Vera Nazarian Reading Order

11 books (1999–2014)

Vera Nazarian's Anthologies series comprises eleven complete collections published between 1999 and 2014, spanning fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction short works. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with The Age of Reason: Stories For a New Millennium and concluding with Stars of Darkover. The series includes themed collections focused on romantic fantasy, speculative fiction, and fan-inspired selections from popular media franchises.

Start with The Age of Reason: Stories For a New Millennium, the first of 11 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	The Age of Reason: Stories For a New Millennium 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Outside the Box: The Best Short Fiction from Bookface.Com 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Strange Pleasures 2 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Totally Charmed 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sages & Swords 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Best New Romantic Fantasy 2 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	New Writings in the Fantastic 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Sky Whales and Other Wonders 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	A Visitor's Guide to Mystic Falls: Your Favorite Authors on The Vampire Diaries 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Music of Darkover 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Stars of Darkover 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2014–2020)

The Atlantis Grail is a complete four-book fantasy and science fiction series by Vera Nazarian, published between 2014 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order: Qualify, Compete, Win, and Survive. This series combines fantastical and speculative elements across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Qualify, the first of 4 books in the Atlantis Grail series.

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1	Qualify 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Compete 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Win 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Survive 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2025–2025)

3 books (2013–2013)

The Cobweb Bride trilogy by Vera Nazarian consists of three fantasy novels published in 2013 that form a complete series. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cobweb Bride, followed by Cobweb Empire, and concluding with Cobweb Forest. This finished trilogy offers a self-contained narrative arc across its three installments.

Start with Cobweb Bride and read in order.

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1	Cobweb Bride 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cobweb Empire 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cobweb Forest 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2006–2006)

2 books (2003–2013)

The Lords of Rainbow series by Vera Nazarian consists of two fantasy and science fiction novels published over a decade apart in 2003 and 2013. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Lords of Rainbow followed by Lore of Rainbow. The books blend elements of fantasy and speculative fiction in a narrative that unfolds across both volumes.

Start with Lords of Rainbow and read in order.

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1	Lords of Rainbow 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lore of Rainbow 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2012)

Vera Nazarian's complete non-fiction series comprises two books published between 2010 and 2012 that should be read in publication order. The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration was released first, followed by Vampires Are from Venus, Werewolves Are from Mars, offering readers a finished collection from an author known for work across fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction genres.

Start with The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration and read in order.

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1	The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Vampires Are from Venus, Werewolves Are from Mars 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2005–2018)

This completed collection spans eight fantasy and science fiction short stories and novellas by Vera Nazarian, published between 2005 and 2018. The series includes The Clock King and the Queen of the Hourglass, The Duke in His Castle, The Young Woman in a House of Old, Old Farts, The Witch Who Made Adjustments, Three Names of the Hidden God, Life, Inc., and Streets Running Like a River. These standalone tales should be read in publication order to experience Nazarian's evolving creative vision across the collection.

Start with The Clock King and the Queen of the Hourglass, the first of 8 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	The Clock King and the Queen of the Hourglass 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Duke in His Castle 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Young Woman in a House of Old 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Old Farts 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Witch Who Made Adjustments 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Three Names of the Hidden God 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Life, Inc. 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Streets Running Like a River 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2010)

Vera Nazarian's complete collection of short story compilations spans from 2006 to 2010, featuring two volumes that blend fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction elements. These interconnected collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Salt of the Air followed by After the Sundial, to fully appreciate the author's varied storytelling across genres. With both volumes now complete, readers can experience Nazarian's full range of short fiction work.

Start with Salt of the Air and read in order.

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1	Salt of the Air 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	After the Sundial 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

42 books (2003–2015)

The Smart Pop series is a collection of 38 essay anthologies exploring popular culture across fantasy, science fiction, and television, published between 2003 and 2015. Each book focuses on a different franchise or cultural phenomenon, featuring essays by various authors that examine themes, characters, and storytelling within those universes. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Seven Seasons of Buffy.

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.

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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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Taking the Red Pill(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Stepping through the Stargate(By: P.N. Elrod,Roxanne Conrad) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	What Would Sipowicz Do? Race, Rights and Redemption in NYPD Blue(By: Glenn Yeffeth,Shanna Caughey) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Alias Assumed(By: Tracy S. Morris) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Farscape Forever! Sex, Drugs and Killer Muppets(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Finding Serenity(By: Robert Brian Taylor) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Flirting With Pride And Prejudice(By: Glenn Yeffeth,Jennifer Crusie) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	King Kong Is Back! An Unauthorized Look at One Humongous Ape!(By: David Brin) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Navigating the Golden Compass(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Revisiting Narnia(By: Shanna Caughey) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The War of the Worlds(By: Connie Willis,Mercedes Lackey,H.G. Wells,Mike Resnick,Stephen Baxter,Lawrence Watt-Evans) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Totally Charmed 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Beauty(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Boarding the Enterprise(By: Robert J. Sawyer,David Gerrold) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Getting Lost(By: Orson Scott Card) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Investigating CSI(By: Leah Wilson,Donn Cortez) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	So Say We All(By: Peter B. Lloyd,Richard Hatch) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Man from Krypton(By: Glenn Yeffeth) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Unauthorized X-Men(By: Leah Wilson,Len Wein) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	This Is Chick-Lit(By: Lauren Baratz-Logsted) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Welcome to Wisteria Lane(By: Leah Wilson) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Coffee at Luke's(By: Leah Wilson,Jennifer Crusie) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Grey's Anatomy 101(By: Leah Wilson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Halo Effect(By: Glenn Yeffeth,Jennifer Thomason) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	House Unauthorized(By: Leah Wilson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Jack Bauer for President(By: Leah Wilson,Richard Miniter) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Neptune Noir(By: Rob Thomas) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Perfectly Plum(By: Leah Wilson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Serenity Found(By: Orson Scott Card,Jacob Clifton,Michael Marano,Jane Espenson,Natalie Haynes,Nathan Fillion) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Webslinger(By: Leah Wilson,Gerry Conway) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Batman Unauthorized(By: Leah Wilson) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Batman Unauthorized(By: Leah Wilson,Alan J. Porter) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Secrets of the Dragon Riders(By: James A. Owen) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	In the Hunt(By: Leah Wilson) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	James Bond in the 21st Century(By: Leah Wilson,Glenn Yeffeth) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	A Taste of True Blood(By: Leah Wilson) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Ardeur(By: Laurell K. Hamilton) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	You Do Not Talk About Fight Club(By: Chuck Palahniuk,Read Mercer Schuchardt) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2002–2002)

3 books (2009–2012)

This three-book fantasy series by Vera Nazarian reimagines classic Jane Austen novels with supernatural and fantastical elements. Published between 2009 and 2012, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Mansfield Park and Mummies, followed by Northanger Abbey and Angels and Dragons, and concluding with Pride and Platypus. Each installment blends Austen's literary foundations with imaginative twists that appeal to fans of both classic literature and speculative fiction.

Start with Mansfield Park and Mummies and read in order.

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1	Mansfield Park and Mummies 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Northanger Abbey and Angels and Dragons 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Pride and Platypus 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2021–2026)

The Atlantis Grail Novella series by Vera Nazarian consists of fantasy and science fiction novellas published between 2021 and 2022. This likely complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Aeson: Blue, followed by Aeson: Black, and Xelio: Red. The three interconnected installments form a cohesive story within the larger Atlantis Grail universe.

Start with Aeson: Blue and read in order.

2 books (2021–2023)

The Atlantis Grail Superfan Extras series by Vera Nazarian consists of two supplementary volumes published between 2021 and 2023, likely now complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Atlantis Grail Companion followed by People of the Atlantis Grail. The series serves as companion material for fans of Nazarian's fantasy and science fiction work, offering additional content related to the main Atlantis Grail universe.

Start with The Atlantis Grail Companion and read in order.