Stewart O’Nan Reading Order
8 series · 168 books · Born 1961
Stewart O'Nan is an award-winning literary fiction writer whose emotionally nuanced novels explore the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. His acclaimed works span multiple genres including mystery, horror, and creative nonfiction, with signature novels like Snow Angels and Last Night at the Lobster demonstrating his gift for capturing human vulnerability and small-town American life. A prolific author of over 160 books across numerous series since 1993, O'Nan has been recognized by Granta as one of America's Best Young Novelists for his unflinching examinations of grief, community, and mortality.
Akashic Noir Series
Ongoing121 books (2002–2025)
Start with San Francisco Noir, the first of 121 books in the Akashic Noir series.
Start this series with San Francisco Noir
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Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (1996–2016)
Start with Granta 54, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Granta 54
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Emily Maxwell Series
Ongoing4 books (2002–2025)
Start with Wish You Were Here, the first of 4 books in the Emily Maxwell series.
Start this series with Wish You Were Here
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2000–2004)
Start with The Circus Fire and read in order.
Start this series with The Circus Fire
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2007–2012)
Start with Last Night at the Lobster and read in order.
Start this series with Last Night at the Lobster
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete14 books (1994–2022)
Start with Snow Angels, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Snow Angels
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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Series
Ongoing15 books (2010–2024)
Start with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, the first of 15 books in the The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror series.
Start this series with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Stewart O’Nan written?
- Stewart O’Nan has written 168 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Stewart O’Nan series?
- Here are the first books in Stewart O’Nan's series: Akashic Noir: San Francisco Noir; Anthologies: Granta 54; Emily Maxwell: Wish You Were Here; Non-Fiction: The Circus Fire; Short Stories/Novellas: Last Night at the Lobster.
- What order should I read Stewart O’Nan's books?
- We recommend reading Stewart O’Nan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Stewart O’Nan still writing new books?
- Yes, Stewart O’Nan has 3 ongoing series: Akashic Noir, Emily Maxwell, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.