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.
Anthologies Series
Complete18 books (2001–2019)
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)
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)
Start with Uprooted and read in order.
Start this series with Uprooted
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Temeraire Series
Complete12 books (2006–2017)
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)
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.