Libba Bray Reading Order
5 series · 29 books
Libba Bray is a celebrated American author known for her captivating young adult fiction, blending elements of fantasy and historical themes. With 29 titles spanning five series, including the acclaimed Diviners and Gemma Doyle trilogies, as well as standalone novels and anthologies, she has made a significant mark in the literary world. Active from 2000 to 2025, Bray's inventive storytelling continues to resonate with readers.
Anthologies Series
Complete12 books (2007–2018)
Start with The Restless Dead, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Restless Dead 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Up All Night 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Half-Minute Horrors 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Vacations from Hell 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Who Done It? 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Futuredaze 2: Reprise 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Summer Days and Summer Nights 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Dear Heartbreak 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Hope Nation 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  How I Resist 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Diviners Series
Complete4 books (2012–2020)
Start with The Diviners, the first of 4 books in the Diviners series.
Gemma Doyle Series
Complete3 books (2003–2007)
Start with A Great and Terrible Beauty and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2009–2025)
Start with Going Bovine, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Sweet Sixteen Series
Complete6 books (2000–2000)
Start with Julia(By: Melinda Metz), the first of 6 books in the Sweet Sixteen series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Libba Bray written?
- Libba Bray has written 29 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Libba Bray series?
- Here are the first books in Libba Bray's series: Anthologies: The Restless Dead; Diviners: The Diviners; Gemma Doyle: A Great and Terrible Beauty; Sweet Sixteen: Julia(By: Melinda Metz).
- What order should I read Libba Bray's books?
- We recommend reading Libba Bray's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Libba Bray still writing new books?
- Yes, Libba Bray has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.