Yoon Ha Lee Reading Order
10 series · 100 books
Yoon Ha Lee is an American science fiction and fantasy author whose intricate, mathematically-influenced prose builds richly imagined worlds spanning both intimate short stories and expansive space opera narratives. His Machineries of Empire trilogy, beginning with Ninefox Gambit, established him as a master of hard science fiction blending military drama with innovative worldbuilding, earning the Locus Award for Best First Novel in 2017. With prolific output across multiple series including short fiction collections and essays, Lee has become known for exploring themes of identity, power, and transformation through genre-bending storytelling.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing51 books (2004–2025)
Start with In Lands That Never Were, the first of 45 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with In Lands That Never Were
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Machineries Of Empire Series
Complete4 books (2016–2019)
Start with Ninefox Gambit, the first of 4 books in the Machineries Of Empire series.
Start this series with Ninefox Gambit
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Moonstorm Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with Moonstorm and read in order.
Start this series with Moonstorm
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Ongoing12 books (2011–2026)
Start with A Vector Alphabet of Interstellar Travel, the first of 12 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with A Vector Alphabet of Interstellar Travel
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Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing3 books (2020–2026)
Start with Phoenix Extravagant and read in order.
Start this series with Phoenix Extravagant
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The Vela Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
The WisCon Chronicles Series
Complete8 books (2008–2017)
Start with The WisCon Chronicles, Vol. 2(By: Elizabeth Bear,Rachel Swirsky,Kelly Link,Mark Rich,Lawrence Schimel,Nisi Shawl,Eileen Gunn,L. Timmel Duchamp,Nnedi Okorafor,Nicola Griffith,Catherynne M. Valente,N.K. Jemisin,K. Tempest Bradford,Na'amen Gobert Tilahun,Joan Haran,Laura Quilter,Laurie J. Marks,K. Joyce Tsai,Tom LaFarge,Kate Schaefer,Rosalyn Berne,Susan Simensky Bietila,Jacqueline A. Gross,Chris Nakashima Brown,M.J. Hardman), the first of 8 books in the The WisCon Chronicles series.
Start this series with The WisCon Chronicles, Vol. 2(By: Elizabeth Bear,Rachel Swirsky,Kelly Link,Mark Rich,Lawrence Schimel,Nisi Shawl,Eileen Gunn,L. Timmel Duchamp,Nnedi Okorafor,Nicola Griffith,Catherynne M. Valente,N.K. Jemisin,K. Tempest Bradford,Na'amen Gobert Tilahun,Joan Haran,Laura Quilter,Laurie J. Marks,K. Joyce Tsai,Tom LaFarge,Kate Schaefer,Rosalyn Berne,Susan Simensky Bietila,Jacqueline A. Gross,Chris Nakashima Brown,M.J. Hardman)
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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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Thousand Worlds Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2023)
Start with Dragon Pearl and read in order.
Start this series with Dragon Pearl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Yoon Ha Lee written?
- Yoon Ha Lee has written 100 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Yoon Ha Lee series?
- Here are the first books in Yoon Ha Lee's series: Anthologies: In Lands That Never Were; Machineries Of Empire: Ninefox Gambit; Moonstorm: Moonstorm; Short Stories/Novellas: A Vector Alphabet of Interstellar Travel; The WisCon Chronicles: The WisCon Chronicles, Vol. 2(By: Elizabeth Bear,Rachel Swirsky,Kelly Link,Mark Rich,Lawrence Schimel,Nisi Shawl,Eileen Gunn,L. Timmel Duchamp,Nnedi Okorafor,Nicola Griffith,Catherynne M. Valente,N.K. Jemisin,K. Tempest Bradford,Na'amen Gobert Tilahun,Joan Haran,Laura Quilter,Laurie J. Marks,K. Joyce Tsai,Tom LaFarge,Kate Schaefer,Rosalyn Berne,Susan Simensky Bietila,Jacqueline A. Gross,Chris Nakashima Brown,M.J. Hardman).
- What order should I read Yoon Ha Lee's books?
- We recommend reading Yoon Ha Lee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Yoon Ha Lee still writing new books?
- Yes, Yoon Ha Lee has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Moonstorm, Short Stories/Novellas, Standalone Novels, The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror.