosed Upon the World 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 41 | Operation Arcana 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 42 | Press Start to Play 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 43 | The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 44 | The End Has Come 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 45 | Wastelands - Stories of the Apocalypse 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 46 | Lightspeed Magazine, July 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 47 | Lightspeed Magazine, May 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 48 | Nightmare Magazine 48: September 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 49 | People of Color Destroy Science Fiction! 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 50 | The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 51 | What the #@&% Is That? 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 52 | Lightspeed Magazine, February 2017 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 53 | Futures & Fantasies 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 54 | Lightspeed Magazine, September 2018 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 55 | Nightmare Magazine 67: April 2018 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 56 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 73 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 57 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 74 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 58 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 75 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 59 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 77 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 60 |  The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 61 | A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 62 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 105, February 2019 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 63 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 80 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 64 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 83 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 65 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 86 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 66 |  The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 67 | Burn the Ashes 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 68 | Ignorance Is Strength 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 69 | Nightmare Magazine, Issue 98 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 70 | Or Else the Light 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 71 | The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 72 | One Stormy Night 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 73 |  The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 74 |  Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding, Volume 2 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 75 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 143, April 2022 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 76 | Lost Worlds & Mythological Kingdoms 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 77 |  The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 78 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 153, February 2023 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 79 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 155, April 2023 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 80 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 161 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 81 | Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 82 | Kobold Guide to Roleplaying 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 83 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 169 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 84 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 185 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 85 | The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 86 | Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 189 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Dystopia Triptych Series
Complete3 books (2020–2020)
Start with Burn the Ashes and read in order.
The Living Dead Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Living Dead 2(By: Paul McAuley) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Wastelands Series
Complete3 books (2007–2019)
Start with Wastelands and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Joseph Adams written?
- John Joseph Adams has written 93 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each John Joseph Adams series?
- Here are the first books in John Joseph Adams's series: Anthologies: Lightspeed Magazine, April 2011; The Dystopia Triptych: Burn the Ashes; Wastelands: Wastelands.
- What order should I read John Joseph Adams's books?
- We recommend reading John Joseph Adams's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Joseph Adams still writing new books?
- Yes, John Joseph Adams has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.