Neil Gaiman
Reading Order Guide.
Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman born Neil Richard Gaiman, 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals for the same work, The Graveyard Book (2008). In 2013, The Ocean at the End of the Lane was voted Book of the Year in the British National Book Awards.
New to Neil?
Start with "Non-Fiction"
The most popular entry point is Don't Panic. It introduces the core world-building and key themes found in the author's most acclaimed works.
Non-Fiction Series
Recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction universe.
The Sandman Universe Series
Recommended reading order for the The Sandman Universe universe.
The Sandman (Original Graphic Novel Series) Series
Recommended reading order for the The Sandman (Original Graphic Novel Series) universe.
The Sandman Series
Recommended reading order for the The Sandman universe.
Standalone Short Prose and Novellas Series
Recommended reading order for the Standalone Short Prose and Novellas universe.
Standalone Novellas and Long Fiction Series
Recommended reading order for the Standalone Novellas and Long Fiction universe.
Short Fiction Collections and Non-Fiction Series
Recommended reading order for the Short Fiction Collections and Non-Fiction universe.
Picture Books and Children's Fiction Series
Recommended reading order for the Picture Books and Children's Fiction universe.
Standalone Novels Series
Recommended reading order for the Standalone Novels universe.
InterWorld Trilogy Series
Recommended reading order for the InterWorld Trilogy universe.
Standalone Novels, Novellas & Collections Series
Recommended reading order for the Standalone Novels, Novellas & Collections universe.
American Gods (Novel Series) Series
Recommended reading order for the American Gods (Novel Series) universe.
Short Fiction and Novella Collections Series
Recommended reading order for the Short Fiction and Novella Collections universe.
Marvel Comics (Limited Series) Series
Recommended reading order for the Marvel Comics (Limited Series) universe.
Norse Mythology Series
Recommended reading order for the Norse Mythology universe.
American Gods Universe Series
Recommended reading order for the American Gods Universe universe.
American Gods and Related Works Series
Recommended reading order for the American Gods and Related Works universe.
Standalone Books
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start reading Neil Gaiman?
For most new readers, the best place to start is the Non-Fiction series, beginning with the first book, "Don't Panic".
How many series has Neil Gaiman written?
Neil Gaiman has written 17 book series, spanning a total of 416 individual works.
Are there standalone books by Neil Gaiman?
Yes, Neil Gaiman has written 345 standalone novels that can be read independently of any series.
What is the correct reading order for Neil Gaiman books?
We recommend reading each specific series in its Publication Order to preserve character reveals and plot twists as the author intended.