📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "Happy People Don't Live Here" (2025)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "May We Shed These Human Bodies" (2012)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books Popular choice - Start with "The Desert Places" (2013)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "Romantics" (2013)

About the Author

Amber Sparks is a literary fiction author who is known for “The Unfinished World and Other Stories” that has been critically acclaimed by “Paris Review,” “The Washington Post” and “The New York Times” among many other publications. She is also the author of “May We Shed These Human Bodies,” a short story collection and coauthored “The Desert Places” with illustrator Matt Kish and author Robert Kloss. She has also had her essays and short stories featured in many publications across the web such as Granta. Sparks published “And I Do Not Forgive You” in 2020. Amber attended the University Of Minnesota Twin Cities from where she graduated with a bachelor’s in journalism, English, and Theater. She then got her masters in Communications and political management from The George Washington. Amber Sparks is the author of over 11 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Amber Sparks has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

1 books
  • Happy People Don't Live Here 'Happy People Don't Live Here' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Amber Sparks has created.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

4 books
  • May We Shed These Human Bodies Join the adventure in 'May We Shed These Human Bodies' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Amber Sparks.
    (2012)
  • The Unfinished World and Other Stories Experience the magic of 'The Unfinished World and Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2016)
  • And I Do Not Forgive You The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'And I Do Not Forgive You', another thrilling entry from Amber Sparks.
    (2020)
  • Supernova Soliloquies The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Supernova Soliloquies', another thrilling entry from Amber Sparks.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • The Desert Places Join the adventure in 'The Desert Places' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Amber Sparks.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • Romantics Experience the magic of 'Romantics' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2013)
  • Choose Wisely: 35 Women Up To No Good In 'Choose Wisely: 35 Women Up To No Good', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2015)
  • States of Terror: Volume Two Experience the magic of 'States of Terror: Volume Two' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2015)
  • The Beat of Black Wings The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Beat of Black Wings', another thrilling entry from Amber Sparks.
    (2020)
  • Tiny Nightmares In 'Tiny Nightmares', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Amber Sparks?

Amber Sparks is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 11 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Amber Sparks book series to start with?

For readers new to Amber Sparks's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 1 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Amber Sparks's writing.

Q: How many books has Amber Sparks written?

Amber Sparks has written over 11 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.