
Sylvain Neuvel Reading Order
4 series Β· 13 books Β· Born 1973
Sylvain Neuvel is a Canadian science fiction author known for imaginative narratives that explore humanity's place in the cosmos. His work spans multiple formats, from interconnected series like Themis Files and Take Them to the Stars to thoughtfully constructed standalones and anthologies. Since 2016, Neuvel has established himself as a distinctive voice in speculative fiction, publishing thirteen books that blend hard sci-fi concepts with compelling human drama.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dark Discoveries - Issue #38 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2019β2026)
Sylvain Neuvel has written two science fiction novels in this ongoing series, beginning with The Test in 2019 and continuing with The Many in 2026. These books should be read in publication order to experience the story as intended. The series remains incomplete with future installments planned.
Start with The Test and read in order.
Start this series with The Test
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Test |
| 2 | The Many |
Take Them to the Stars Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021β2023)
Sylvain Neuvel's Take Them to the Stars trilogy consists of three science fiction novels published between 2021 and 2023 in publication order: A History of What Comes Next, Until the Last of Me, and For the First Time, Again. The series appears to be complete. Readers should begin with the first book and progress through the sequence as intended by the author.
Start with A History of What Comes Next and read in order.
Start this series with A History of What Comes Next
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A History of What Comes Next |
| 2 | Until the Last of Me |
| 3 | For the First Time, Again |
Themis Files Series
Complete7 books (2016β2019)
The Themis Files is a complete science fiction series by Sylvain Neuvel comprising seven books published between 2016 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with FILE 247 and progressing through Sleeping Giants, FILE 002, Waking Gods, FILE 1743, Only Human, and concluding with FILE 2491. This interconnected narrative unfolds through documents, interviews, and found files that piece together a larger story across its installments.
Start with FILE 247, the first of 7 books in the Themis Files series.
Start this series with FILE 247
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | FILE 247 |
| 2 | Sleeping Giants |
| 3 | FILE 002 |
| 4 | Waking Gods |
| 5 | FILE 1743 |
| 6 | Only Human |
| 7 | FILE 2491 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sylvain Neuvel written?
- Sylvain Neuvel has written 13 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2016 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sylvain Neuvel series?
- Here are the first books in Sylvain Neuvel's series: Take Them to the Stars: A History of What Comes Next; Themis Files: FILE 247.
- What order should I read Sylvain Neuvel's books?
- We recommend reading Sylvain Neuvel's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sylvain Neuvel still writing new books?
- Yes, Sylvain Neuvel has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

