About the Author
Diana Wynne Jones (1934-2011) was a highly acclaimed British fantasy author. Growing up in London during WWII, she developed a lifelong fascination with stories and languages. Jones published over 40 novels, including "Howl's Moving Castle" (1986), "Charmed Life" (1977), and the "Chrestomanci" series. Her works explore themes of identity, magic, and the power of storytelling. Her unique blend of fantasy, humor, and relatable characters earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2007. Jones's imaginative worlds and unforgettable characters continue to captivate readers of all ages.
Reading Order
13 series · 91 booksThe Dalemark Quartet Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Cart and Cwidder | 1975 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Drowned Ammet | 1977 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Spellcoats | 1979 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Crown of Dalemark | 1993 | Buy from Amazon |
Chrestomanci Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Charmed Life | 1977 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Magicians of Caprona | 1980 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Witch Week | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Lives of Christopher Chant | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Conrad's Fate | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Pinhoe Egg | 2006 | Buy from Amazon |
Chrestomanci Collections
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| 1 | Mixed Magics: Four Tales of Chrestomanci | 2000 | Buy from Amazon |
Howl's Castle Series
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Howl's Moving Castle | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Castle in the Air | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | House of Many Ways | 2008 | Buy from Amazon |
Magids Series
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| 1 | Deep Secret | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Merlin Conspiracy | 2003 | Buy from Amazon |
Derkholm Series
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| 1 | Dark Lord of Derkholm | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Year of the Griffin | 2000 | Buy from Amazon |
Diana Wynne Jones Other Novels
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| 1 | Changeover | 1970 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Wilkins' Tooth / Witch's Business | 1973 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Ogre Downstairs | 1974 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Dogsbody | 1975 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Eight Days of Luke | 1975 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Four Grannies | 1980 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Time of the Ghost | 1981 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | The Homeward Bounders | 1981 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Archer's Goon | 1984 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Fire and Hemlock | 1985 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | A Tale of Time City | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Chair Person | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Wild Robert | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Aunt Maria / Black Maria | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | A Sudden Wild Magic | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Hexwood | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Everard's Ride | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Puss in Boots | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | Stealer of Souls | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | Enna Hittims | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | The Game | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | Enchanted Glass | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 23 | Earwig and the Witch | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 24 | The Islands of Chaldea ( With: Ursula Jones) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon |
Diana Wynne Jones Short Story Collections
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| 1 | Warlock at the Wheel and Other Stories | 1984 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Stopping for a Spell | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Minor Arcana | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Believing Is Seeing | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Unexpected Magic | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Vile Visitors | 2012 | Buy from Amazon |
Diana Wynne Jones Picture Books
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| 1 | Who Got Rid of Angus Flint? | 1978 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Yes Dear | 1992 | Buy from Amazon |
Diana Wynne Jones Non-Fiction Books
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Skiver's Guide | 1984 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Tough Guide to Fantasyland | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Reflections | 2012 | Buy from Amazon |
Howl's Moving Castle Film Graphic Novels with Hayao Miyazaki
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 1 | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 2 | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 3 | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Howl's Moving Castle, Vol. 4 | 2005 | Buy from Amazon |
MagicQuest Series
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| 1 | The Sherwood Ring ( By: Elizabeth Marie Pope) | 1958 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Seventh Swan ( By: Nicholas Stuart Gray) | 1962 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Dragon Hoard ( By: Tanith Lee, Graham Oakley) | 1971 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Throme of the Erril of Sherill ( By: Patricia A. McKillip) | 1973 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Perilous Gard ( By: Elizabeth Marie Pope) | 1974 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Magic Three of Solatia ( By: Jane Yolen) | 1974 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Power of Three | 1976 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Time Piper ( By: Delia Huddy) | 1976 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Dark Lord of Pengersick ( By: Richard Carlyon) | 1976 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | East of Midnight ( By: Tanith Lee) | 1977 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | The Devil on the Road ( By: Robert Westall) | 1978 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | The Ash Staff ( By: Paul R. Fisher) | 1979 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Tulku ( By: Peter Dickinson) | 1979 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | The Magicians of Caprona | 1980 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | The Princess and the Thorn ( By: Paul R. Fisher) | 1980 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | Mont Cant Gold ( By: Paul R. Fisher) | 1981 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | The Hawks of Fellheath ( By: Paul R. Fisher) | 1984 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Talking to Dragons ( By: Patricia C. Wrede) | 1985 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | The Last Days of the Edge of the World ( By: Brian M. Stableford) | 1985 | Buy from Amazon |
Diana Wynne Jones Anthologies
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Dragons & Dreams | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Gaslight & Ghosts | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Dragons and Warrior Daughters | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Arrows Of Eros | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Hidden Turnings | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Now We Are Sick | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Fantasy Stories | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Spellbound | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | A Treasury of Witches and Wizards | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Secret City | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Fantasy: Red Hot Reads | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | The Wand in the Word | 2006 | Buy from Amazon |