
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
Ongoing10 books (2013β2025)
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 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Clarkesworld Year Nine: Volume One 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Long List Anthology Volume 4 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Clarkesworld Year Ten: Volume One 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Long List Anthology Volume 5 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Far Out: Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Some of the Best from Tor.com: 2020 Edition 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 200, May 2023 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 9 2025Buy πΊπΈ |
CatNet Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019β2021)
Start with Catfishing on CatNet and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Catfishing on CatNet 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Chaos on CatNet 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
Collections Series
Complete3 books (2011β2017)
Start with Comrade Grandmother and Other Stories and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Comrade Grandmother and Other Stories 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Gift of the Winter King and Other Stories 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Cat Pictures Please and Other Stories 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Eliana's Song Series
Complete2 books (2002β2003)
Start with Fires of the Faithful and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fires of the Faithful 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Turning the Storm 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete6 books (2017β2023)
Start with Cat Pictures Please, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Pictures Please 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Thing About Ghost Stories 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Little Free Library 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Monster 2020Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Better Living Through Algorithms 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Year Without Sunshine 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2023β2026)
Start with Liberty's Daughter and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty's Daughter 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Obstetrix 2026Buy πΊπΈ |
The Dead Rivers Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2004β2006)
Start with Freedom's Gate and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom's Gate 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Freedom's Apprentice 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Freedom's Sisters 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

