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The Urban Fantasy Anthology
Holly Black

The Urban Fantasy Anthology

Quick Answer

"The Urban Fantasy Anthology" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the series.

Debated Order

This order is debated among readers

Community consensus varies on the placement of this title. Our order favors narrative impact over strict chronology.

❓ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Verdict Insight: This is a comprehensive collection and bundle of the Holly Black's works. It typically offers significantly better value than buying the titles individually.

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2011431 ppOptional Side Story
Introduction by Peter S. Beagle Mythic Fiction Introduction: A Personal Journey into Mythic Fiction by Charles de Lint "A Bird That Whistles" by Emma Bull "Make a Joyful Noise" by Charles de Lint "The Goldfish Pool and Other Stories" by Neil Gaiman "On the Road to New Egypt" by Jeffrey Ford "Julie's Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle Paranormal Romance Introduction: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Urban Fantasy by Paula Guran "Companions to the Moon" by Charles de Lint "A Haunted House of Her Own" by Kelley Armstrong "She's My Witch" by Norman Partridge "Kitty's Zombie New Year" by Carrie Vaughn "Seeing Eye" by Patricia Briggs "Hit" by Bruce McAllister "Boobs" by Suzy McKee Charnas "Farewell, My Zombie" by Francesca Lia Block Noir Fantasy Introduction: We Are Not a Club, But We Sometimes Share a Room Joe R. Lansdale "The White Man" by Thomas M. Disch "Gestella" by Susan Palwick "The Coldest Girl in Coldtown" by Holly Black "Talking Back to the Moon" Steven R. Boyett "On the Far Side of the Cadillac Desert with Dead Folks" Joe R. Lansdale "The Bible Repairman" Tim Powers "Father Dear" Al Sarrantonio

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Urban Fantasy Anthology?

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Can I read The Urban Fantasy Anthology before other books in the series?

Yes. The Urban Fantasy Anthology is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is The Urban Fantasy Anthology required reading for the series?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after The Urban Fantasy Anthology in the reading order?

Currently, The Urban Fantasy Anthology is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.