Jo Walton
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About the Author
Jo Walton is a Welsh-Canadian author. She is the author of the Small Change series as well as a few other series and several full length novels, short novellas, and collections. Jo was born in Aberdore, Wales, on December 1, 1964. While she originally hails from Wales, she currently resides in Montreal. She moved from Swansea to Canada in 2002 and is married with a son. Jo has fulfilled her childhood dreams of what she would like to do when she became an adult. She eats a ton of great food, reads quite a bit, and writes sci-fi and fantasy based novels for a living. She is a successful author that first came into print with her fictional novel, the debut of her original Tir Tanagiri series. Walton has been the recipient of multiple awards; she has received the World Fantasy Award, John W. C. Jo Walton is the author of over 36 books across 8 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Tir Tanagiri Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jo Walton has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Tir Tanagiri Books
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The King's Peace Experience the magic of 'The King's Peace' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Tir Tanagiri Books universe.(2000) ⭐ Start here
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The King's Name In 'The King's Name', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Tir Tanagiri Books saga.(2001) ⭐ Start here
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The Prize in the Game Join the adventure in 'The Prize in the Game' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tir Tanagiri Books series by Jo Walton.(2002) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Small Change Books
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Farthing In 'Farthing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Small Change Books saga.(2006)
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Ha'penny Join the adventure in 'Ha'penny' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Small Change Books series by Jo Walton.(2007)
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Half a Crown Experience the magic of 'Half a Crown' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Small Change Books universe.(2008)
Publication Order of Thessaly Books
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The Just City Join the adventure in 'The Just City' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Thessaly Books series by Jo Walton.(2015)
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The Philosopher Kings The Publication Order of Thessaly Books series continues with 'The Philosopher Kings', another thrilling entry from Jo Walton.(2015)
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Necessity Experience the magic of 'Necessity' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Thessaly Books universe.(2016)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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Tooth and Claw In 'Tooth and Claw', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2003)
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Lifelode In 'Lifelode', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2009)
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Among Others In 'Among Others', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2011)
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My Real Children In 'My Real Children', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2014)
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The Rebirth of Pan Join the adventure in 'The Rebirth of Pan' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jo Walton.(2016)
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Lent 'Lent' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jo Walton has created.(2019)
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Or What You Will 'Or What You Will' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jo Walton has created.(2020)
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Everybody's Perfect 'Everybody's Perfect' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Jo Walton has created.(2026)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
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Escape to Other Worlds with Science Fiction In 'Escape to Other Worlds with Science Fiction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(2009)
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Sleeper Join the adventure in 'Sleeper' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Jo Walton.(2014)
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A Burden Shared In 'A Burden Shared', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(2017)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
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Starlings Experience the magic of 'Starlings' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(2018)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
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What Makes This Book So Great Experience the magic of 'What Makes This Book So Great' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books universe.(2014)
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An Informal History of the Hugos 'An Informal History of the Hugos' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world Jo Walton has created.(2018)
Publication Order of Anthologies
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The Best of Jim Baen's Universe Experience the magic of 'The Best of Jim Baen's Universe' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2007)
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Firebirds Soaring Experience the magic of 'Firebirds Soaring' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2009)
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The Moment of Change The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Moment of Change', another thrilling entry from Jo Walton.(2012)
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Story Behind the Book : Volume 1 Join the adventure in 'Story Behind the Book : Volume 1' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jo Walton.(2013)
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The WisCon Chronicles Vol. 8: Re-Generating WisCon The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The WisCon Chronicles Vol. 8: Re-Generating WisCon', another thrilling entry from Jo Walton.(2014)
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Lightspeed Magazine, July 2014 'Lightspeed Magazine, July 2014' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Jo Walton has created.(2014)
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Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2014 Edition Join the adventure in 'Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2014 Edition' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jo Walton.(2015)
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Letters to Tiptree The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Letters to Tiptree', another thrilling entry from Jo Walton.(2015)
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The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jo Walton.(2015)
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TFF-X: Ten years of The Future Fire Join the adventure in 'TFF-X: Ten years of The Future Fire' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jo Walton.(2015)
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Shoreline of Infinity 8½: Edinburgh International Book Festival Special Edition The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Shoreline of Infinity 8½: Edinburgh International Book Festival Special Edition', another thrilling entry from Jo Walton.(2017)
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Rocket Fuel In 'Rocket Fuel', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2018)
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Nevertheless She Persisted Join the adventure in 'Nevertheless She Persisted' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Jo Walton.(2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Jo Walton?
Jo Walton is a bestselling author known for 8 book series containing over 36 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Tir Tanagiri Books, Publication Order of Small Change Books, Publication Order of Thessaly Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Jo Walton book series to start with?
For readers new to Jo Walton's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Tir Tanagiri 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 Jo Walton's writing.
Q: How many books has Jo Walton written?
Jo Walton has written over 36 books across 8 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.