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Naomi Novik

Naomi Novik Reading Order

7 series ยท 53 books ยท Born 30 April 1973

Naomi Novik is an acclaimed American author specializing in speculative fiction, with a unique blend of fantasy and historical elements. She has released 53 books across seven series, including the beloved Temeraire series and the Scholomance trilogy. Her most notable standalone works, Uprooted and Spinning Silver, draw inspiration from folklore, showcasing her imaginative storytelling from 2001 to 2025.

Anthologies Series

Complete

18 books (2001โ€“2019)

Start with Wings of Fire, the first of 18 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Wings of Fire
Wings of Fire
2
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Fast Ships, Black Sails
3
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009
4
5
Cover of Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy
Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy
6
Cover of The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
7
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
8
Cover of The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination
The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination
9
10
Cover of The Mammoth Book of Warriors and Wizardry
The Mammoth Book of Warriors and Wizardry
11
The Starlit Wood
12
Cover of Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
13
Galactic Empires
14
New York Fantastic: Fantasy Stories from the City that Never Sleeps
15
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Thirteen
16
The Best of Uncanny
17
The Mythic Dream
18
Cover of Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy

Liberty Vocational Series

Complete

1 book (2011โ€“2011)

#Title
1
Cover of Will Supervillains Be On the Final?
Will Supervillains Be On the Final?

Scholomance Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2020โ€“2022)

Start with A Deadly Education and read in order.

#Title
1
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A Deadly Education
2
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The Last Graduate
3
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The Golden Enclaves

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2024โ€“2024)

#Title
1
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Buried Deep and Other Stories

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2015โ€“2025)

Start with Uprooted and read in order.

#Title
1
2
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Spinning Silver
3
The Summer War

Temeraire Series

Complete

12 books (2006โ€“2017)

Start with Black Powder War, the first of 12 books in the Temeraire series.

#Title
1
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Black Powder War
2
Feast or Famine
3
Cover of His Majesty's Dragon
His Majesty's Dragon
4
Cover of Throne of Jade
Throne of Jade
5
Cover of Empire of Ivory
Empire of Ivory
6
Cover of Victory of Eagles
Victory of Eagles
7
Cover of Tongues of Serpents
Tongues of Serpents
8
9
Cover of Crucible of Gold
Crucible of Gold
10
Cover of Blood of Tyrants
Blood of Tyrants
11
Cover of League of Dragons
League of Dragons
12
Cover of Golden Age and Other Stories
Golden Age and Other Stories

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series

Ongoing

15 books (2010โ€“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.

#Title
1
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
2
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition
3
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition
4
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition
5
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition
6
Cover of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition
7
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition
8
The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition
9
The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition
10
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition
11
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1
12
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2
13
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3
14
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4
15
The Yearโ€™s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5

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.

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