Lauren Beukes Reading Order
8 series · 35 books
Lauren Beukes is a South African author known for psychological thrillers and genre-bending narratives that blend mystery with speculative elements. Her work spans novels, short stories, journalism, and screenwriting, demonstrating versatility across multiple formats and mediums. Notable for both standalone novels and graphic novel adaptations, Beukes has built a diverse body of work that explores complex characters and intricate plotting across mystery, thriller, and non-fiction categories.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing12 books (2008–2024)
Start with Something Wicked #8, the first of 11 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Something Wicked #8
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Something Wicked #8 |
| 2 |  Touch |
| 3 |  Mothership |
| 4 | The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Nine |
| 5 |  Dark Discoveries - Issue #36 |
| 6 | Mechanical Animals |
| 7 | Current Futures |
| 8 | The Outcast Hours |
| 9 | Marvel's Jessica Jones: Playing with Fire |
| 10 | Stories of Hope and Wonder: In Support of UK's Healthcare Workers |
| 11 | The Best of World SF, Volume 1 |
| 12 | Uncanny Magazine Issue 61: November/December 2024 |
Disorder Collection Series
Complete6 books (2019–2019)
Start with Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala), the first of 6 books in the Disorder Collection series.
Start this series with Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala) |
| 2 | Loam(By: Scott Heim) |
| 3 | The Beckoning Fair One(By: Dan Chaon) |
| 4 | The Best Girls(By: Min Jin Lee) |
| 5 | Ungirls |
| 6 | Will Williams(By: Namwali Serpell) |
Fairest Graphic Novels Series
Complete6 books (2012–2015)
Start with Wide Awake, the first of 6 books in the Fairest Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with Wide Awake
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Wide Awake |
| 2 | Fairest In All the Land |
| 3 |  Hidden Kingdom |
| 4 | Of Men and Mice |
| 5 | The Return of the Maharaja |
| 6 |  The Clamour for Glamour |
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Survivors' Club |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2004–2004)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Maverick |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Slipping |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete6 books (2008–2023)
Start with Moxyland, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Moxyland
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Moxyland |
| 2 |  Zoo City |
| 3 |  The Shining Girls |
| 4 | Broken Monsters |
| 5 | Afterland |
| 6 |  Bridge |
Strange Sports Stories Vol 2 Series
Complete2 books (2015–2015)
Start with Strange Sports Stories#1(With: Lee Loughridge,Christopher Mitten,Ivan Brandon,Gilbert Hernández,John Lucas,Mark Finn,Amy Chu,Tim Fish,Monica Gallagher,Gabe Soria,Dale Halvorsen,Tana Ford,Ben McCool,Michael DiMotta,Amei Zhao) and read in order.
Start this series with Strange Sports Stories#1(With: Lee Loughridge,Christopher Mitten,Ivan Brandon,Gilbert Hernández,John Lucas,Mark Finn,Amy Chu,Tim Fish,Monica Gallagher,Gabe Soria,Dale Halvorsen,Tana Ford,Ben McCool,Michael DiMotta,Amei Zhao)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Strange Sports Stories#1(With: Lee Loughridge,Christopher Mitten,Ivan Brandon,Gilbert Hernández,John Lucas,Mark Finn,Amy Chu,Tim Fish,Monica Gallagher,Gabe Soria,Dale Halvorsen,Tana Ford,Ben McCool,Michael DiMotta,Amei Zhao) |
| 2 | Strange Sports Stories#2(By: Patricia Mulvihill,Lee Loughridge,Dave Johnson,John Lucas,Mark Finn,Nick Dragotta,Gabe Soria,Michael DiMotta,TimFish) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lauren Beukes written?
- Lauren Beukes has written 35 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Lauren Beukes series?
- Here are the first books in Lauren Beukes's series: Anthologies: Something Wicked #8; Disorder Collection: Anonymous(By: Uzodinma Iweala); Fairest Graphic Novels: Wide Awake; Strange Sports Stories Vol 2: Strange Sports Stories#1(With: Lee Loughridge,Christopher Mitten,Ivan Brandon,Gilbert Hernández,John Lucas,Mark Finn,Amy Chu,Tim Fish,Monica Gallagher,Gabe Soria,Dale Halvorsen,Tana Ford,Ben McCool,Michael DiMotta,Amei Zhao).
- What order should I read Lauren Beukes's books?
- We recommend reading Lauren Beukes's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lauren Beukes still writing new books?
- Yes, Lauren Beukes has 1 ongoing series: Anthologies.