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ⓘ About Nalo Hopkinson
Nalo wrote her first story at some point between the ages of nine and eleven. Her English teacher asked her class to write a mystery. So Nalo penned a story that was a mix of a vampire tale and a murder mystery that was about a Catholic priest and holy water and a cross and ting and ting. After that, her creative spark lay dormant for awhile, from fifteen to 33 she didn’t write anything except a few articles and a groaner of a poem. It wasn’t until her dad was dying that her spark to write came back. Before this prompting from her teacher, she hadn’t realized that she was interested in writing fantasy or fiction. The inspiration for this first story was subtle, and the product of her wildly diverse reading list. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Nalo Hopkinson 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 Nalo Hopkinson
Under Glass Under Glass
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Under Glass Under Glass, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Skin Folk
Skin Folk continues the Publication Order of Collections story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Falling in Love with Hominids
Falling in Love with Hominids explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Collections series by Nalo Hopkinson.
Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Collections with Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Something to Hitch Meat To
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Something to Hitch Meat To, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Greedy Choke Puppy
Greedy Choke Puppy continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Brown Girl in the Ring
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Brown Girl in the Ring, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Midnight Robber
Midnight Robber is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
The Salt Roads
The Salt Roads is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
The New Moon's Arms
The New Moon's Arms is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Blackheart Man
Blackheart Man explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Nalo Hopkinson.
The Chaos
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Chaos, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Sister Mine
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Sister Mine, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Clap Back
Clap Back is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Black Stars Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Heiresses of Russ 2012
Heiresses of Russ 2012 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Heiresses of Russ 2013
Heiresses of Russ 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Heiresses of Russ 2014
Heiresses of Russ 2014 continues the Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Heiresses of Russ 2015
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books with Heiresses of Russ 2015, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Heiresses of Russ 2016
Heiresses of Russ 2016 continues the Publication Order of Heiresses of Russ Books story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Year's Best Fantasy 2
Year's Best Fantasy 2 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 3
Year's Best Fantasy 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 4
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy 4, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Year's Best Fantasy 5
Year's Best Fantasy 5 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 6
Year's Best Fantasy 6 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Year's Best Fantasy 7
Year's Best Fantasy 7 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Year's Best Fantasy 8
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books with Year's Best Fantasy 8, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Year's Best Fantasy 9
Year's Best Fantasy 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best Fantasy Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Black Swan, White Raven
Black Swan, White Raven is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
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 Nalo Hopkinson's mastery of suspense.
A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Whispers from the Cotton Tree Root
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Whispers from the Cotton Tree Root, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
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 Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Queer Fear II
Queer Fear II continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mojo
Mojo continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Reading the Bones
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Reading the Bones, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Girls Who Bite Back
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Girls Who Bite Back, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
So Long Been Dreaming
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with So Long Been Dreaming, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Tesseracts Nine: New Canadian Speculative Fiction
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Tesseracts Nine: New Canadian Speculative Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Lust for Life: Tales of Sex & Love
Lust for Life: Tales of Sex & Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Nalo Hopkinson.
Apex Magazine - February 2011
Apex Magazine - February 2011 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Walking the Clouds
Walking the Clouds is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia
After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
The Time Traveler's Almanac
The Time Traveler's Almanac continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Lightspeed Magazine, December 2014
Lightspeed Magazine, December 2014 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Imaginarium 3
Imaginarium 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Blood Sisters
A gripping mystery unfolds in Blood Sisters as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Nalo Hopkinson's mastery of suspense.
Sisters of the Revolution
Sisters of the Revolution continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Warrior Women
Conflict and courage define Warrior Women, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Nalo Hopkinson that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
People of Color Destroy Science Fiction!
People of Color Destroy Science Fiction! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Imaginarium 4
Imaginarium 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The WisCon Chronicles, Volume 11: Trials by Whiteness
The WisCon Chronicles, Volume 11: Trials by Whiteness continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
People of Color Take over Fantastic Stories of the Imagination
People of Color Take over Fantastic Stories of the Imagination continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shoreline of Infinity 8½: Edinburgh International Book Festival Special Edition
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shoreline of Infinity 8½: Edinburgh International Book Festival Special Edition, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Particulates
Particulates is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Current Futures
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Current Futures, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Edited By
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Edited By, another outstanding contribution from Nalo Hopkinson.
Inviting Interruptions: Wonder Tales in the Twenty-First Century
Inviting Interruptions: Wonder Tales in the Twenty-First Century continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Far Out: Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy
Far Out: Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Trouble the Waters
Trouble the Waters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Nalo Hopkinson have come to expect.
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Nalo Hopkinson's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nalo Hopkinson?
Nalo Hopkinson is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 62 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Collections, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Nalo Hopkinson series to start with?
For readers new to Nalo Hopkinson's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 34 books. Begin with Black Swan, White Raven to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Nalo Hopkinson written?
Nalo Hopkinson has written over 62 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Nalo Hopkinson books in order?
Yes, reading Nalo Hopkinson'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 Nalo Hopkinson write in?
Nalo Hopkinson writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 62 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Nalo Hopkinson's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Nalo Hopkinson'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 Nalo Hopkinson's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Nalo Hopkinson's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Black Swan, White Raven, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.