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Karin Tidbeck

Bestselling Author • 5 Series • 35 Books

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Series
35
Books
5
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Amatka (2012)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Start with: Sing (2013)
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Publication Order of Collections
Start with: Jagannath (2011)

About Karin Tidbeck

Karin Tidbeck is a best-selling Swedish author of weird fiction and fantasy novels. She is a resident of Malmo and works as a translator, freelance writer, and a creative writing teacher. Tidbeck became a published author in 2010 when her collection of short stories Vem är Arvid Pekon? was published. Her first book in English, Jagannath was published in 2012. The short story collection received several positive reviews, and Gary K. Wolfe described Tidbeck as one of the most distinguished authors in a nutshell fiction since Margo Lanagan. Jagannath Published in 2011, Jagannath is a collection of several short stories written by bestselling Swedish author Karin Tidbeck. All the thirteen short stories are written in English but still maintain the Nordic flavor. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Karin Tidbeck 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 Karin Tidbeck

Publication Order of Standalone Novels
3 books 2012–2021
1

Amatka

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Amatka, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2012
2

The Last Voyage of Skidbladnir

The Last Voyage of Skidbladnir continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
3

The Memory Theater

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Memory Theater, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2021
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
4 books 2013–2016
1

Sing

Sing is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2013
2

Moonstruck

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Moonstruck, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2013
3

Listen

Listen continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
4

Reindeer Mountain

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Reindeer Mountain, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2016
Publication Order of Collections
1 books 2011–2011
1

Jagannath

Jagannath continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books
15 books 2010–2024
1

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books with The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2010 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2010
2

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2011 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2011
3

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, 2012 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2012
4

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2013 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
5

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2014
6

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2015 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2015
7

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2016 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
8

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2017 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2017
9

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2018 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
10

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
11

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 1 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
12

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2021
13

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror, Volume 3 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2022
14

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 4 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2023
15

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5

The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2024
Publication Order of Anthologies
12 books 2011–2016
1

Unstuck #1

Unstuck #1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2011
2

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014

The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy, 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
3

Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013

Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 35, April 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2013
4

Aliens: Recent Encounters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Aliens: Recent Encounters, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2013
5

Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2013
6

The Time Traveler's Almanac

The Time Traveler's Almanac continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
7

The Apex Book of World SF 3

The Apex Book of World SF 3 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
8

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2014 Edition is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2014
9

The Starry Wisdom Library

The Starry Wisdom Library is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karin Tidbeck have come to expect.

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2014
10

Sisters of the Revolution

Sisters of the Revolution continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Karin Tidbeck's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
11

Love Hurts

Love Hurts explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Karin Tidbeck.

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2015
12

The Starlit Wood

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Starlit Wood, another outstanding contribution from Karin Tidbeck.

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2016

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Karin Tidbeck?

Karin Tidbeck is a bestselling author known for 5 book series containing over 35 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Collections. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Karin Tidbeck series to start with?

For readers new to Karin Tidbeck's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 3 books. Begin with Amatka to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Karin Tidbeck written?

Karin Tidbeck has written over 35 books across 5 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Karin Tidbeck books in order?

Yes, reading Karin Tidbeck'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 Karin Tidbeck write in?

Karin Tidbeck writes primarily in fiction. With 5 series across 35 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Karin Tidbeck's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Karin Tidbeck'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 Karin Tidbeck's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Karin Tidbeck's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Amatka, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.