Patrick Ness Reading Order
7 series · 37 books · Born 1971-10-17
Patrick Ness is an acclaimed American-British author recognized for his engaging young adult fiction and thought-provoking narratives. Spanning from 2003 to 2026, he has penned 37 books across seven series, including the popular Chaos Walking trilogy and the Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody. Additionally, his work features standalone novels, short story collections, and contributions to the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary e-shorts.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (2011–2019)
Start with One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Doctor Who: 11 Doctors, 11 Stories 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Booby Trap and Other Bits and Boobs 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Doctor Who: 12 Doctors, 12 Stories 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Chaos Walking Series
Complete6 books (2008–2013)
Start with The Knife of Never Letting Go, the first of 6 books in the Chaos Walking series.
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody and read in order.
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Series
Complete12 books (2013–2014)
Start with A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer), the first of 12 books in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Nothing O'Clock(By: Neil Gaiman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer,Richelle Mead) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Spore(By: Alex Scarrow) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Beast of Babylon(By: Charlie Higson) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage(By: Derek Landy) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Nameless City(By: Michael Scott) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Ripple Effect(By: Malorie Blackman) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Roots of Evil(By: Philip Reeve) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Spear of Destiny(By: Marcus Sedgwick) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Tip of the Tongue 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Lights Out(By: Holly Black) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
New World Trilogy Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Piper at the Gates of Dusk 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Topics About Which I Know Nothing 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete9 books (2003–2023)
Start with The Crash of Hennington, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Patrick Ness written?
- Patrick Ness has written 37 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Patrick Ness series?
- Here are the first books in Patrick Ness's series: Anthologies: One for the Trouble: Book Slam Volume 1; Chaos Walking: The Knife of Never Letting Go; Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody: Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody; Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts: A Big Hand for the Doctor(By: Eoin Colfer).
- What order should I read Patrick Ness's books?
- We recommend reading Patrick Ness's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Patrick Ness still writing new books?
- Yes, Patrick Ness has 1 ongoing series: Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody.