Piers Anthony Reading Order

2 books (2013–2014)

The Aliena series is a two-book fantasy and science fiction sequence by Piers Anthony, consisting of Aliena (2013) and Aliena Too (2014). The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first installment. Both books were released within a year of each other, offering a finished narrative arc for readers seeking a contained story in Anthony's expansive catalog.

Start with Aliena and read in order.

21 books (1967–2023)

This anthology series collects Piers Anthony's contributions across twenty different anthologies spanning from 1967 to 2021, likely representing the complete range of his published short fiction and essays in these collections. The series should be read in publication order to follow the chronological development of his work across fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction anthologies. Anthony's pieces appear alongside works by other authors in these themed volumes, which range from science fiction and fantasy collections to specialized anthologies focused on topics like humor and charitable causes.

Start with Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1967, the first of 20 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Analog Science Fiction and Fact, November 1967 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Science Against Man 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Berkley Showcase: Vol. 3 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tales from the Great Turtle 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Bits of the Dead 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Crossed Genres Issue 5: Humor 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Wonder 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	What Fears Become 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Attic Toys 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	One and Wonder 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Fantasy For Good: A Charitable Anthology 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Unidentified Funny Objects 3 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Dragons, Droids & Doom 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Unidentified Funny Objects 4 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Writer's Retweet 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Forsaken 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Little Girl Lost: Thirteen Tales of Youth Disrupted 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Little Boy Lost: More Tales of Youth Disrupted 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Good, the Bad, & the Cute: The Secret Ways of Dolls 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Black Cat Weekly #121 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1980–1990)

The Apprentice Adept is a seven-book fantasy and science fiction series by Piers Anthony, published between 1980 and 1990. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Split Infinity and concluding with Phaze Doubt. This finished sequence blends imaginative worldbuilding across its full span of installments.

Start with Split Infinity, the first of 7 books in the Apprentice Adept series.

#	Title
1	Split Infinity 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blue Adept 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Juxtaposition 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Out of Phaze 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Robot Adept 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Unicorn Point 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Phaze Doubt 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1967–1989)

The Aton series comprises four science fiction novels published between 1967 and 1989, beginning with Chthon by Piers Anthony and continuing with Phthor. The final two installments, Plasm and Soma, were written in collaboration with Charles Platt. This complete series should be read in publication order to follow the story arc across all four books.

Start with Chthon, the first of 4 books in the Aton series.

#	Title
1	Chthon 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Phthor 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Plasm(By: Charles Platt) 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Soma(By: Charles Platt) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1968–1975)

Battle Circle is a three-book science fiction series by Piers Anthony, with entries published between 1968 and 1975. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Sos the Rope, followed by Var the Stick, and concluding with Neq the Sword. Each novel stands as a self-contained story while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the series.

Start with Sos the Rope and read in order.

#	Title
1	Sos the Rope 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Var the Stick 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Neq the Sword 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1983–2002)

The Bio Of A Space Tyrant series consists of six science fiction novels by Piers Anthony, published between 1983 and 2002, following a complete arc that should be read in publication order. Beginning with Refugee and concluding with The Iron Maiden, the series tracks the rise of a controversial leader across the solar system through interconnected narratives. Each installment builds upon the previous one to tell the larger story of ambition, power, and consequence in a future setting.

Start with Refugee, the first of 6 books in the Bio Of A Space Tyrant series.

#	Title
1	Refugee 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mercenary 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Executive 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Politician 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Statesman 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Iron Maiden 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2003–2008)

Piers Anthony's ChroMagic series comprises five complete fantasy novels published between 2003 and 2008. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Key to Chroma and continuing through Key to Havoc, Key to Destiny, Key to Liberty, and concluding with Key to Survival. This finished series offers a full narrative arc across its five volumes.

Start with Key to Chroma, the first of 5 books in the ChroMagic series.

#	Title
1	Key to Chroma 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Key to Havoc 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Key to Destiny 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Key to Liberty 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Key to Survival 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1977–1982)

The Cluster series is a complete five-book science fiction sequence by Piers Anthony published between 1977 and 1982. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cluster, also published as Vicinity Cluster, followed by Chaining the Lady, Kirlian Quest, Thousandstar, and concluding with Viscous Circle. This series represents Anthony's exploration of interstellar civilization and alien contact within a science fiction framework.

Start with Cluster / Vicinity Cluster, the first of 5 books in the Cluster series.

#	Title
1	Cluster / Vicinity Cluster 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Chaining the Lady 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kirlian Quest 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thousandstar 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Viscous Circle 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2015–2017)

This three-book anthology series was published between 2015 and 2017 as a complete collection. The series spans fantasy and science fiction stories, with each installment bringing together multiple authors' contributions to shared themed volumes. Read the books in publication order: begin with Chronology, continue with Cast No Shadows, and finish with Darkscapes to experience the full arc of this collaborative anthology project.

Start with Chronology(By: J.R. Rain,Matthew S. Cox,Richard Roberts,Andrew Buckley) and read in order.

#	Title
1	Chronology 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Chronology(By: J.R. Rain,Matthew S. Cox,Richard Roberts,Andrew Buckley) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cast No Shadows 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cast No Shadows(By: Jordan Elizabeth,Amy L. Gale,Joan O. Scharf) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Darkscapes 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1993–2010)

The Geodyssey series by Piers Anthony consists of five complete novels published between 1993 and 2010. This fantasy and science fiction sequence should be read in publication order, beginning with Isle of Woman and continuing through Shame of Man, Hope of Earth, Muse of Art, and concluding with Climate of Change. The series explores humanity's journey across geography and time through interconnected narratives spanning millennia.

Start with Isle of Woman, the first of 5 books in the Geodyssey series.

#	Title
1	Isle of Woman 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shame of Man 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hope of Earth 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Muse of Art 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Climate of Change 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2019)

Piers Anthony's Hair trilogy consists of three books published between 2016 and 2019 and should be read in publication order beginning with Hair Power, followed by Hair Suite, and concluding with Hair Peace. The series is complete, with all three installments now available. This fantasy and science fiction trilogy explores themes central to Anthony's distinctive storytelling style.

Start with Hair Power and read in order.

#	Title
1	Hair Power 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hair Suite 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hair Peace 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (1983–2007)

Incarnations of Immortality is a complete eight-book fantasy series by Piers Anthony, published between 1983 and 2007. Each novel follows a different protagonist who becomes an Incarnation, a supernatural being embodying a universal principle, and while the books can be enjoyed individually, they are best read in publication order to fully appreciate how the series evolves across the span of decades. The series consists of On a Pale Horse, Bearing an Hourglass, With a Tangled Skein, Wielding a Red Sword, Being a Green Mother, For Love of Evil, And Eternity, and Under a Velvet Cloak.

Start with On a Pale Horse, the first of 8 books in the Incarnations Of Immortality series.

#	Title
1	On a Pale Horse 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bearing an Hourglass 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	With a Tangled Skein 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wielding a Red Sword 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Being a Green Mother 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	For Love of Evil 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	And Eternity 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Under a Velvet Cloak 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1974–1976)

The Jason Striker series comprises six complete martial arts action novels by Piers Anthony published between 1974 and 1976. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Kiai! and continuing through Mistress of Death, The Bamboo Bloodbath, Ninja's Revenge, Amazon Slaughter, and concluding with Curse of the Ninja. This standalone series follows a consistent protagonist across its six installments.

Start with Kiai!, the first of 6 books in the Jason Striker series.

#	Title
1	Kiai! 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mistress of Death 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bamboo Bloodbath 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ninja's Revenge 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Amazon Slaughter 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Curse of the Ninja 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1987–1992)

Kelvin Of Rud is a five-book fantasy series by Piers Anthony published between 1987 and 1992. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dragon's Gold and concluding with Mouvar's Magic. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential to fully experience this fantasy adventure.

Start with Dragon's Gold, the first of 5 books in the Kelvin Of Rud series.

#	Title
1	Dragon's Gold 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Serpent's Silver 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chimaera's Copper 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Orc's Opal 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Mouvar's Magic 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2012–2012)

The Metal Maiden series by Piers Anthony comprises four complete fantasy and science fiction novels published in 2012. Reading the books in publication order—beginning with Awares, followed by Fly Trap, Shepherd, and To Be a Woman—provides the intended narrative experience. This finished series offers a full arc across its four installments.

Start with Awares, the first of 4 books in the Metal Maiden series.

4 books (1991–2001)

The Mode series by Piers Anthony consists of four science fiction fantasy novels published between 1991 and 2001. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Virtual Mode and continuing through Fractal Mode, Chaos Mode, and DoOon Mode. This finished series blends Anthony's characteristic science fiction and fantasy elements across its four installments.

Start with Virtual Mode, the first of 4 books in the Mode series.

#	Title
1	Virtual Mode 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fractal Mode 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chaos Mode 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	DoOon Mode 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1988–2007)

Piers Anthony's Non-Fiction series comprises five books published between 1988 and 2007, with the complete collection best read in publication order. Beginning with Bio of an Ogre and concluding with Alfred, this finished series includes Piers Anthony's Visual Guide to Xanth, Letters to Jenny, and How Precious Was That While. The works span autobiography, reference material, and correspondence from the prolific science fiction and fantasy author.

Start with Bio of an Ogre, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	Bio of an Ogre 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Piers Anthony's Visual Guide to Xanth 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Letters to Jenny 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	How Precious Was That While 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Alfred 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1968–1976)

Of Man and Manta is a complete three-book science fiction series by Piers Anthony published between 1968 and 1976. The trilogy consists of Omnivore, Orn, and Ox and should be read in publication order. Each novel explores themes of human adaptation and survival through distinct speculative scenarios.

Start with Omnivore and read in order.

#	Title
1	Omnivore 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Orn 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ox 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2017–2019)

Piers Anthony's PAKK trilogy spans three books published between 2017 and 2019, combining the author's signature fantasy and science fiction elements. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Virtue Inverted, followed by Amazon Expedient, and concluding with Magenta Salvation. Each book builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative.

Start with Virtue Inverted and read in order.

#	Title
1	Virtue Inverted 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Amazon Expedient 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Magenta Salvation 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1989–2003)

This complete two-book fantasy and science fiction series by Piers Anthony spans from 1989 to 2003 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Pornucopia followed by The Magic Fart. The series combines Anthony's characteristic blend of fantastical and speculative elements across its two entries.

Start with Pornucopia and read in order.

#	Title
1	Pornucopia 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Magic Fart 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2011–2012)

Piers Anthony's Return of Aladdin trilogy consists of three complete fantasy novels published between 2011 and 2012. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Aladdin Relighted, followed by Aladdin Sins Bad, and concluding with Aladdin and the Flying Dutchman. This finished series offers a modern reimagining of the classic Aladdin tale across its three installments.

Start with Aladdin Relighted and read in order.

#	Title
1	Aladdin Relighted 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Aladdin Sins Bad 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Aladdin and the Flying Dutchman 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2008–2023)

Piers Anthony's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises seven books published between 2008 and 2023, featuring Knave, Juliet, Serial, Odd Exam, Noah's Brick, Pira, and Quinquepedalian. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. These fantasy and science fiction works showcase Anthony's range across shorter narrative forms.

Start with Knave, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#	Title
1	Knave 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Juliet 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Serial 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Odd Exam 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Noah's Brick 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Pira 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Quinquepedalian 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (1985–2021)

Piers Anthony's Short Story Collections series spans ten volumes of fantasy and science fiction stories published between 1985 and 2021. The series begins with Anthonology and should be read in publication order, progressing through works like Alien Plot, the Relationships subseries, Cautionary Tales, and concluding with Read the Read: Three Tiny Tales. The series appears to be complete as of 2021.

Start with Anthonology, the first of 10 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#	Title
1	Anthonology 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Alien Plot 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Relationships 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Relationships II 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Relationships III 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Relationships IV 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Relationships V 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Cautionary Tales 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Relationships VI 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Read the Read: Three Tiny Tales 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

46 books (1968–2017)

This collection comprises 46 standalone novels by Piers Anthony, published between 1968 and 2017, with the series now complete. Each book is independent and can be read in any order, though readers interested in following Anthony's full body of work may choose to read them in publication order, beginning with The Ring, cowritten with Robert E. Margroff. The series spans multiple genres including fantasy, science fiction, and nonfiction, showcasing Anthony's diverse storytelling across decades of prolific writing.

Start with The Ring(With: Robert E. Margroff), the first of 46 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	The Ring(With: Robert E. Margroff) 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hasan 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Macroscope 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The E.S.P. Worm(With: Robert E. Margroff) 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Prostho Plus 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Race Against Time 1973Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Rings of Ice 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Triple Detente 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	But What of Earth?(With: Robert Coulson) 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Steppe 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Pretender(With: Frances Hall) 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Mute 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Hard Sell 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Ghost 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Shade of the Tree 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Through the Ice(With: Robert Kornwise) 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Total Recall 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Balook 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Dead Morn(With: Roberto Fuentes) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Firefly 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Mercycle 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Tatham Mound 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Killobyte 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Caterpillar's Question(With: Philip Jose Farmer) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	If I Pay Thee Not in Gold(With: Mercedes Lackey) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Earth 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	The Willing Spirit(With: Alfred Tella) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Spider Legs(With: Clifford A. Pickover) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Volk(With: Brad Linaweaver) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Dream a Little Dream(With: Julie Brady) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Quest for the Fallen Star(With: Alan Riggs,James Richey) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Realty Check 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	The Gutbucket Quest(With: Ron Leming) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	The Secret of Spring(With: Jo Anne Taeusch) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Tortoise Reform 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Eroma 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Pandora Park 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	The Sopaths 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Dolfin Tayle(With: J.R. Rain) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Dragon Assassin(With: J.R. Rain) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Jack and the Giants(With: J.R. Rain) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	WereWoman 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Lavabull(With: J.R. Rain) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Service Goat 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	The Worm Returns(With: J.R. Rain) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	The Journey(With: J.R. Rain) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1979–1980)

Piers Anthony's Tarot series consists of three fantasy and science fiction novels published between 1979 and 1980. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with God of Tarot, followed by Faith of Tarot, and concluding with Vision of Tarot. This finished series blends the author's signature style across multiple genres into a cohesive narrative arc.

Start with God of Tarot and read in order.

#	Title
1	God of Tarot 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Faith of Tarot 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Vision of Tarot 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2011–2017)

The Trail Mix series by Piers Anthony comprises two complete fantasy and science fiction novels published between 2011 and 2017. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Amoeba and continuing to Beetle Juice. Both books are essential to experiencing the full narrative arc of this concluded series.

Start with Amoeba and read in order.

#	Title
1	Amoeba 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Beetle Juice 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (2012–2026)

The Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology is an ongoing series of humorous short story collections edited by Piers Anthony, spanning 13 volumes published from 2012 to 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with the first Unidentified Funny Objects collection and continuing through subsequent numbered entries, with thematic volumes like Funny Science Fiction, Funny Fantasy, and Funny Horror interspersed throughout. Each book features a curated selection of comedic fiction across multiple genres including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This anthology series appeals to readers seeking lighthearted, entertaining short works from various authors.

Start with Unidentified Funny Objects, the first of 13 books in the Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology series.

#	Title
1	Unidentified Funny Objects 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Unidentified Funny Objects 2 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Unidentified Funny Objects 3 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Funny Science Fiction 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Unidentified Funny Objects 4 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Funny Fantasy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Unidentified Funny Objects 5 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Funny Horror 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Unidentified Funny Objects 6 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Unidentified Funny Objects 7 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Unidentified Funny Objects 8 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Unidentified Funny Objects 9 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Unidentified Funny Objects 10 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

50 books (1977–2027)

Xanth is an ongoing fantasy series by Piers Anthony comprising 49 books published from 1977 to 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Spell for Chameleon and continuing through the most recent installment. This long-running collection follows interconnected stories set in a magical version of Florida populated by magical talents, creatures, and enchantments that evolve across the expanding narrative.

Start with A Spell for Chameleon, the first of 49 books in the Xanth series.

#	Title
1	A Spell for Chameleon 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Source of Magic 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Castle Roogna 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Centaur Aisle 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Night Mare 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Ogre, Ogre 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Dragon on a Pedestal 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Crewel Lye 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Golem in the Gears 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Vale of the Vole 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Heaven Cent 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Man from Mundania 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Isle of View 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Question Quest 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Demons Don't Dream 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Color of Her Panties 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Harpy Thyme 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Geis of the Gargoyle 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Roc and a Hard Place 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Yon Ill Wind 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Faun & Games 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Zombie Lover 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Xone of Contention 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Dastard 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Swell Foop 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Up in a Heaval 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Cube Route 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Currant Events 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Pet Peeve 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Stork Naked 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Air Apparent 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Two to the Fifth 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Jumper Cable 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Knot Gneiss 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Well-Tempered Clavicle 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Luck of the Draw 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Board Stiff 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Esrever Doom 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Five Portraits 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Isis Orb 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Ghost Writer in the Sky 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Fire Sail 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Jest Right 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	A Tryst of Fate 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Skeleton Key 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Six Crystal Princesses 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	Apoca Lips 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Three Novel Nymphs 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Knicklepede Knight 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Limbo 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1990–1990)

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1	Return to Centaur 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible