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Rainbow Rowell

Rainbow Rowell Reading Order

11 series · 45 books

Literary FictionYoung Adult

Rainbow Rowell crafts contemporary stories across both young adult and adult fiction that center on characters grappling with insecurity and connection. Her novels, including Eleanor & Park and Fangirl, showcase her talent for depicting deeply communicative protagonists who navigate complicated emotions and relationships with humor and vulnerability. Beyond traditional prose, Rowell has expanded her storytelling into graphic novels and manga adaptations, demonstrating her versatility across formats since launching her publishing career in 2011.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
Cover of My True Love Gave to Me
My True Love Gave to Me
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Fangirl: The Manga Series

Ongoing

4 books (2020–2024)

Start with Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga(With: Sam Maggs), the first of 4 books in the Fangirl: The Manga series.

Start this series with Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga(With: Sam Maggs)

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#Title
1
Cover of Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga(With: Sam Maggs)
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga(With: Sam Maggs)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga(With: Sam Maggs)
Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga(With: Sam Maggs)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga
Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga
Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Faraway Series

Complete

5 books (2020–2020)

Start with Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone), the first of 5 books in the Faraway series.

Start this series with Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone)

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#Title
1
Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Cleaners(By: Ken Liu)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Prince and the Troll
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Princess Game(By: Soman Chainani)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Wickeds(By: Gayle Forman)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

#Title
1
Cover of Pumpkinheads(With: Faith Erin Hicks)
Pumpkinheads(With: Faith Erin Hicks)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Runaways Graphic Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (2018–2026)

Start with Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home, the first of 7 books in the Runaways Graphic Novels series.

Start this series with Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home

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#Title
1
Cover of Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home
Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Runaways, Vol. 2: Best Friends Forever
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Runaways, Vol. 3: That Was Yesterday
Runaways, Vol. 3: That Was Yesterday
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Runaways, Vol. 4: But You Can't Hide
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Runaways, Vol. 5: Canon Fodder
Runaways, Vol. 5: Canon Fodder
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Runaways, Vol. 6: Come Away with Me
Runaways, Vol. 6: Come Away with Me
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Think Of The Children
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

She-Hulk (2022) Graphic Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2022–2024)

Start with She-Hulk, Vol. 1: Jen, Again, the first of 6 books in the She-Hulk (2022) Graphic Novels series.

Start this series with She-Hulk, Vol. 1: Jen, Again

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#Title
1
She-Hulk, Vol. 1: Jen, Again
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
She-Hulk, Vol. 2: Jen of Hearts
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
She-Hulk, Vol. 3: Girl Can't Help It
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Sensational She-Hulk
Sensational She-Hulk
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
She-Hulk, Vol. 4: Jen-Sational
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
She-Hulk, Vol. 5: All In
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2016–2023)

Start with Kindred Spirits and read in order.

Start this series with Kindred Spirits

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#Title
1
Cover of Kindred Spirits
Kindred Spirits
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
If the Fates Allow
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2017–2022)

Start with Almost Midnight and read in order.

Start this series with Almost Midnight

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#Title
1
Cover of Almost Midnight
Almost Midnight
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Scattered Showers
Scattered Showers
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Simon Snow Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2015–2022)

Start with Carry On, the first of 4 books in the Simon Snow series.

Start this series with Carry On

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#Title
1
Cover of Carry On
2
Cover of Wayward Son
3
Any Way the Wind Blows
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
My Rosebud Boy
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

6 books (2011–2026)

Start with Attachments, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Attachments

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#Title
1
Cover of Attachments
2
Cover of Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Fangirl
4
Cover of Landline
5
Cover of Slow Dance
6
Cover of Cherry Baby

The Edge of Everything Series

Ongoing

6 books (2026–2026)

Start with Back to You(By: Ann Liang), the first of 6 books in the The Edge of Everything series.

Start this series with Back to You(By: Ann Liang)

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#Title
1
Back to You(By: Ann Liang)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Julia at the Drive-In
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Safe Harbor(By: Nicola Yoon,David Yoon)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Price of Admission(By: Dustin Thao)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Three of Hearts(By: Katie Cotugno)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Winter Breakage(By: David Levithan)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Rainbow Rowell written?
Rainbow Rowell has written 45 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Rainbow Rowell series?
Here are the first books in Rainbow Rowell's series: Fangirl: The Manga: Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga(With: Sam Maggs); Faraway: Hazel and Gray(By: Nic Stone); Runaways Graphic Novels: Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home; She-Hulk (2022) Graphic Novels: She-Hulk, Vol. 1: Jen, Again; Short Stories/Novellas: Kindred Spirits.
What order should I read Rainbow Rowell's books?
We recommend reading Rainbow Rowell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Rainbow Rowell still writing new books?
Yes, Rainbow Rowell has 5 ongoing series: Fangirl: The Manga, Runaways Graphic Novels, She-Hulk (2022) Graphic Novels, Standalone Novels, The Edge of Everything.

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