Mary Stewart Reading Order
5 series · 25 books · Born 12 September 1916
Mary Stewart was a renowned British author celebrated for her contributions to the fantasy and romance genres. Over her prolific career from 1954 to 2017, she published 25 books across five series, including the acclaimed Arthurian Saga, as well as standalone novels, children's literature, poetry collections, and short stories. Her most notable work, "The Crystal Cave," remains a favorite among fans of historical fiction and mythology.
Arthurian Saga Series
Complete5 books (1970–1995)
Start with The Crystal Cave, the first of 5 books in the Arthurian Saga series.
Children's Series
Complete3 books (1971–1980)
Start with The Little Broomstick and read in order.
Poetry Collections Series
Complete1 book (1990–1990)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Frost on the Window and Other Poems 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (1968–2017)
Start with The Wind Off the Small Isles and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete14 books (1954–1997)
Start with Madam, Will You Talk?, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Madam, Will You Talk? 1954Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Wildfire at Midnight 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Thunder on the Right 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Nine Coaches Waiting 1958Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | My Brother Michael 1959Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Ivy Tree 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Moon-Spinners 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  This Rough Magic 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Airs Above the Ground 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Gabriel Hounds 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Touch Not the Cat 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Thornyhold 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Stormy Petrel 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Rose Cottage 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mary Stewart written?
- Mary Stewart has written 25 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1954 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Mary Stewart series?
- Here are the first books in Mary Stewart's series: Arthurian Saga: The Crystal Cave; Children's: The Little Broomstick; Short Stories/Novellas: The Wind Off the Small Isles.
- What order should I read Mary Stewart's books?
- We recommend reading Mary Stewart's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mary Stewart's series complete?
- Mary Stewart has 5 completed series.