📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Picture Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Baseball Player and the Walrus" (2015)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections Popular choice - Start with "Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day" (2011)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "The New Voices of Fantasy" (2013)

About the Author

Ben Loory is an American short fiction author that hails from Los Angeles California. He is best known for the “Tales of Falling and Flying” and “Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day” collections of short stories. He has also authored several other novels and a children’s picture book. Loory’s short fiction have been featured in Fairy Tale Review, The Antioch Review, READ Magazine, Tin House, The New Yorker and have been performed at WordTheater in London and Los Angeles. They have also been on audio in Selected Shorts and This American Life. His titles have been translated into several languages including Indonesian, Japanese, Farsi, and Arabic. Loory’s parents never had a television, and he had to relish his moments watching cartoons in the homes of his friends during the weekends. Ben Loory is the author of over 8 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Picture Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Ben Loory has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Picture Books

1 books
  • The Baseball Player and the Walrus 'The Baseball Player and the Walrus' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world Ben Loory has created.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

2 books
  • Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day Experience the magic of 'Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.
    (2011)
  • Tales of Falling and Flying In 'Tales of Falling and Flying', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections saga.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • The New Voices of Fantasy Epic fantasy awaits in 'The New Voices of Fantasy', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Ben Loory.
    (2013)
  • xo Orpheus Experience the magic of 'xo Orpheus' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2013)
  • 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)
  • Devil's Ways Experience the magic of 'Devil's Ways' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (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 Ben Loory?

Ben Loory is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 8 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Picture Books, Publication Order of Short Story Collections, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Ben Loory book series to start with?

For readers new to Ben Loory's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Picture Books 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 Ben Loory's writing.

Q: How many books has Ben Loory written?

Ben Loory has written over 8 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.