Lev Grossman Reading Order
8 series · 33 books
Lev Grossman is an accomplished American author known for his innovative approach to fantasy literature, particularly through his acclaimed series, The Magicians. Over his prolific career from 1997 to 2025, he has penned 33 books across eight series, including graphic novels and standalone works. His storytelling captivates readers, blending elements of magic and reality, making him a defining voice in contemporary fantasy.
Anthologies Series
Complete9 books (2004–2019)
Start with 110 Stories, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  110 Stories 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Steampunk III 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Fic: Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Who Done It? 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Airmail: Taking Women of Letters to the World 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Summer Days and Summer Nights 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Eat Joy 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Into Shadow Series
Likely Complete7 books (2022–2022)
Start with Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix), the first of 7 books in the Into Shadow series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Out of the Mirror, Darkness(By: Garth Nix) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Persephone 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Candles Are Burning(By: Veronica G. Henry) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Garden(By: Tomi Adeyemi) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Six Deaths of the Saint(By: Alix E. Harrow) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Undercover(By: Tamsyn Muir) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | What the Dead Know(By: Nghi Vo) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Magician's Graphic Novels Series
Complete6 books (2019–2020)
Start with The Magicians #1, the first of 6 books in the Magician's Graphic Novels series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Map of Tiny Perfect Things 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (1997–2025)
Start with Warp, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Magicians Series
Complete3 books (2009–2014)
Start with The Magicians and read in order.
The Magicians Graphic Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Magicians: The New Class(With: Lilah Sturges,Pius Bak) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Silver Arrow Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2022)
Start with The Silver Arrow and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lev Grossman written?
- Lev Grossman has written 33 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
- 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 Silver Arrow: The Silver Arrow.
- 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.