How many books has John Joseph Adams written?

John Joseph Adams has written 96 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.

John Joseph Adams Reading Order

4 series · 96 books · Born 1976-07-31

Fantasy Non-Fiction Science Fiction

John Joseph Adams is a prolific editor renowned for curating some of the most influential science fiction and fantasy anthologies of recent decades, including the acclaimed Wastelands series and A People's Future of the United States. His editorial work spans dystopian fiction, horror, and speculative storytelling, with numerous New York Times bestselling collections to his credit. Adams also serves as series editor for Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy, making him a key tastemaker in contemporary genre literature.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

89 books (1998–2026)

Start with Lightspeed Magazine, April 2011, the first of 86 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Lightspeed Magazine, April 2011

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1	Lightspeed Magazine, April 2011 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Living Dead 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Federations 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Brave New Worlds 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Epic 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Living Dead 2 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Way of the Wizard 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Fantasy Magazine, July 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Lightspeed Magazine, June 2011 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Lightspeed: Year One 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Armored 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Lightspeed Magazine, April 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Lightspeed Magazine, December 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Lightspeed Magazine, January 2015 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Lightspeed Magazine, November 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Lightspeed Magazine, October 2012 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Other Worlds Than These 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Under the Moons of Mars 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Lightspeed Magazine, August 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Nightmare Magazine 13: October 2013 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Nightmare Magazine, January 2014 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Oz Reimagined 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy #82-84 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Dead Man's Hand 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Help Fund my Robot Army!!! & Other Improbable Crowdfunding Projects 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Lightspeed Magazine, December 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Lightspeed Magazine, February 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Lightspeed Magazine, July 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Lightspeed Magazine, October 2014 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Robot Uprisings 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	The End is Nigh 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	The End is Now 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Lightspeed Magazine, December 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Lightspeed Magazine, July 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Lightspeed Magazine, October 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Loosed Upon the World 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Operation Arcana 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Press Start to Play 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	The End Has Come 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Wastelands - Stories of the Apocalypse 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Lightspeed Magazine, July 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	Lightspeed Magazine, May 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Nightmare Magazine 48: September 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	People of Color Destroy Science Fiction! 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	What the #@&% Is That? 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	Lightspeed Magazine, February 2017 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	Futures & Fantasies 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	Lightspeed Magazine, September 2018 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
55	Nightmare Magazine 67: April 2018 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
56	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 73 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
57	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 74 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
58	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 75 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
59	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 77 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
60	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
61	A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
62	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 105, February 2019 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
63	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 80 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
64	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 83 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
65	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 86 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
66	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
67	Burn the Ashes 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
68	Ignorance Is Strength 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
69	Nightmare Magazine, Issue 98 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
70	Or Else the Light 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
71	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
72	One Stormy Night 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
73	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
74	Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding, Volume 2 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
75	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 143, April 2022 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
76	Lost Worlds & Mythological Kingdoms 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
77	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
78	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 153, February 2023 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
79	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 155, April 2023 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
80	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 161 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
81	Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
82	Kobold Guide to Roleplaying 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
83	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 169 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
84	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 185 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
85	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
86	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 189 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
87	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 192 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
88	Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 193 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
89	The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2026 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Dystopia Triptych Series

Complete

3 books (2020–2020)

Start with Burn the Ashes and read in order.

Start this series with Burn the Ashes

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#	Title
1	Burn the Ashes 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ignorance Is Strength 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Or Else the Light 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Living Dead Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

#	Title
1	The Living Dead 2(By: Paul McAuley) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wastelands Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2019)

Start with Wastelands and read in order.

Start this series with Wastelands

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#	Title
1	Wastelands 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wastelands 2 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wastelands: The New Apocalypse 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Joseph Adams written?: John Joseph Adams has written 96 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.

John Joseph Adams Reading Order

Anthologies Series

The Dystopia Triptych Series

The Living Dead Series

Wastelands Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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