Goosebumps Books in Order
Quick answer
Start with Welcome to Dead House (1992), book 1. Every book is a self-contained scare for ages 8 to 12, so kids can also start with a famous one like The Haunted Mask or Night of the Living Dummy. Newest: Monster Blood IV (1997).
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Welcome to Dead House(1992)
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Stay Out of the Basement(1992)
- 3.
Monster Blood(1992)
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Say Cheese and Die!(1992)
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Let's Get Invisible!(1993)
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The Ghost Next Door(1993)
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The Haunted Mask(1993)
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You Can't Scare Me!(1994)
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One Day at HorrorLand(1994)
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Why I'm Afraid of Bees(1994)
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Monster Blood II(1994)
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Deep Trouble(1994)
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Go Eat Worms!(1994)
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Ghost Beach(1994)
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Return of the Mummy(1994)
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Attack of the Mutant(1994)
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My Hairiest Adventure(1994)
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A Night in Terror Tower(1995)
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The Cuckoo Clock of Doom(1995)
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Monster Blood III(1995)
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The Barking Ghost(1995)
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The Haunted Mask II(1995)
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The Headless Ghost(1995)
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Bad Hare Day(1996)
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Egg Monsters from Mars(1996)
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The Beast from the East(1996)
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Ghost Camp(1996)
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How to Kill a Monster(1996)
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Vampire Breath(1996)
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Calling All Creeps!(1996)
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Beware, the Snowman(1997)
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How I Learned to Fly(1997)
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Chicken Chicken(1997)
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Don't Go to Sleep!(1997)
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Deep Trouble II(1997)
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The Haunted School(1997)
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Werewolf Skin(1997)
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I Live in Your Basement!(1997)
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Monster Blood IV(1997)
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Goosebumps in?
Start with Welcome to Dead House (1992), book 1. Every book is a self-contained scare for ages 8 to 12, so kids can also start with a famous one like The Haunted Mask or Night of the Living Dummy.
How many books are in Goosebumps?
62 main books, published 1992–1997.
Is Goosebumps original series the same as Goosebumps?
Yes. This is the same series; it is also called Goosebumps original series and Original Goosebumps. The reading order is the one listed on this page.
Can I read Goosebumps out of order?
Yes. Each book tells a complete story, so you can start anywhere; reading in order adds the background that builds up between books.