Naomi Novik Reading Order
7 series · 53 books · 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
Complete18 books (2001–2019)
Start with Wings of Fire, the first of 18 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Wings of Fire 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fast Ships, Black Sails 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Warriors 2 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Unfettered 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Mammoth Book of Warriors and Wizardry 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Starlit Wood 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Unfettered II: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Galactic Empires 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | New York Fantastic: Fantasy Stories from the City that Never Sleeps 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Thirteen 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | The Best of Uncanny 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Mythic Dream 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Unfettered III: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Liberty Vocational Series
Complete1 book (2011–2011)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Will Supervillains Be On the Final? 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
Scholomance Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020–2022)
Start with A Deadly Education and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Buried Deep and Other Stories 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2015–2025)
Start with Uprooted and read in order.
Temeraire Series
Complete12 books (2006–2017)
Start with Black Powder War, the first of 12 books in the Temeraire series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Black Powder War 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Feast or Famine 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  His Majesty's Dragon 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Throne of Jade 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Empire of Ivory 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Victory of Eagles 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Tongues of Serpents 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Vici 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Crucible of Gold 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Blood of Tyrants 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  League of Dragons 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Golden Age and Other Stories 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.