
Rudyard Kipling Reading Order
15 series · 291 books · Born 1865-12-30
Rudyard Kipling was a British writer born in Bombay whose imaginative tales have captivated readers across multiple generations since the late nineteenth century. Best known for The Jungle Book and his acclaimed short stories, Kipling mastered narrative forms ranging from adventure fiction to poetry, earning recognition as a transformative figure in short-story development. His children's literature remains foundational to the genre, while his broader body of work spans fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction with distinctive storytelling that reflects his experiences in colonial India.
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Anthologies Series
Complete38 books (1952–2020)
This 37-book anthology series spans from 1952 to 2020 and collects diverse stories, poems, and tales across fantasy, mystery, horror, literary fiction, and young adult genres. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with 50 Great Short Stories and progressing through curated collections such as A St. Nicholas Anthology, The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories, Mysterious Sea Stories, and Detection by Gaslight, among others. Each volume brings together works that explore themes ranging from occult narratives and supernatural tales to classic detective stories and romantic literature. This comprehensive anthology series offers readers a broad introduction to short fiction and poetry across multiple genres and time periods.
Start with 50 Great Short Stories, the first of 37 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with 50 Great Short Stories
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Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series
Ongoing28 books (1671–2024)
The Everyman's Library Pocket Poets is an ongoing series of 28 poetry collections featuring works by classic and notable poets, launched in 1671 and continuing through 2024. Each volume in the series presents poems by a single poet, arranged in publication order starting with Herbert: Poems and including works by major figures such as Wordsworth, Byron, Keats, Blake, Shakespeare, Milton, and Eliot. These portable, curated anthologies are designed to make canonical poetry accessible to general readers. Read the series in publication order to follow the chronological development of English and world poetry across centuries.
Start with Herbert: Poems(By: ), the first of 28 books in the Everyman's Library Pocket Poets series.
Start this series with Herbert: Poems(By: )
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Gothic Fantasy Series
Ongoing95 books (1667–2026)
This Gothic Fantasy series comprises 91 books spanning from 1667 to 2026 and should be read in publication order. The collection is ongoing and brings together classic and contemporary works across fantasy, mystery, horror, literary fiction, and related genres, beginning with foundational texts like Paradise Lost and progressing through short story anthologies and single-author collections that explore gothic and speculative themes.
Start with Paradise Lost & Other Poems(By: John Milton), the first of 91 books in the Gothic Fantasy series.
Start this series with Paradise Lost & Other Poems(By: John Milton)
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| 5 | Chilling Horror Short Stories(By: Charles Dickens,Arthur Conan Doyle,Bram Stoker,Edgar Allan Poe,Robert Louis Stevenson,Elizabeth Gaskell,J. Sheridan Le Fanu,Guy de Maupassant,Thomas Hardy,Ambrose Bierce,H.P. Lovecraft,Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Nathaniel Hawthorne,Edith Wharton,D.H. Lawrence,Lucy Taylor,William Hope Hodgson,A. Merritt,John Buchan,F. Marion Crawford,Robert E. Howard,C.L. Moore,Frank Long,Robert W. Chambers,Rebecca J. Allred,Frank Roger,Gwendolyn Kiste,Elise Forier Edie,Michael Paul Gonzalez,D.J. Tyrer,William R.D. Wood,Kristopher Triana,James Lecky,Glen Damien Campbell,Justin Coates,John H. Dromey,Andrew J. Wilson,Bill Kte'pi,Ed Grabianowski,Gillian Whitaker,Nick Wells,Laura Bulbeck,Dale Townshend,Michael Bondies,David A Elsensohn,Eric Esser,John Neruda,Frances Bodlam,Josie Mitchell) |
| 6 | Science Fiction Short Stories(By: David Tallerman,Rachael K. Jones,Sarah Hans,Brian Trent,Adrian Ludens,Keyan Bowes,Beth Cato,Andy Sawyer,Zach Shephard,Alexis A. Hunter,M. Darusha Wehm,Edward Ahern,Patrick Tumblety,Donald Jacob Uitvlugt,Kate O'Connor,Conor Powers-Smith,Stewart C. Baker,MikeMorgan,Nemma Wollenfang,Jacob M. Lambert,Laura Bulbeck,Rob Hartzell) |
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| 21 | Alien Invasion Short Stories(By: H.G. Wells,H.P. Lovecraft,Jonathan Swift,A. Merritt,Voltaire,Claude Lalumière,Rich Larson,Rachael K. Jones,George Allan England,Patrick Parrinder,Austin Hall,William R.D. Wood,John Walters,Bo Balder,Maria Haskins,Garrett P. Serviss,Sunil Patel,Jennifer Rachel Baumer,Laura Pearlman,Robert Potter,Tim Pieraccini,Angus McIntyre,Suo Hefu,George Chesney,Stephen G. Parks,Eric Reitan,S.A. Westerley) |
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| 31 | Robots & Artificial Intelligence Short Stories(By: George Cotronis,Rich Larson,Rachael K. Jones,Bruce Golden,Holly Lyn Walrath,Monte Lin,Eleanor R. Wood,David Sklar,Nemma Wollenfang,Deborah Davitt,Trixie Nisbet,Luke Dormehl,Roan Clay,Jeff Deck,Christopher Geeson,Rob Hartzell,Nathaniel Hosford,Chloie Piveral,Claire Sorrenson,Sara Uckelman) |
| 32 | American Gothic Short Stories(By: Ramsey Campbell,Lucy A. Snyder,Lina Rather,Sean Logan,Wendy Nikel,Christi Nogle,Lynette Mejía,Madison McSweeney,Russell James,M.Regan,Monika Elbert,Terri Bruce,Maxx Fidalgo,Joshua Hiles,Clayton Kroh,Joe Nazare,Rebecca Ring,Mike Robinson,Valerie B. Williams,Nemma Wollenfang) |
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| 34 | Cosy Crime Short Stories(By: Arthur Conan Doyle,E.E. King,G.K. Chesterton,R. Austin Freeman,Arnold Bennett,Edgar Wallace,Arthur Morrison,Martin Edwards,Ernest Bramah,Maurice Leblanc,Amanda C. Davis,Stephanie Bedwell-Grime,Emmuska Orczy,Israel Zangwill,Anna Katharine Green,Catherine Louisa Pirkis,Flame Tree Studio,Andrew Forrester,Nancy Sweetland,Jeffrey B. Burton,Louise Taylor,Annette Siketa,Philip Brian Hall,Tom Mead,C.B. Channell,Michael Martin Garrett,Trixie Nisbet,Joshua Boyce,Sarah Holly Bryant,Gregory Von Dare,B. David Spicer,Elise Warner,Anton Chekhov) |
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| 47 | Lovecraft Mythos New & Classic Collection(By: Robert Bloch,Ramsey Campbell,Ambrose Bierce,H.P. Lovecraft,Fritz Leiber,Henry Kuttner,Hal Bodner,Clark Ashton Smith,William Browning Spencer,Mark Samuels,Robert E. Howard,Victor LaValle,Frank Long,Lord Dunsany,Arthur Machen,Caitlín R. Kiernan,Robert W. Chambers,Nancy Kilpatrick,JG Faherty,Rachael K. Jones,Cody Goodfellow,Evey Brett,John Llewellyn Probert,Zealia Bishop,Hazel Heald,Jonathan Thomas,Donald Tyson,Thana Niveau,Douglas Wynne,Helen E. Davis,N.R. Lambert,Scott R. Jones,Gillian Whitaker,Nick Wells,Taylor Bentley,Catherine Taylor,Caroline Watson,August E. Derleth,John Possidente,R.S. Stefoff) |
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| 49 | Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales(By: Abbie Farwell Brown,Andrew Lang,Jacob Grimm,Wilhelm Grimm,Joseph Jacobs,Yei Theodora Ozaki,Douglas Hyde,Thomas Malory,Jeremiah Curtin,Henry Rowe Schoolcraft,Lewis Spence,Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford,James Mooney,Charles Godfrey Leland,Florence Holbrook,E.A. Wallis Budge,Richard Wilhelm,F. Hadland Davis,Norman Hinsdale Pitman,Yi Ryuk,Charles Montgomery Skinner,Edmund Leamy,Sophia Morrison,William Elliot Griffis,James Scarth Gale,Elphinstone Dayrell,Alice Werner,M.I. Ogumefu,William Butler Yeats,Diane Purkiss,George W. Bateman,Elsie Finnimore Buckley,Margaret Compton,Jonathan Ceredig Davies,George Douglas,Alice Elizabeth Dracott,George Grey,Francis Hindes Groome,H.A. Guerber,Eleanor Hull,W.F. Kirby,Ignác Kúnos,Minnie Martin,Frederick H. Martens,W.R.S. Ralston,A.G. Seklemian,Chauncy Hugh Stigand,J.R. Walker,E.T.C. Werner,William Drake Westervelt,Lady Wilde,Albert Henry Wratislaw) |
| 50 | Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales(By: Abbie Farwell Brown,Andrew Lang,Jacob Grimm,Wilhelm Grimm,Joseph Jacobs,Yei Theodora Ozaki,Douglas Hyde,Thomas Malory,Jeremiah Curtin,Henry Rowe Schoolcraft,Lewis Spence,James Mooney,Charles Godfrey Leland,Florence Holbrook,E.A. Wallis Budge,Richard Wilhelm,F. Hadland Davis,Norman Hinsdale Pitman,Yi Ryuk,Charles Montgomery Skinner,Edmund Leamy,Sophia Morrison,William Elliot Griffis,James Scarth Gale,Elphinstone Dayrell,Alice Werner,M.I. Ogumefu,William Butler Yeats,Diane Purkiss,George W. Bateman,Elsie Finnimore Buckley,Margaret Compton,Jonathan Ceredig Davies,George Douglas,Alice Elizabeth Dracott,George Grey,Francis Hindes Groome,H.A. Guerber,Eleanor Hull,W.F. Kirby,Ignác Kúnos,Minnie Martin,Frederick H. Martens,W.R.S. Ralston,A.G. Seklemian,Chauncy Hugh Stigand,J.R. Walker,E.T.C. Werner,William Drake Westervelt,Lady Wilde,Albert Henry Wratislaw) |
| 51 | Black Sci-Fi Short Stories(By: K. Tempest Bradford,Russell Nichols,Wole Talabi,W.E.B. Du Bois,Tara Campbell,Walidah Imarisha,James Beamon,Martin R. Delany,Sandra M. Grayson,Patty Nicole Johnson,Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins,Temi Oh,Michelle F. Goddard,Tia Ross,Harambee K. Grey-Sun,Sutton E. Griggs,Emmalia Harrington,Edward Johnson,Megan Pindling,Sylvie Soul,Lyle Stiles) |
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Graphic Spin Series
Complete29 books (2008–2014)
The Graphic Spin series comprises 28 graphic novel adaptations of classic fairy tales and children's stories, published between 2008 and 2014. Each book retells a beloved tale through illustrated panels, featuring creative interpretations by various writers and artists. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Beauty and the Beast. While the stories can be enjoyed independently, reading them sequentially allows readers to experience the full range of classic narratives reimagined in graphic novel format.
Start with Beauty and the Beast(By: Michael Dahl), the first of 28 books in the Graphic Spin series.
Start this series with Beauty and the Beast(By: Michael Dahl)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
Picture Series
Complete2 books (1900–1983)
The Picture series by Rudyard Kipling consists of two complete fantasy and literary fiction works published across more than eight decades, from 1900 to 1983. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Elephant's Child and continuing with The Butterfly That Stamped. This short series blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and literary storytelling typical of Kipling's diverse writing across genres.
Start with The Elephant's Child and read in order.
Start this series with The Elephant's Child
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudiblePoetry Series
Complete1 book (1892–1892)
Poetry for Young People Series
Complete28 books (1977–2017)
Poetry for Young People is a 28-book anthology series published between 1977 and 2017, now complete. Each volume introduces young readers to the work of a major poet or poetic tradition, with entries featuring selections from poets ranging from Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson to William Shakespeare and contemporary voices. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Walt Whitman, as each book stands independently while collectively building a comprehensive introduction to poetry across different eras and styles.
Start with Walt Whitman(By: Walt Whitman), the first of 28 books in the Poetry for Young People series.
Start this series with Walt Whitman(By: Walt Whitman)
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Puck Series
Complete2 books (1906–1910)
This two-book fantasy series by Rudyard Kipling spans from 1906 to 1910 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Puck of Pook's Hill followed by Rewards and Fairies. Kipling blends fantasy, mystery, and literary elements across these interconnected volumes that appeal to both young adult and adult readers.
Start with Puck of Pook's Hill and read in order.
Start this series with Puck of Pook's Hill
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (1888–1988)
Rudyard Kipling's collection of five short stories and novellas spans from 1888 to 1988 and encompasses adventure, fantasy, and mysterious tales across multiple genres including literary fiction, horror, and young adult appeal. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Man Who Would Be King and continuing through The Return of Imray, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, The Cat That Walked by Himself, and concluding with The Maltese Cat. These standalone yet thematically connected stories showcase Kipling's versatile storytelling across adventure narratives, animal fables, and supernatural mysteries.
Start with The Man Who Would Be King, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Man Who Would Be King
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Story Collections Series
Complete33 books (1888–2018)
Rudyard Kipling's Short Story Collections span 130 years across 33 volumes, beginning with Plain Tales from the Hills in 1888 and concluding in 2018. These collections showcase Kipling's diverse literary range, encompassing fantasy, mystery, horror, and literary fiction alongside works for young readers and non-fiction pieces. The series should be read in publication order to follow the chronological development of Kipling's storytelling craft and thematic interests. Start with Plain Tales from the Hills and continue through the complete sequence, which includes celebrated works such as Just So Stories, Traffics and Discoveries, and Actions and Reactions.
Start with Plain Tales from the Hills, the first of 33 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Plain Tales from the Hills
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1890–1909)
This collection comprises eight standalone novels by Rudyard Kipling published between 1890 and 1909, representing the complete series. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Light That Failed and concluding with With the Night Mail. Each novel stands independently and explores diverse genres including fantasy, mystery, horror, and literary fiction, showcasing Kipling's versatility as a writer across adventure, social commentary, and speculative storytelling.
Start with The Light That Failed, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Light That Failed
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Tales of Mystery & The Supernatural Series
Complete7 books (2006–2009)
Tales of Mystery & The Supernatural is a seven-book anthology series featuring classic mystery, horror, and supernatural fiction published between 2006 and 2009. Edited by various compilers including David Stuart Davies, the series collects stories spanning vampire tales, true crime accounts, ghost stories, and detective fiction from authors like Rudyard Kipling, Lafcadio Hearn, and Sir Andrew Caldecott. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Strange Tales and concluding with Casebook of Sexton Blake.
Start with Strange Tales, the first of 7 books in the Tales of Mystery & The Supernatural series.
Start this series with Strange Tales
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The Jungle Book Series
Complete2 books (1893–1895)
Rudyard Kipling's two-book Jungle Book series was published between 1893 and 1895 and remains complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Jungle Book followed by The Second Jungle Book. This classic literary fantasy collection spans multiple genres and has captivated readers across generations.
Start with The Jungle Book and read in order.
Start this series with The Jungle Book
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleThe Year of the Cat Series
Likely Complete12 books (2020–2021)
The Year of the Cat is a twelve-book anthology series published between 2020 and 2021, featuring stories centered around feline themes curated by Kristine Kathryn Rusch and collaborators. Each volume includes contributions from multiple authors spanning genres including fantasy, mystery, horror, and literary fiction. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Cat of Cozy Situations. The collection appears to be complete as of 2021.
Start with A Cat of Cozy Situations(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Ed Gorman,Carole Nelson Douglas,Dean Wesley Smith,W.W. Jacobs,Mary A. Turzillo,Dory Crowe), the first of 12 books in the The Year of the Cat series.
Start this series with A Cat of Cozy Situations(By: Kristine Kathryn Rusch,Ed Gorman,Carole Nelson Douglas,Dean Wesley Smith,W.W. Jacobs,Mary A. Turzillo,Dory Crowe)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Rudyard Kipling written?
- Rudyard Kipling has written 291 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1667 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Rudyard Kipling series?
- Here are the first books in Rudyard Kipling's series: Anthologies: 50 Great Short Stories; Everyman's Library Pocket Poets: Herbert: Poems(By: ); Gothic Fantasy: Paradise Lost & Other Poems(By: John Milton); Graphic Spin: Beauty and the Beast(By: Michael Dahl); Picture: The Elephant's Child.
- What order should I read Rudyard Kipling's books?
- We recommend reading Rudyard Kipling's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Rudyard Kipling still writing new books?
- Yes, Rudyard Kipling has 2 ongoing series: Everyman's Library Pocket Poets, Gothic Fantasy.

