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Matt Ruff Reading Order

4 series ยท 12 books

Matt Ruff is an acclaimed American writer known for his unique blend of thriller, science fiction, and comic narratives. With a prolific career spanning from 1988 to 2023, he has published 12 books across four series, including Lovecraft Country, which gained further recognition through its HBO adaptation. His works also feature standalone novels, collections, and contributions to The James Tiptree Award Anthology, showcasing his diverse storytelling talent.

Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1994โ€“1994)

#Title
1
Cover of Sewer, Gas and Electric
Sewer, Gas and Electric

Lovecraft Country Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2016โ€“2023)

Start with Lovecraft Country and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country
2
Cover of The Destroyer of Worlds
The Destroyer of Worlds

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1988โ€“2020)

Start with Fool on the Hill, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Fool on the Hill
Fool on the Hill
2
Set This House in Order
3
4
5

The James Tiptree Award Anthology Series

Complete

4 books (2004โ€“2008)

Start with The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1, the first of 4 books in the The James Tiptree Award Anthology series.

#Title
1
Cover of The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1
The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1
2
Cover of The James Tiptree Award Anthology 2(By: Joe Haldeman)
The James Tiptree Award Anthology 2(By: Joe Haldeman)
3
Cover of The James Tiptree Award Anthology 3(By: Jeffrey D. Smith)
The James Tiptree Award Anthology 3(By: Jeffrey D. Smith)
4
Cover of The James Tiptree Award Anthology 4(By: Jeffrey D. Smith)
The James Tiptree Award Anthology 4(By: Jeffrey D. Smith)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Matt Ruff written?
Matt Ruff has written 12 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Matt Ruff series?
Here are the first books in Matt Ruff's series: Lovecraft Country: Lovecraft Country; The James Tiptree Award Anthology: The James Tiptree Award Anthology 1.
What order should I read Matt Ruff's books?
We recommend reading Matt Ruff's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Matt Ruff's series complete?
Matt Ruff has 3 completed series.

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