Lev Grossman Reading Order
9 series · 36 books
Lev Grossman is an American novelist whose career spans literary fiction, fantasy, and children's literature alongside years as a prominent technology and book critic for Time magazine. He is best known for The Magicians trilogy, an adult fantasy series that deconstructs magical academy tropes with sophisticated prose and dark psychological depth. Beyond his signature work, Grossman has authored numerous standalone novels, graphic novels, and short fiction, while also expanding into children's fantasy with The Silver Arrow and The Golden Swift, demonstrating his versatility across multiple genres and age groups.
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Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (2004–2019)
This complete anthology series consists of nine books published between 2004 and 2019, all edited by Lev Grossman. The collections span diverse themes including steampunk, fanfiction, mysteries, letters, literary fantasy, and culinary writing. Read these anthologies in publication order, beginning with 110 Stories and concluding with Unfettered III.
Start with 110 Stories, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with 110 Stories
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Into Shadow Series
Likely Complete7 books (2022–2022)
Into Shadow is a seven-book fantasy anthology series published in 2022, featuring contributions from multiple acclaimed authors including Lev Grossman, Garth Nix, Veronica G. Henry, Tomi Adeyemi, Alix E. Harrow, Tamsyn Muir, and Nghi Vo. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Out of the Mirror. Each book in the collection stands as a distinct entry while contributing to the overall series narrative.
Start with Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix), the first of 7 books in the Into Shadow series.
Start this series with Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix)
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Magician's Graphic Novels Series
Complete6 books (2019–2020)
The Magician's Graphic Novels series consists of six books published between 2019 and 2020, adapting Lev Grossman's fantasy work into graphic novel form. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Magicians #1 and continuing through The Magicians #5, with Alice's Story included as part of the sequence. This finished series offers a self-contained reading experience across its six volumes.
Start with The Magicians #1, the first of 6 books in the Magician's Graphic Novels series.
Start this series with The Magicians #1
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Picture Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (1997–2025)
Lev Grossman's standalone fantasy novels span from 1997 to 2025, comprising four books that should be read in publication order. The series remains ongoing, with the most recent entry released in 2025. Each novel functions independently while contributing to Grossman's broader body of fantasy work.
Start with Warp, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Warp
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The Magicians Series
Complete3 books (2009–2014)
Lev Grossman's completed fantasy trilogy consists of three books published between 2009 and 2014. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Magicians, followed by The Magician King, and concluding with The Magician's Land. This standalone narrative arc is fully contained within these three volumes.
Start with The Magicians and read in order.
Start this series with The Magicians
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The Magicians Graphic Series
Complete2 books (2020–2020)
Start this series with The Magicians: Alice's Story(With: Lilah Sturges)
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The Silver Arrow Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2022)
Lev Grossman's two-book fantasy series consists of The Silver Arrow and The Golden Swift, published in 2020 and 2022 respectively. Though not officially confirmed as complete, the series appears to have concluded. These books should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. The series represents Grossman's foray into fantasy adventure storytelling.
Start with The Silver Arrow and read in order.
Start this series with The Silver Arrow
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lev Grossman written?
- Lev Grossman has written 36 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lev Grossman series?
- Here are the first books in Lev Grossman's series: Anthologies: 110 Stories; Into Shadow: Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix); Magician's Graphic Novels: The Magicians #1; The Magicians: The Magicians; The Magicians Graphic: The Magicians: Alice's Story(With: Lilah Sturges).
- What order should I read Lev Grossman's books?
- We recommend reading Lev Grossman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lev Grossman still writing new books?
- Yes, Lev Grossman has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.