
Stephenie Meyer Reading Order
7 series Β· 21 books Β· Born 1973-12-24
Stephenie Meyer is an American novelist whose Twilight series became a cultural phenomenon, establishing her as one of the most commercially successful authors of the 2000s. Her vampire romance saga redefined young adult paranormal fiction, earning her the top-selling author position in the United States for 2008 and 2009, with Breaking Dawn winning the British Book Award for Children's Book of the Year. Beyond Twilight, Meyer has written across multiple series and standalone novels, crafting romantic narratives that blend supernatural elements with emotional depth.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | My Ideal Bookshelf |
Madison Avery Series
Complete4 books (2007β2011)
The Madison Avery series is a four-book paranormal romance collection published between 2007 and 2011. The first entry, Prom Nights From Hell, is a multi-author anthology featuring Stephenie Meyer alongside Kim Harrison, Meg Cabot, Lauren Myracle, and Michele Jaffe. The remaining three booksβEarly to Death, Early to Rise; Once Dead, Twice Shy; and Something Deadly This Way Comesβwere written by Kim Harrison. The series is complete and should be read in publication order.
Start with Prom Nights From Hell(With: Kim Harrison,Meg Cabot,Lauren Myracle,Michele Jaffe), the first of 4 books in the Madison Avery series.
Start this series with Prom Nights From Hell(With: Kim Harrison,Meg Cabot,Lauren Myracle,Michele Jaffe)
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Prom Nights From Hell(With: Kim Harrison,Meg Cabot,Lauren Myracle,Michele Jaffe) |
| 2 | Early to Death, Early to Rise(By: Kim Harrison) |
| 3 | Once Dead, Twice Shy(By: Kim Harrison) |
| 4 | Something Deadly This Way Comes(By: Kim Harrison) |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2008β2016)
Stephenie Meyer's two standalone science fiction romance novels were published over an eight-year span from 2008 to 2016. The Host came first in 2008, followed by The Chemist in 2016, and the series is now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Host. Both novels showcase Meyer's work in adult romance and speculative fiction.
Start with The Host and read in order.
Start this series with The Host
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Host |
| 2 | The Chemist |
Twilight Series
Complete5 books (2005β2020)
The complete Twilight series spans five novels published between 2005 and 2020, with the final book, Midnight Sun, released fifteen years after Breaking Dawn. Stephenie Meyer's paranormal romance saga should be read in publication order, beginning with Twilight and continuing through New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn before concluding with Midnight Sun. This finished series is best experienced sequentially, as each installment builds directly on the events and character development of the previous books.
Start with Twilight, the first of 5 books in the Twilight series.
Start this series with Twilight
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Twilight |
| 2 | New Moon |
| 3 | Eclipse |
| 4 | Breaking Dawn |
| 5 | Midnight Sun |
Twilight Companion Series
Complete3 books (2009β2011)
The Twilight Companion series consists of three complete companion volumes published between 2009 and 2011 by Stephenie Meyer. These illustrated guides and journals should be read in publication order, beginning with The Twilight Journals. The series provides supplementary material for fans of the Twilight romance saga, including official illustrated companions and detailed reference content.
Start with The Twilight Journals and read in order.
Start this series with The Twilight Journals
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Twilight Journals |
| 2 | Breaking Dawn Part 1: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion |
| 3 | The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide |
Twilight Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2009β2016)
Stephenie Meyer's collection of Twilight-related short fiction consists of two complete works published between 2009 and 2016. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, released in 2009, offers a novella-length perspective on minor characters from the main series, while Life and Death, published in 2016, presents a gender-swapped retelling of the original Twilight story. These works should be read in publication order and are best approached after familiarity with the primary Twilight saga, though they can be enjoyed by both longtime fans and those new to Meyer's vampire romance world.
Start with The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner and read in order.
Start this series with The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner |
| 2 | Life and Death |
Twilight: The Graphic Novel Series
Complete4 books (2010β2013)
The Twilight: The Graphic Novel series adapts Stephenie Meyer's romance saga into illustrated format across four volumes published between 2010 and 2013. The complete series consists of two volumes each for Twilight and New Moon, and should be read in publication order beginning with Twilight Vol. 1. This finished series presents the source material through graphic novel storytelling rather than traditional prose.
Start with Twilight Vol. 1, the first of 4 books in the Twilight: The Graphic Novel series.
Start this series with Twilight Vol. 1
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Twilight Vol. 1 |
| 2 | Twilight Vol. 2 |
| 3 | New Moon Vol. 1 |
| 4 | New Moon Vol. 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Stephenie Meyer written?
- Stephenie Meyer has written 21 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Stephenie Meyer series?
- Here are the first books in Stephenie Meyer's series: Madison Avery: Prom Nights From Hell(With: Kim Harrison,Meg Cabot,Lauren Myracle,Michele Jaffe); Twilight: Twilight; Twilight Companion: The Twilight Journals; Twilight Short Stories/Novellas: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner; Twilight: The Graphic Novel: Twilight Vol. 1.
- What order should I read Stephenie Meyer's books?
- We recommend reading Stephenie Meyer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Stephenie Meyer's series complete?
- Stephenie Meyer has 7 completed series.

