Libba Bray Reading Order
5 series · 30 books
Libba Bray is an American young adult author known for blending historical fantasy, magical realism, and literary storytelling across multiple acclaimed series. Her works range from the Victorian-era paranormal mysteries of the Gemma Doyle trilogy to the sprawling supernatural mystery of The Diviners, a series set in 1920s New York, while standalone novels like Going Bovine and Beauty Queens showcase her gift for weaving social commentary with imaginative narratives. With nearly thirty books published since 2000, Bray has established herself as a versatile voice in young adult fiction, creating richly imagined worlds populated by complex characters navigating both magical and contemporary challenges.
Anthologies Series
Complete12 books (2007–2018)
Start with The Restless Dead, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Restless Dead
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Diviners Series
Complete4 books (2012–2020)
Start with The Diviners, the first of 4 books in the Diviners series.
Start this series with The Diviners
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Gemma Doyle Series
Complete3 books (2003–2007)
Start with A Great and Terrible Beauty and read in order.
Start this series with A Great and Terrible Beauty
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing5 books (2009–2026)
Start with Going Bovine, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Going Bovine
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Sweet Sixteen Series
Complete6 books (2000–2000)
Start with Julia(By: Melinda Metz), the first of 6 books in the Sweet Sixteen series.
Start this series with Julia(By: Melinda Metz)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Libba Bray written?
- Libba Bray has written 30 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2000 to 2026.
- 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.