Ali Smith
📚 Where to Start?
About the Author
Ali Smith is a published author, journalist, playwright, and academic. Ali Smith was born August 24, 1962, in Scotland in Inverness. Her parents were working class. She grew up in a local council house. She moved to Cambridge, where she currently resides. She attended Aberdeen for her higher education and then pursued her Ph.D. at Cambridge but didn’t finish it. She talks about how she started writing in a magazine interview in 2004, where she briefly spoke about how coming down with chronic fatigue syndrome for the better part of a year. Smith talked about how she did have to give up working at the University of Strathclyde lecturing. Even though this was tough, it also came with a silver lining for the author as it finally allowed her the chance to pursue her passion. Smith knew th. Ali Smith is the author of over 41 books across 7 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Anthologies series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ali Smith has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Gliff Books
-
Gliff In 'Gliff', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Gliff Books saga.(2025) ⭐ Start here
-
Glyph Join the adventure in 'Glyph' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Gliff Books series by Ali Smith.(2025) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Seasonal Books
-
Autumn 'Autumn' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Seasonal Books series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(2016)
-
Winter Join the adventure in 'Winter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Seasonal Books series by Ali Smith.(2017)
-
Spring Experience the magic of 'Spring' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Seasonal Books universe.(2019)
-
Summer Join the adventure in 'Summer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Seasonal Books series by Ali Smith.(2020)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
-
Like The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Like', another thrilling entry from Ali Smith.(1997)
-
Hotel World Experience the magic of 'Hotel World' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2001)
-
The Accidental Join the adventure in 'The Accidental' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Ali Smith.(2005)
-
Girl Meets Boy 'Girl Meets Boy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(2007)
-
There but for the Experience the magic of 'There but for the' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2011)
-
How to Be Both Experience the magic of 'How to Be Both' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2014)
-
Companion Piece Experience the magic of 'Companion Piece' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2022)
-
Gliff In 'Gliff', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2025)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
-
The Story of Antigone Experience the magic of 'The Story of Antigone' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2011)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
-
Other Stories and other stories 'Other Stories and other stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(1999)
-
Free Love and Other Stories 'Free Love and Other Stories' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Ali Smith.(2001)
-
The Whole Story and Other Stories Experience the magic of 'The Whole Story and Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2003)
-
Writ The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Writ', another thrilling entry from Ali Smith.(2006)
-
The First Person and Other Stories The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'The First Person and Other Stories', another thrilling entry from Ali Smith.(2008)
-
Shire 'Shire' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(2013)
-
Public Library and Other Stories 'Public Library and Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(2015)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
-
Artful The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Artful', another thrilling entry from Ali Smith.(2012)
-
In the Spirit of Spark Experience the magic of 'In the Spirit of Spark' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2018)
Publication Order of Anthologies
-
Diva Book of Short Stories Experience the magic of 'Diva Book of Short Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2001)
-
Matter Issue Join the adventure in 'Matter Issue' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ali Smith.(2002)
-
New Writing 13 In 'New Writing 13', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2005)
-
The Brighton Book Experience the magic of 'The Brighton Book' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2005)
-
The Sea of Azov In 'The Sea of Azov', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2009)
-
Sisters In 'Sisters', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2009)
-
Midsummer Nights Join the adventure in 'Midsummer Nights' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ali Smith.(2009)
-
Freedom 'Freedom' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(2009)
-
Ox-Tales: Fire 'Ox-Tales: Fire' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(2009)
-
Writing on the Edge Join the adventure in 'Writing on the Edge' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ali Smith.(2010)
-
Road Stories 'Road Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Ali Smith has created.(2012)
-
Here Join the adventure in 'Here' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ali Smith.(2012)
-
1914 - Goodbye to All That Experience the magic of '1914 - Goodbye to All That' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2014)
-
Jawbreakers In 'Jawbreakers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2014)
-
Out There: An Anthology of Scottish LGBT writing In 'Out There: An Anthology of Scottish LGBT writing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2014)
-
First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner Join the adventure in 'First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ali Smith.(2016)
-
Furies The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Furies', another thrilling entry from Ali Smith.(2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Ali Smith?
Ali Smith is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 41 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Gliff Books, Publication Order of Seasonal Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Ali Smith book series to start with?
For readers new to Ali Smith's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Anthologies series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 17 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Ali Smith's writing.
Q: How many books has Ali Smith written?
Ali Smith has written over 41 books across 7 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.