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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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, C.S. Lewis has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by C.S. Lewis
Out of the Silent Planet
Out of the Silent Planet continues the Publication Order of Cosmic Trilogy Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Perelandra / Voyage to Venus
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cosmic Trilogy Books with Perelandra / Voyage to Venus, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
That Hideous Strength / The Tortured Planet
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Cosmic Trilogy Books with That Hideous Strength / The Tortured Planet, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Magic takes center stage in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books series that expands the enchanting world created by C.S. Lewis.
Prince Caspian
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with Prince Caspian, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Silver Chair
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with The Silver Chair, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Horse and His Boy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with The Horse and His Boy, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Magician's Nephew
Magic takes center stage in The Magician's Nephew, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books series that expands the enchanting world created by C.S. Lewis.
The Last Battle
Conflict and courage define The Last Battle, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books series by C.S. Lewis that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Magician's Nephew
Magic takes center stage in The Magician's Nephew, a spellbinding addition to the Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books series that expands the enchanting world created by C.S. Lewis.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Magic takes center stage in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a spellbinding addition to the Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books series that expands the enchanting world created by C.S. Lewis.
The Horse and His Boy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with The Horse and His Boy, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Prince Caspian
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with Prince Caspian, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Silver Chair
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books with The Silver Chair, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Last Battle
Conflict and courage define The Last Battle, an action-packed entry in the Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books series by C.S. Lewis that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
A Book of Narnians
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Companion Books with A Book of Narnians, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Lucy Steps Through the Wardrobe
Conflict and courage define Lucy Steps Through the Wardrobe, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The World Of Narnia Books series by C.S. Lewis that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Edmund and the White Witch
Magic takes center stage in Edmund and the White Witch, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of The World Of Narnia Books series that expands the enchanting world created by C.S. Lewis.
Aslan
Aslan is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The World Of Narnia Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Aslan's Triumph
Aslan's Triumph is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The World Of Narnia Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Uncle Andrew's Troubles
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The World Of Narnia Books with Uncle Andrew's Troubles, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Wood Between the Worlds
The Wood Between the Worlds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The World Of Narnia Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
The Pilgrim's Regress
The Pilgrim's Regress continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Screwtape Letters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Screwtape Letters, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Great Divorce
The Great Divorce is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Till We Have Faces
Till We Have Faces is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Screwtape Proposes A Toast
Screwtape Proposes A Toast is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Of Other Worlds: Essays and Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Of Other Worlds: Essays and Stories, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Dark Tower: And Other Stories
The Dark Tower: And Other Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Of This and Other Worlds
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Of This and Other Worlds, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Boxen: Childhood Chronicles Before Narnia
Boxen: Childhood Chronicles Before Narnia continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Graphic Novel
Magic takes center stage in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Graphic Novel, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by C.S. Lewis.
The Problem of Pain
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Problem of Pain, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Case for Christianity
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Case for Christianity, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Mere Christianity
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Mere Christianity, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Abolition of Man
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Abolition of Man, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding Drama
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding Drama, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Miracles
Miracles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
What Christians Believe
What Christians Believe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Surprised by Joy
Surprised by Joy continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Reflections on the Psalms
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Reflections on the Psalms, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Four Loves
The Four Loves explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by C.S. Lewis.
A Grief Observed
A Grief Observed continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Letters to Malcolm
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Letters to Malcolm, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Christian Reflections
Christian Reflections continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
God in the Dock
God in the Dock continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Joyful Christian
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Joyful Christian, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Business of Heaven
The Business of Heaven continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
C.S. Lewis on Grief
C.S. Lewis on Grief is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
A Year with C.S. Lewis
A Year with C.S. Lewis continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Weight of Glory
The Weight of Glory is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
How to Be a Christian
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with How to Be a Christian, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Reading Life
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Reading Life, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
On Writing
On Writing continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Spirits in Bondage
Spirits in Bondage continues the Publication Order of Poetry Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Poems
Poems continues the Publication Order of Poetry Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Narrative Poems
Narrative Poems continues the Publication Order of Poetry Books story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
George MacDonald
George MacDonald is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
The 12th-Century Renaissance
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The 12th-Century Renaissance, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
The Late Great Future
The Late Great Future is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Over the Rainbow
Over the Rainbow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
The Unicorn Treasury
The Unicorn Treasury is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Horse & Pony Stories
Horse & Pony Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Spellbound
Magic takes center stage in Spellbound, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Anthologies series that expands the enchanting world created by C.S. Lewis.
We Remember C. S. Lewis: Essays & Memoirs
We Remember C. S. Lewis: Essays & Memoirs continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with C.S. Lewis's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Mere Christians
Mere Christians is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Plough Quarterly No. 8: Who Is My Neighbor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Plough Quarterly No. 8: Who Is My Neighbor, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Called to Community
Called to Community is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of C.S. Lewis have come to expect.
Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Following the Call: Living the Sermon on the Mount Together, another outstanding contribution from C.S. Lewis.
Finding the Kingdom: Discover a Faith that is Costly, Rich, Alive & True
Epic adventure awaits in Finding the Kingdom: Discover a Faith that is Costly, Rich, Alive & True, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series that raises the stakes across the realm C.S. Lewis has built.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C.S. Lewis?
C.S. Lewis is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 73 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Cosmic Trilogy Books, Publication Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books, Chronological Order of The Chronicles Of Narnia Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best C.S. Lewis series to start with?
For readers new to C.S. Lewis's work, the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 22 books. Begin with The Problem of Pain to start from the very beginning.
How many books has C.S. Lewis written?
C.S. Lewis has written over 73 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read C.S. Lewis books in order?
Yes, reading C.S. Lewis's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does C.S. Lewis write in?
C.S. Lewis writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 73 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are C.S. Lewis's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of C.S. Lewis's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is C.S. Lewis's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, C.S. Lewis's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series. The first book, The Problem of Pain, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.