Sookie Stackhouse
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Dead Until Dark (2001)
Start with Dead Until Dark (2001), which is book 1, and read in publication order.
Start with Dead Until Dark (2001), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The series is 13 novels, and the story is continuous, so read them in order.
The complete reading order for the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.
Where to start
Start with Dead Until Dark (2001), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The series is 13 novels, and the story is continuous, so read them in order.
- •The Sookie Stackhouse novels, also called the Southern Vampire Mysteries, run for 13 books from Dead Until Dark (2001) to Dead Ever After (2013).
At a Glance
- First Book:Dead Until Dark
- Latest Book:Dead Ever After
- Timeline:2001 - 2013
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What order should I read Sookie Stackhouse in?
Start with Dead Until Dark (2001), which is book 1, and read in publication order. The series is 13 novels, and the story is continuous, so read them in order.
How many books are in Sookie Stackhouse?
13 main books, published 2001–2013.
Can I read Sookie Stackhouse out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
Has Sookie Stackhouse been adapted for TV or film?
HBO's True Blood (2008-2014) is loosely based on the books.