Rob Thomas Reading Order
5 series · 47 books
Rob Thomas is a versatile writer celebrated for his contributions to young adult fiction, mystery, and drama. Over his active years from 1996 to 2015, he authored 47 works spanning five series, including the beloved Veronica Mars, as well as standalone novels, short story collections, plays, and contributions to Smart Pop. His engaging storytelling and relatable characters have made significant impacts in the literary world.
Plays Series
Complete1 book (1999–1999)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Drive Me Crazy 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1997–2007)
Start with Doing Time and read in order.
Smart Pop Series
Complete38 books (2003–2015)
Start with Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery), the first of 38 books in the Smart Pop series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Taking the Red Pill(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Five Seasons of Angel(By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Peter S. Beagle,Laura Anne Gilman,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Josepha Sherman,Laura Resnick,Candace Havens,Glenn Yeffeth,Michelle Sagara,Steven Harper,Amy Berner,Marguerite Krause,Abbie Bernstein,Jennifer Crusie,Don DeBrandt,K. Stoddard Hayes,Joy Davidson,Don Kerns) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Stepping through the Stargate(By: P.N. Elrod,Roxanne Conrad) 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Alias Assumed(By: Tracy S. Morris) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Farscape Forever! Sex, Drugs and Killer Muppets(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Finding Serenity(By: Robert Brian Taylor) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Flirting With Pride And Prejudice(By: Glenn Yeffeth,Jennifer Crusie) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  King Kong Is Back! An Unauthorized Look at One Humongous Ape!(By: David Brin) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Navigating the Golden Compass(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Revisiting Narnia(By: Shanna Caughey) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Anthology at the End of the Universe(By: Stephen Baxter,John Shirley,Adam-Troy Castro,Lawrence Watt-Evans,Adam Roberts,Susan Sizemore,Mark W. Tiedemann,Jacqueline Carey,Vox Day,Cory Doctorow,A.M. Dellamonica,Glenn Yeffeth,Selina Rosen,Amy Berner,Maria Alexander,Marguerite Krause,Bruce Bethke,Don DeBrandt,Marie-Catherine Caillava,Mike Byrne) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The War of the Worlds(By: Connie Willis,Mercedes Lackey,H.G. Wells,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lawrence Watt-Evans) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Totally Charmed(By: Maggie Shayne,Rebecca York,Jody Lynn Nye,Evelyn Vaughn,Tanya Huff,Vera Nazarian,Jennifer Crusie) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Boarding the Enterprise(By: Robert J. Sawyer,David Gerrold) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Getting Lost(By: Orson Scott Card) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Investigating CSI(By: Leah Wilson,Donn Cortez) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  So Say We All(By: Peter B. Lloyd,Richard Hatch) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Battle for Azeroth(By: Jody Lynn Nye,Justina Robson,Doranna Durgin,Bill Fawcett,Mel White,James John Bell,James M. Ward,Scott Cuthbertson,Nancy Berman,Jerry Jackson,Chris McCubbin,Maressa Hecht Orzack,Nancy Durgin) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Man from Krypton(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Unauthorized X-Men(By: Leah Wilson,Len Wein) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  This Is Chick-Lit(By: Lauren Baratz-Logsted) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Welcome to Wisteria Lane(By: Leah Wilson) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Coffee at Luke's(By: Leah Wilson,Jennifer Crusie) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Grey's Anatomy 101(By: Leah Wilson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Halo Effect(By: Glenn Yeffeth,Jennifer Thomason) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | House Unauthorized(By: Leah Wilson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Neptune Noir 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Perfectly Plum(By: Leah Wilson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Serenity Found(By: Orson Scott Card,Jacob Clifton,Michael Marano,Jane Espenson,Natalie Haynes,Nathan Fillion) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Webslinger(By: Leah Wilson,Gerry Conway) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Batman Unauthorized(By: Leah Wilson) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Secrets of the Dragon Riders(By: James A. Owen) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | In the Hunt(By: Leah Wilson) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | James Bond in the 21st Century(By: Leah Wilson,Glenn Yeffeth) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | A Taste of True Blood(By: Leah Wilson) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | Ardeur(By: Laurell K. Hamilton) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 | You Do Not Talk About Fight Club(By: Chuck Palahniuk,Read Mercer Schuchardt) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1996–1999)
Start with Rats Saw God, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Veronica Mars Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Start with The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rob Thomas written?
- Rob Thomas has written 47 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Rob Thomas series?
- Here are the first books in Rob Thomas's series: Short Story Collections: Doing Time; Smart Pop: Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery); Veronica Mars: The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line.
- What order should I read Rob Thomas's books?
- We recommend reading Rob Thomas's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Rob Thomas's series complete?
- Rob Thomas has 5 completed series.