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ⓘ About C.S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis was a British poet, author, academic, and a lot more. Born in Belfast in 1898, he was a bright, imaginative young boy with a knack for story-telling. He was stubborn as well, as was seen when his dog Jacksie was hit by a car. At the time, the young author was a mere four years old. Following the incident, he refused to answer to any name but that of his dog. In fact, those close to him referred to as him ‘Jack’ for the rest of his life! Being fascinated by tales of Beatrix Potter, the budding author soon penned down a couple of his own stories with the help of his older brother. Creating the world of ‘Boxen’, they reveled in a universe ruled by animals.
All Book Series by C.S. Lewis
That Hideous Strength / The Tortured Planet
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1945
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1950
Of Other Worlds: Essays and Stories
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1966
Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2013
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Graphic Novel
Single-title series · published 1995
English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding Drama
Book 5 of 28 · published 1944
All My Road Before Me: The Diary of C. S. Lewis, 1922-1927
Book 19 of 28 · published 1991 Co-authored · Walter Hooper
From Narnia To Space Odyssey
Book 22 of 28 · published 2003 Co-authored · Arthur C. Clarke
C. S. Lewis's Lost Aeneid: Arms and the Exile
Book 23 of 28 · published 2011 Co-authored · A.T. Reyes
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
Book 9 of 15 · published 2001
Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together
Book 14 of 15 · published 2021
Finding the Kingdom: Discover a Faith that is Costly, Rich, Alive & True
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2023
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.S. Lewis?
Clive Staples Lewis was a British poet, author, academic, and a lot more. Born in Belfast in 1898, he was a bright, imaginative young boy with a knack for story-telling. He was stubborn as well, as was seen when his dog Jacksie was hit by a car.
Which C.S. Lewis series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Cosmic Trilogy series, the earliest of C.S. Lewis's multi-book series: it opens with Out of the Silent Planet (1938) and runs to 3 books across 1938–1945, ending with That Hideous Strength / The Tortured Planet (1945). C.S. Lewis's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has C.S. Lewis written?
C.S. Lewis has 75 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1919 and 2023. 17 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being The Chronicles Of Narnia series with 7 books — and 58 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should C.S. Lewis's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. C.S. Lewis's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Cosmic Trilogy (1938–1945, 3 books), The Chronicles Of Narnia (1950–1956, 7 books) and The Chronicles Of Narnia Companion (1950, 1 book), plus 1 more.
How are C.S. Lewis's books organised into series?
This guide splits C.S. Lewis's 75 books into 4 named series and 58 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Chronicles Of Narnia (7 books, 1950–1956); The World Of Narnia (6 books, 1997–1999); Cosmic Trilogy (3 books, 1938–1945); The Chronicles Of Narnia Companion (1 book, 1950).