Joan Aiken

20 Book Series
179 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Armitage Family Books Best for beginners - Start with "Armitage, Armitage, Fly Away Home" (1968)
Publication Order of Felix Brooke Books Popular choice - Start with "Go Saddle the Sea" (1977)
Publication Order of Jane Austen Books Popular choice - Start with "Mansfield Revisited" (1984)

About the Author

Their marriage dissolved in 1929, and Jessie remarried to Martin Armstrong, an English writer in the year 1930, while Conrad married twice more. Joan, along with John and Jane, wrote Conrad Aiken Remembered, a short appreciation of their dad. Joan was taught at home by her mom until she was twelve from 1936 until 1940 at Wychwood School for girls in North Oxford. She never attended university. Writing stories from a young age, she finished her first full length novel when she was only sixteen years old and she had her first short story for adults accepted for publication at the age of seventeen. In the year 1941, her first children’s story was broadcasted on the BBC’s Children’s Hour. Aiken worked from 1943 to 1949 for the United Nations Information Centre in London. She married Ronald Geo. Joan Aiken is the author of over 179 books across 20 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Armitage Family Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Joan Aiken has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books

17 books
  • Arabel's Raven Join the adventure in 'Arabel's Raven' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1972) ⭐ Start here
  • Arabel, Mortimer, and the Escaped Black Mamba The Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series continues with 'Arabel, Mortimer, and the Escaped Black Mamba', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1973) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer's Bread Bin Experience the magic of 'Mortimer's Bread Bin' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books universe.
    (1974) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer's Tie The Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series continues with 'Mortimer's Tie', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1976) ⭐ Start here
  • The Spiral Stair 'The Spiral Stair' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1979) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer and the Sword Excalibur 'Mortimer and the Sword Excalibur' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1979) ⭐ Start here
  • Arabel and Mortimer Experience the magic of 'Arabel and Mortimer' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books universe.
    (1980) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer's Portrait on Glass Experience the magic of 'Mortimer's Portrait on Glass' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books universe.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • The Mystery of Mr. Jones's Disappearing Taxi Experience the magic of 'The Mystery of Mr. Jones's Disappearing Taxi' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books universe.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer's Cross In 'Mortimer's Cross', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books saga.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer Says Nothing Experience the magic of 'Mortimer Says Nothing' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books universe.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer and Arabel The Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series continues with 'Mortimer and Arabel', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1992) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer's Pocket 'Mortimer's Pocket' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • Mortimer's Mine Experience the magic of 'Mortimer's Mine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books universe.
    (1995) ⭐ Start here
  • Mayhem in Rumbury 'Mayhem in Rumbury' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1995) ⭐ Start here
  • Arabel and Mortimer Stories Experience the magic of 'Arabel and Mortimer Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books universe.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • More Arabel and Mortimer Join the adventure in 'More Arabel and Mortimer' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Arabel and Mortimer Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Armitage Family Books

2 books
  • Armitage, Armitage, Fly Away Home In 'Armitage, Armitage, Fly Away Home', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Armitage Family Books saga.
    (1968)
  • The Serial Garden In 'The Serial Garden', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Armitage Family Books saga.
    (2008)

Publication Order of Felix Brooke Books

3 books
  • Go Saddle the Sea Experience the magic of 'Go Saddle the Sea' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Felix Brooke Books universe.
    (1977)
  • Bridle the Wind 'Bridle the Wind' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Felix Brooke Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1979)
  • The Teeth of the Gale 'The Teeth of the Gale' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Felix Brooke Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1988)

Publication Order of Jane Austen Books

6 books
  • Mansfield Revisited The Publication Order of Jane Austen Books series continues with 'Mansfield Revisited', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1984)
  • Jane Fairfax Experience the magic of 'Jane Fairfax' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Jane Austen Books universe.
    (1990)
  • Eliza's Daughter 'Eliza's Daughter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jane Austen Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1994)
  • Emma Watson Join the adventure in 'Emma Watson' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1996)
  • The Youngest Miss Ward Join the adventure in 'The Youngest Miss Ward' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Jane Austen Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1998)
  • Lady Catherine's Necklace The Publication Order of Jane Austen Books series continues with 'Lady Catherine's Necklace', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1999)

Publication Order of Paget Family Saga Books

3 books
  • The Smile of the Stranger The Publication Order of Paget Family Saga Books series continues with 'The Smile of the Stranger', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1978)
  • The Weeping Ash Join the adventure in 'The Weeping Ash' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Paget Family Saga Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1980)
  • The Girl from Paris In 'The Girl from Paris', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Paget Family Saga Books saga.
    (1982)

Publication Order of Ribs of Death Books

2 books
  • The Crystal Crow In 'The Crystal Crow', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Ribs of Death Books saga.
    (1967)
  • Foul Matter Experience the magic of 'Foul Matter' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Ribs of Death Books universe.
    (1983)

Publication Order of St. Ives Books

3 books
  • In Thunder's Pocket Join the adventure in 'In Thunder's Pocket' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of St. Ives Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2000)
  • Bone and Dream Experience the magic of 'Bone and Dream' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of St. Ives Books universe.
    (2002)
  • The Song of Mat and Ben 'The Song of Mat and Ben' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of St. Ives Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (2014)

Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books

12 books
  • The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Join the adventure in 'The Wolves of Willoughby Chase' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1962)
  • Black Hearts in Battersea 'Black Hearts in Battersea' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1964)
  • Nightbirds on Nantucket In 'Nightbirds on Nantucket', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books saga.
    (1966)
  • The Whispering Mountain 'The Whispering Mountain' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1968)
  • The Cuckoo Tree The Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series continues with 'The Cuckoo Tree', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1971)
  • The Stolen Lake The Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series continues with 'The Stolen Lake', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1981)
  • Dido and Pa The Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series continues with 'Dido and Pa', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1986)
  • Is Underground Join the adventure in 'Is Underground' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1992)
  • Cold Shoulder Road 'Cold Shoulder Road' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1995)
  • Limbo Lodge / Dangerous Games The Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series continues with 'Limbo Lodge / Dangerous Games', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1998)
  • Midwinter Nightingale In 'Midwinter Nightingale', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books saga.
    (2003)
  • The Witch of Clatteringshaws 'The Witch of Clatteringshaws' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of The Wolves Chronicles Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2005)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

26 books
  • The Angel Inn The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Angel Inn', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1863)
  • The Kingdom and the Cave Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Kingdom and the Cave', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joan Aiken.
    (1960)
  • The Fortune Hunters 'The Fortune Hunters' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1965)
  • Beware of the Bouquet / Trouble with Product X The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Beware of the Bouquet / Trouble with Product X', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1966)
  • Dark Interval / Hate Begins at Home Join the adventure in 'Dark Interval / Hate Begins at Home' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joan Aiken.
    (1967)
  • Night Fall The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Night Fall', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1969)
  • The Embroidered Sunset Experience the magic of 'The Embroidered Sunset' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1970)
  • A Cluster of Separate Sparks / The Butterfly Picnic 'A Cluster of Separate Sparks / The Butterfly Picnic' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1972)
  • Died on a Rainy Sunday Experience the magic of 'Died on a Rainy Sunday' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1972)
  • The Silence of Herondale Join the adventure in 'The Silence of Herondale' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joan Aiken.
    (1973)
  • Midnight Is a Place Experience the magic of 'Midnight Is a Place' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1974)
  • Voices in an Empty House Experience the magic of 'Voices in an Empty House' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1975)
  • Castle Barebane The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Castle Barebane', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1976)
  • Last Movement Experience the magic of 'Last Movement' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1977)
  • The Five-Minute Marriage 'The Five-Minute Marriage' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1977)
  • Mice and Mendelson The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Mice and Mendelson', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1978)
  • The Shadow Guests Join the adventure in 'The Shadow Guests' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joan Aiken.
    (1980)
  • The Kitchen Warriors Experience the magic of 'The Kitchen Warriors' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1983)
  • Deception / If I Were You In 'Deception / If I Were You', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1987)
  • The Erl King's Daughter The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Erl King's Daughter', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1988)
  • Blackground In 'Blackground', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1989)
  • The Haunting of Lamb House 'The Haunting of Lamb House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1991)
  • The Cockatrice Boys Experience the magic of 'The Cockatrice Boys' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1993)
  • The Midnight Moropus Experience the magic of 'The Midnight Moropus' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1993)
  • Morningquest Experience the magic of 'Morningquest' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1993)
  • The Jewel Seed In 'The Jewel Seed', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1996)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

3 books
  • A Fit of Shivers In 'A Fit of Shivers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.
    (1990)
  • The Shoemaker's Boy The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Shoemaker's Boy', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1991)
  • Furry Night The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Furry Night', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Picture Books

3 books
  • The Moon's Revenge 'The Moon's Revenge' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1987)
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs In 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Picture Books saga.
    (2002)
  • The Wooden Dragon Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Wooden Dragon', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Picture Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2004)

Publication Order of Plays

3 books
  • Winterthing In 'Winterthing', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Plays saga.
    (1972)
  • The Mooncusser's Daughter Join the adventure in 'The Mooncusser's Daughter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Plays series by Joan Aiken.
    (1974)
  • Street 'Street' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Plays series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1978)

Publication Order of Collections

39 books
  • All You've Ever Wanted In 'All You've Ever Wanted', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1953)
  • More Than You Bargained for 'More Than You Bargained for' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1957)
  • Girl's Choice Join the adventure in 'Girl's Choice' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (1965)
  • A Necklace of Raindrops The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'A Necklace of Raindrops', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1968)
  • A Small Pinch of Weather The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'A Small Pinch of Weather', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1969)
  • The Windscreen Weepers The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'The Windscreen Weepers', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1969)
  • Smoke from Cromwell's Time In 'Smoke from Cromwell's Time', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1970)
  • The Kingdom Under the Sea Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Kingdom Under the Sea', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (1971)
  • The Green Flash Experience the magic of 'The Green Flash' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1971)
  • A Harp of Fishbones In 'A Harp of Fishbones', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1972)
  • All But a Few Join the adventure in 'All But a Few' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (1974)
  • Not What You Expected In 'Not What You Expected', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1974)
  • The Faithless Lollybird Experience the magic of 'The Faithless Lollybird' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1975)
  • The Skin Spinners In 'The Skin Spinners', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1976)
  • Far Forests In 'Far Forests', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1976)
  • A Bundle of Nerves Experience the magic of 'A Bundle of Nerves' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1976)
  • Tale of a One-Way Street 'Tale of a One-Way Street' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1978)
  • A Touch of Chill Experience the magic of 'A Touch of Chill' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1979)
  • Whisper in the Night Join the adventure in 'Whisper in the Night' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (1983)
  • Up the Chimney Down Experience the magic of 'Up the Chimney Down' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1984)
  • The Last Slice of Rainbow In 'The Last Slice of Rainbow', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1985)
  • Past Eight O'Clock Experience the magic of 'Past Eight O'Clock' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1986)
  • A Goose on Your Grave Experience the magic of 'A Goose on Your Grave' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (1987)
  • Give Yourself a Fright In 'Give Yourself a Fright', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1989)
  • A Foot in the Grave In 'A Foot in the Grave', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1989)
  • A Fit of Shivers In 'A Fit of Shivers', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1990)
  • A Fit of Shivers / In Black and White In 'A Fit of Shivers / In Black and White', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1992)
  • The Winter Sleepwalker 'The Winter Sleepwalker' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1994)
  • A Creepy Company The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'A Creepy Company', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1995)
  • A Handful of Gold Join the adventure in 'A Handful of Gold' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (1995)
  • Dead Man's Lane In 'Dead Man's Lane', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (1996)
  • Casting a Spell and Other Poems 'Casting a Spell and Other Poems' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (1996)
  • Moon Cake In 'Moon Cake', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (1998)
  • Shadows & Moonshine Join the adventure in 'Shadows & Moonshine' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by Joan Aiken.
    (2001)
  • Ghostly Beasts The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Ghostly Beasts', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (2002)
  • Snow Horse In 'Snow Horse', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.
    (2004)
  • The Monkey's Wedding 'The Monkey's Wedding' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (2011)
  • The People in the Castle 'The People in the Castle' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (2016)
  • The Gift Giving Experience the magic of 'The Gift Giving' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.
    (2016)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • The Way to Write for Children Join the adventure in 'The Way to Write for Children' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (1982)

Publication Order of Bloomsbury Readers Books

1 books
  • Stoneywish and other chilling stories 'Stoneywish and other chilling stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bloomsbury Readers Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Shock Shop Books

1 books
  • The Scream In 'The Scream', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Shock Shop Books saga.
    (2002)

Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books

15 books
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2010)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2011)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2012)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2013)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2014)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2015)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2016)
  • The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2017)
  • The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2018)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2020)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2020)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2021)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2022)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2023)
  • The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series by Joan Aiken.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Hippo Hauntings Books

1 books
  • Return to Harken House 'Return to Harken House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hippo Hauntings Books series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1988)

Publication Order of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet Books

1 books
  • Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet No. 27 Experience the magic of 'Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet No. 27' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet Books universe.
    (2011)

Publication Order of Anthologies

37 books
  • The Tenth Pan Book of Horror Stories In 'The Tenth Pan Book of Horror Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1969)
  • The 5th Armada Ghost Book 'The 5th Armada Ghost Book' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1973)
  • The Tenth Ghost Book In 'The Tenth Ghost Book', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1974)
  • Ladies of Fantasy: Two Centuries of Sinister Stories by the Gentle Sex Epic fantasy awaits in 'Ladies of Fantasy: Two Centuries of Sinister Stories by the Gentle Sex', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (1975)
  • The Bumper Book of Ghost Stories The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Bumper Book of Ghost Stories', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1976)
  • Ghosts That Haunt You In 'Ghosts That Haunt You', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1980)
  • The Faber Book of Modern Fairy Tales The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Faber Book of Modern Fairy Tales', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1981)
  • Black Eyes and Other Spine Chillers 'Black Eyes and Other Spine Chillers' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1981)
  • 65 Great Spine Chillers '65 Great Spine Chillers' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1982)
  • Over the Rainbow The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Over the Rainbow', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1983)
  • The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories Experience the magic of 'The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1984)
  • Supernatural Stories: 13 Tales of the Unexpected 'Supernatural Stories: 13 Tales of the Unexpected' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1987)
  • First Annual Collection In 'First Annual Collection', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1988)
  • Out of Time Experience the magic of 'Out of Time' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1989)
  • The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (1989)
  • Third Annual Collection The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Third Annual Collection', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1989)
  • Drabble II: Double Century In 'Drabble II: Double Century', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1990)
  • Silver Jackanory In 'Silver Jackanory', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1991)
  • Chilling Christmas Tales The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Chilling Christmas Tales', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1992)
  • The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales Experience the magic of 'The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1993)
  • Haunting Christmas Tales The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Haunting Christmas Tales', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (1993)
  • Christmas Forever In 'Christmas Forever', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1993)
  • Fantasy Stories Epic fantasy awaits in 'Fantasy Stories', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (1994)
  • What's for Dinner?: And Other Stories Experience the magic of 'What's for Dinner?: And Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1994)
  • The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Penguin Book of Modern Fantasy by Women', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (1995)
  • A Treasury of Ghost Stories 'A Treasury of Ghost Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (1996)
  • Simply the Best Experience the magic of 'Simply the Best' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1996)
  • Where the Red Fern Grows and Related Readings In 'Where the Red Fern Grows and Related Readings', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (1997)
  • Secret City Experience the magic of 'Secret City' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (1997)
  • A Treasury of Five-Minute Stories Experience the magic of 'A Treasury of Five-Minute Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2000)
  • The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (2002)
  • Gothic!: Ten Original Dark Tales In 'Gothic!: Ten Original Dark Tales', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2004)
  • Dancing with the Dark Join the adventure in 'Dancing with the Dark' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (2009)
  • The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (2012)
  • Psychos The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Psychos', another thrilling entry from Joan Aiken.
    (2012)
  • Best New Horror 23 Join the adventure in 'Best New Horror 23' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Aiken.
    (2012)
  • The Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories 'The Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Aiken has created.
    (2014)

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