Naomi Novik Reading Order
7 series · 53 books · Born 1973-04-30
Naomi Novik is an acclaimed American fantasy and horror author who has built her career on imaginative retellings and darkly inventive worldbuilding. Best known for the Temeraire series, which reimagines the Napoleonic Wars through the lens of aerial dragon combat, and the Scholomance trilogy, a dark academia series set in a sinister magical school, Novik crafts stories that blend folklore, history, and gothic elements. Her standalone novels Uprooted and Spinning Silver draw inspiration from Eastern European mythology and classic fairy tales, establishing her reputation for creating richly layered fantasy narratives with strong narrative voices and morally complex characters.
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Anthologies Series
Complete18 books (2001–2019)
Naomi Novik appears in 18 anthologies published between 2001 and 2019, ranging across fantasy, horror, and science fiction collections. These anthologies are complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Wings of Fire. The series includes various themed collections such as Naked City, focused on urban fantasy, and The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities, as well as year's best selections from major speculative fiction publications.
Start with Wings of Fire, the first of 18 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Wings of Fire
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Liberty Vocational Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
Scholomance Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2022)
Naomi Novik's Scholomance trilogy is a dark fantasy horror series comprising three books released between 2020 and 2022. The series follows a complete narrative arc and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Deadly Education, followed by The Last Graduate and concluding with The Golden Enclaves. This standalone trilogy combines elements of fantasy and horror to create a self-contained story arc that appears to be finished.
Start with A Deadly Education and read in order.
Start this series with A Deadly Education
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2015–2025)
Naomi Novik has written three standalone fantasy novels between 2015 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though they were released in publication order: Uprooted, Spinning Silver, and The Summer War. Readers who want to experience these works as Novik intended should follow the publication sequence.
Start with Uprooted and read in order.
Start this series with Uprooted
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Temeraire Series
Complete12 books (2006–2017)
The Temeraire series is a 12-book fantasy sequence written by Naomi Novik and published between 2006 and 2017. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Black Powder War and concluding with League of Dragons, with the collection Golden Age and Other Stories following after. This finished series spans from the initial installment through its final entry, offering a comprehensive narrative arc across all volumes.
Start with Black Powder War, the first of 12 books in the Temeraire series.
Start this series with Black Powder War
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror is an ongoing anthology series spanning 15 volumes published between 2010 and 2024. The series began with annual editions from 2010 through 2019, then transitioned to a numbered volume format starting with Volume 1. Each installment collects the finest dark fantasy and horror short fiction from its respective year, curated by editor Naomi Novik. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the evolution of the genre across the series.
Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Naomi Novik written?
- Naomi Novik has written 53 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Naomi Novik series?
- Here are the first books in Naomi Novik's series: Anthologies: Wings of Fire; Scholomance: A Deadly Education; Temeraire: Black Powder War; The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror: The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition.
- What order should I read Naomi Novik's books?
- We recommend reading Naomi Novik's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Naomi Novik still writing new books?
- Yes, Naomi Novik has 2 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.