Naomi Alderman Reading Order
7 series · 66 books · Born 1974
Naomi Alderman is an accomplished English author known for her innovative storytelling across multiple genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and adaptations. With 66 works spread across seven series, her notable creations include the acclaimed "Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor Adventures." Active from 1983 to 2025, Alderman's diverse portfolio also features short stories, novellas, and collaborations with literary icons like Margaret Atwood.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete6 books (2007–2022)
Start with New Writings in the Fantastic, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures Series
Likely Complete36 books (2010–2022)
Start with Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards), the first of 36 books in the Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Coming of the Terraphiles(By: Michael Moorcock) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Night of the Humans(By: David Llewellyn) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Night of the Monsters(By: David Llewellyn) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Nuclear Time(By: Oli Smith) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Forgotten Army(By: Brian Minchin) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Glamour Chase(By: Gary Russell) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The King's Dragon(By: Una McCormack) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Runaway Train(By: Oli Smith) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Blackout(By: Oli Smith) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Borrowed Time 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Dead of Winter(By: James Goss) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Death Riders(By: Justin Richards) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Heart of Stone(By: Trevor Baxendale) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Hunter's Moon(By: Paul Finch) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Paradox Lost(By: George Mann) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Rain of Terror(By: Mike Tucker) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Good, the Bad and the Alien(By: Colin Brake) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Silent Stars Go By(By: Dan Abnett) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Way Through the Woods(By: Una McCormack) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Touched by An Angel(By: Jonathan Morris) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Dark Horizons(By: Jenny Colgan) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Horror of the Space Snakes(By: Gary Russell) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Plague of the Cybermen(By: Justin Richards) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Shroud of Sorrow(By: Tommy Donbavand) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Dalek Generation(By: Nicholas Briggs) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The Doctor: His Lives and Times(By: James Goss,Steve Tribe) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | The Silurian Gift(By: Mike Tucker) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Engines of War(By: George Mann) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Tales of Trenzalore(By: Justin Richards) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | System Wipe(By: Oli Smith) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Extra Time(By: Richard Dungworth) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Terminal of Despair(By: Steve Lyons) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Terrible Lizards(By: Jonathan Green) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | The Water Thief(By: Jacqueline Rayner) 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 |  Rebellion on Treasure Island(By: Bali Rai) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor Adventures Series
Complete8 books (2018–2020)
Start with Combat Magicks(By: Steve Cole), the first of 8 books in the Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor Adventures series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Combat Magicks(By: Steve Cole) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Molten Heart(By: Una McCormack) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Good Doctor(By: Juno Dawson) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Secret in Vault 13(By: David Solomons) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Time Lapse 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Adventures in Lockdown(By: Paul Cornell,Neil Gaiman,Mark Gatiss,Steven Moffat,Russell T. Davies,Vinay Patel,Chris Chibnall,Joy Wilkinson,Pete McTighe) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  At Childhood's End(By: Sophie Aldred) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Maze of Doom(By: David Solomons) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing8 books (1983–2024)
Start with Happy Endings(By: Margaret Atwood), the first of 8 books in the Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Happy Endings(By: Margaret Atwood) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Happy Zombie Sunrise Home(With: Margaret Atwood) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Moral Disorder(By: Margaret Atwood) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Bad News(By: Margaret Atwood) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  War Bears(By: Margaret Atwood) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Two Scorched Men(By: Margaret Atwood) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | My Evil Mother(By: Margaret Atwood) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Cut and Thirst(By: Margaret Atwood) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing2 books (2016–2025)
Start with Zombies, Run! and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Happy Zombie Sunrise Home(With: Margaret Atwood) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete5 books (2006–2023)
Start with Disobedience, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Naomi Alderman written?
- Naomi Alderman has written 66 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Naomi Alderman series?
- Here are the first books in Naomi Alderman's series: Anthologies: New Writings in the Fantastic; Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor Adventures: Apollo 23(By: Justin Richards); Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Combat Magicks(By: Steve Cole); Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas: Happy Endings(By: Margaret Atwood); Non-Fiction: Zombies, Run!.
- What order should I read Naomi Alderman's books?
- We recommend reading Naomi Alderman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Naomi Alderman still writing new books?
- Yes, Naomi Alderman has 2 ongoing series: Margaret Atwood Short Stories/Novellas, Non-Fiction.