Nic Stone Reading Order

6 books (2017–2026)

Nic Stone has edited five anthologies spanning literary fiction, young adult, and non-fiction from 2018 through 2026, with the series still ongoing. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Hope Nation and continuing through Welcome Home, Black Enough, Body Talk, Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Dreams of Wakanda: Creators, Writers, and Comics Legends on the Impact of Marvel Studios' Black Panther, and Breakout. Each anthology brings together diverse voices and perspectives across different genres and themes.

Start with Hope Nation, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

#	Title
1	Welcome Home 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hope Nation 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Black Enough 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Body Talk 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Dreams of Wakanda: Creators, Writers, and Comics Legends on the Impact of Marvel Studios' Black Panther 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Breakout 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2021–2022)

Nic Stone's Blackout duology consists of two young adult literary fiction novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blackout followed by Whiteout. The series appears to be complete at two books.

Start with Blackout and read in order.

#	Title
1	Blackout 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Whiteout 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2017–2026)

Nic Stone's Dear Martin series consists of four books published between 2017 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each installment should be read in publication order, beginning with Dear Martin. The series blends literary fiction and young adult storytelling with elements of non-fiction, exploring interconnected narratives across its expanding universe.

Start with Dear Martin and read in order.

#	Title
1	Dear Martin 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dear Justyce 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dear Manny 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dasia [Forever] 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2020–2020)

The Faraway series consists of five complete books published in 2020, each crafted by different authors and best read in publication order. Beginning with Hazel and Gray, the series continues with The Cleaners by Ken Liu, The Prince and the Troll by Rainbow Rowell, The Princess Game by Soman Chainani, and concludes with The Wickeds by Gayle Forman. This literary young adult collection brings together multiple acclaimed voices to create a connected narrative experience.

Start with Hazel and Gray, the first of 5 books in the Faraway series.

1 book (2023–2023)

#	Title
1	The (Young) Antiracist's Workbook(With: Ibram X. Kendi) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2023)

Nic Stone's Shuri series consists of three young adult novels published between 2020 and 2023, following publication order. The trilogy appears to be complete as of 2023. These books should be read sequentially starting with Shuri, followed by The Vanished and Symbiosis.

Start with Shuri and read in order.

#	Title
1	Shuri 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Vanished 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Symbiosis 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2018–2025)

Nic Stone's collection of six standalone novels spans from 2018 to 2025 and continues to grow. Each book functions independently, so readers can begin with any title, though publication order starting with Odd One Out offers a natural entry point. The series encompasses literary fiction and young adult narratives across varied themes and settings, with the most recent installment being Boom Town.

Start with Odd One Out, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Odd One Out 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Jackpot 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Clean Getaway 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fast Pitch 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Chaos Theory 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Boom Town 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible