Matt Haig Reading Order
8 series · 30 books · Born 3 July 1975
Matt Haig is a British writer celebrated for his imaginative storytelling across both children's and adult literature. He has authored 30 books spanning eight series, including notable titles like Christmas, Evie, Shadow Forest, and Truth Pixie, along with standalone novels. Active from 2004 to 2026, his work often blends elements of fantasy with deep emotional insights.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2011–2019)
Start with Haunted, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Christmas Series
Complete3 books (2015–2017)
Start with A Boy Called Christmas and read in order.
Evie Series
Complete2 books (2019–2020)
Start with Evie and the Animals and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete4 books (2014–2021)
Start with Humans: An A-Z, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  A Mouse Called Miika 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Shadow Forest Series
Complete3 books (2007–2008)
Start with Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing11 books (2004–2026)
Start with The Labrador Pact / The Last Family in England, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Labrador Pact / The Last Family in England 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Dead Fathers Club 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Possession of Mr Cave 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Radleys 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  To Be A Cat 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Humans 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Echo Boy 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  How to Stop Time 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Midnight Library 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Life Impossible 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Midnight Train 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Truth Pixie Series
Complete2 books (2018–2019)
Start with The Truth Pixie and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Matt Haig written?
- Matt Haig has written 30 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Matt Haig series?
- Here are the first books in Matt Haig's series: Anthologies: Haunted; Christmas: A Boy Called Christmas; Evie: Evie and the Animals; Non-Fiction: Humans: An A-Z; Shadow Forest: Samuel Blink and the Forbidden Forest.
- What order should I read Matt Haig's books?
- We recommend reading Matt Haig's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Matt Haig still writing new books?
- Yes, Matt Haig has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.