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Delia Sherman

Bestselling Author • 4 Series • 53 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: First Annual Collection (1988)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Through a Brazen Mirror (1988)
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Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: The Parwat Ruby (1999)

About Delia Sherman

Author Delia Sherman (born with the full name Cordelia Caroline Sherman) was born in Tokyo, Japan sometime in the year of 1951; she was raised in New York City. It was here that she went to The Chapin School. She would get a Masters of Arts from Brown University in 1975 and a PhD in 1981 (from Brown as well). Sherman also got her B.A. at Vassar in 1972. Sherman taught, while writing her dissertation, at Boston University (teaching Freshman Composition as well as Fantasy as Literature). She also lectured at Northeastern University in the subject of Composition. She is the author of fantasy stories and an editor of different anthologies. Sherman is a member of Endicott Studio. Her stories, for both adults and kids, appear in anthologies all the time. Sherman has judged different awards. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Delia Sherman 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 Delia Sherman

Publication Order of Changeling Books
2 books 2006–2009
1

Changeling

Changeling is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Changeling Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2006
2

The Magic Mirror of the Mermaid Queen

Magic takes center stage in The Magic Mirror of the Mermaid Queen, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Changeling Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Delia Sherman.

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2009
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
4 books 1988–2016
1

Through a Brazen Mirror

Through a Brazen Mirror continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
2

The Porcelain Dove

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Porcelain Dove, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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1993
3

The Freedom Maze

The Freedom Maze is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2011
4

The Evil Wizard Smallbone

Magic takes center stage in The Evil Wizard Smallbone, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by Delia Sherman.

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2016
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
4 books 1999–2016
1

The Parwat Ruby

The Parwat Ruby is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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1999
2

The Tragedy of King Alexander the Stag

The Tragedy of King Alexander the Stag is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2012
3

Young Woman in a Garden

Young Woman in a Garden is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2014
4

The Great Detective

The investigation intensifies in The Great Detective, as this installment of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Delia Sherman's creation.

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2016
Publication Order of Anthologies
43 books 1988–2018
1

First Annual Collection

First Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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1988
2

Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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1988
3

Third Annual Collection

Third Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1989
4

The Best Fantasy Stories of the Year, 1989

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best Fantasy Stories of the Year, 1989, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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1990
5

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection

The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
6

Fourth Annual Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Fourth Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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1991
7

Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears

Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
8

Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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1996
9

Bending the Landscape: Fantasy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Bending the Landscape: Fantasy, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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1997
10

Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers

Sirens and Other Daemon Lovers explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Delia Sherman.

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1998
11

Eleventh Annual Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Eleventh Annual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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1998
12

Silver Birch, Blood Moon

A gripping mystery unfolds in Silver Birch, Blood Moon as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Delia Sherman's mastery of suspense.

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1999
13

Black Heart, Ivory Bones

Black Heart, Ivory Bones explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Delia Sherman.

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2000
14

Mr. Simonelli or the Fairy Widower

Mr. Simonelli or the Fairy Widower continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
15

Fourteenth Annual Collection

Fourteenth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2001
16

The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2002
17

Firebirds

Firebirds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2003
18

The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm

The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
19

Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection

Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
20

Salon Fantastique: Fifteen Original Tales of Fantasy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Salon Fantastique: Fifteen Original Tales of Fantasy, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2006
21

Best New Paranormal Romance

Best New Paranormal Romance explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Delia Sherman.

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2006
22

Interfictions

Interfictions continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
23

Best New Romantic Fantasy 2

Best New Romantic Fantasy 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2007
24

The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales

The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
25

So Fey: Queer Fairy Fiction

So Fey: Queer Fairy Fiction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2007
26

TwentiethAnnual Collection

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with TwentiethAnnual Collection, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2007
27

Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe

Poe: 19 New Tales of Suspense, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2008
28

Twenty-First Annual Collection

Twenty-First Annual Collection continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
29

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2009, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2008
30

Interfictions 2

Interfictions 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2009
31

The Beastly Bride: Tales of the Animal People

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Beastly Bride: Tales of the Animal People, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2009
32

Teeth: Vampire Tales

Teeth: Vampire Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
33

The Moment of Change

The Moment of Change is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2012
34

Queen Victoria's Book of Spell

Magic takes center stage in Queen Victoria's Book of Spell, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Anthologies series that expands the enchanting world created by Delia Sherman.

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2013
35

Lightspeed Magazine, December 2014

Lightspeed Magazine, December 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
36

Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2015
37

Lightspeed Magazine, October 2015

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Lightspeed Magazine, October 2015, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2015
38

Whitehall - Season One Volume One

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Whitehall - Season One Volume One, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2016
39

Whitehall - Season One Volume Two

Whitehall - Season One Volume Two continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
40

Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2016 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Delia Sherman.

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2017
41

New York Fantastic: Fantasy Stories from the City that Never Sleeps

New York Fantastic: Fantasy Stories from the City that Never Sleeps continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
42

Mad Hatters and March Hares

Mad Hatters and March Hares is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Delia Sherman have come to expect.

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2017
43

Mechanical Animals

Mechanical Animals continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Delia Sherman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Delia Sherman?

Delia Sherman is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 53 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Changeling Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Delia Sherman series to start with?

For readers new to Delia Sherman's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 43 books. Begin with First Annual Collection to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Delia Sherman written?

Delia Sherman has written over 53 books across 4 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Delia Sherman books in order?

Yes, reading Delia Sherman'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 Delia Sherman write in?

Delia Sherman writes primarily in fiction. With 4 series across 53 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Delia Sherman's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Delia Sherman'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 Delia Sherman's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Delia Sherman's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, First Annual Collection, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.