📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Openly Straight Books Best for beginners - Start with "Openly Straight" (2013)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Out of the Pocket" (2008)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "Banned Together" (2025)

About the Author

Bill Konigsberg is an American author of fiction. He was born in N.Y.C. in 1970. He is married to his husband and resides in Chandler, Arizona. He is currently a writer but did not always have dreams of writing; in his younger days, he wanted to be either a pro baseball player or a disc jockey or the Indian in the Village People. Expectations of him were high to do well in athletics. Bill’s parents hoped that he would be a great soccer player. The author’s parents were doomed to be disappointed in his abilities, which were confirmed when he made the lowest team at soccer camp. He was a student that got mostly B’s during high school. He was also voted by his peers to be someone that was most likely to avoid the idea of doing ‘any real work’ in life. Well, Bill. Bill Konigsberg is the author of over 9 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Openly Straight Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Bill Konigsberg has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Openly Straight Books

3 books
  • Openly Straight In 'Openly Straight', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Openly Straight Books saga.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Honestly Ben 'Honestly Ben' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Openly Straight Books series, set in the world Bill Konigsberg has created.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Openly, Honestly Experience the magic of 'Openly, Honestly' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Openly Straight Books universe.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

5 books
  • Out of the Pocket Experience the magic of 'Out of the Pocket' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2008)
  • The Porcupine of Truth Experience the magic of 'The Porcupine of Truth' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2015)
  • The Music of What Happens Join the adventure in 'The Music of What Happens' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Bill Konigsberg.
    (2019)
  • The Bridge The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Bridge', another thrilling entry from Bill Konigsberg.
    (2020)
  • Destination Unknown The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Destination Unknown', another thrilling entry from Bill Konigsberg.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • Banned Together Join the adventure in 'Banned Together' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Bill Konigsberg.
    (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Bill Konigsberg?

Bill Konigsberg is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 9 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Openly Straight Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Bill Konigsberg book series to start with?

For readers new to Bill Konigsberg's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Openly Straight Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 3 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Bill Konigsberg's writing.

Q: How many books has Bill Konigsberg written?

Bill Konigsberg has written over 9 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.