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Naomi Kritzer

Naomi Kritzer Reading Order

7 series Β· 28 books Β· Born 23 April 1973

Naomi Kritzer is a prominent American author known for her engaging speculative fiction. With 28 books spanning seven series, including the popular CatNet and The Dead Rivers Trilogy, she has captivated readers since 2002. Her diverse body of work also features standalone novels and various short stories, showcasing her innovative storytelling style.

Anthologies Series

Ongoing

10 books (2013–2025)

Start with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2013, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2013
2
The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One
3
Clarkesworld Year Nine: Volume One
4
The Long List Anthology Volume 4
5
Clarkesworld Year Ten: Volume One
6
The Long List Anthology Volume 5
7
Far Out: Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy
8
Some of the Best from Tor.com: 2020 Edition
9
Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 200, May 2023
10
The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 9

CatNet Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2019–2021)

Start with Catfishing on CatNet and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Catfishing on CatNet
Catfishing on CatNet
2
Cover of Chaos on CatNet
Chaos on CatNet

Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2017)

Start with Comrade Grandmother and Other Stories and read in order.

#Title
1
Comrade Grandmother and Other Stories
2
Gift of the Winter King and Other Stories
3
Cover of Cat Pictures Please and Other Stories
Cat Pictures Please and Other Stories

Eliana's Song Series

Complete

2 books (2002–2003)

Start with Fires of the Faithful and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Fires of the Faithful
Fires of the Faithful
2
Cover of Turning the Storm
Turning the Storm

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2017–2023)

Start with Cat Pictures Please, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Cover of Cat Pictures Please
Cat Pictures Please
2
The Thing About Ghost Stories
3
Little Free Library
4
5
Better Living Through Algorithms
6
The Year Without Sunshine

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2023–2026)

Start with Liberty's Daughter and read in order.

#Title
1
Liberty's Daughter
2

The Dead Rivers Trilogy Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2006)

Start with Freedom's Gate and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Freedom's Gate
Freedom's Gate
2
Cover of Freedom's Apprentice
Freedom's Apprentice
3
Cover of Freedom's Sisters
Freedom's Sisters

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Naomi Kritzer written?
Naomi Kritzer has written 28 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Naomi Kritzer series?
Here are the first books in Naomi Kritzer's series: Anthologies: The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2013; CatNet: Catfishing on CatNet; Collections: Comrade Grandmother and Other Stories; Eliana's Song: Fires of the Faithful; Short Stories/Novellas: Cat Pictures Please.
What order should I read Naomi Kritzer's books?
We recommend reading Naomi Kritzer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Naomi Kritzer still writing new books?
Yes, Naomi Kritzer has 2 ongoing series: Anthologies, Standalone Novels.

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