📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Best for beginners - Start with "Vagabonds" (2016)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Popular choice - Start with "Folding Beijing" (2015)
Publication Order of Anthologies Popular choice - Start with "The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One" (2016)

About the Author

After she noticed the economic inequality of China, she studied economics in Tsinghua University where she obtained a doctoral degree in the year 2013, and then worked as a researcher at China Development Research Foundation. Her fiction has appeared in different publications, like Science Fiction World, Mengya, and ZUI Found. Hao finds that being a mom influences her writing. She wrote a story about a child and artificial intelligence, and imagined every house becoming an operating system where each home appliance is able to talk with humans. In these circumstances, she wrote up dialogue between a kid and the super AI network. This idea stemmed from her observations of her child’s behavior. She usually writes from five to seven in the morning, barely writing at all after she’s done workin. Hao Jingfang is the author of over 6 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Hao Jingfang has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

2 books
  • Vagabonds Experience the magic of 'Vagabonds' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • Jumpnauts 'Jumpnauts' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Hao Jingfang has created.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • Folding Beijing The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Folding Beijing', another thrilling entry from Hao Jingfang.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Anthologies

3 books
  • The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One In 'The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume One', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2016)
  • The Best of Uncanny In 'The Best of Uncanny', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2019)
  • Sinopticon: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction In 'Sinopticon: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Hao Jingfang?

Hao Jingfang is a bestselling author known for 3 book series containing over 6 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Anthologies. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Hao Jingfang book series to start with?

For readers new to Hao Jingfang's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 2 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Hao Jingfang's writing.

Q: How many books has Hao Jingfang written?

Hao Jingfang has written over 6 books across 3 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.