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October Daye

by Seanan McGuire

21 books Started 2009 Latest 2023
Publication Reading Order

The October Daye is a Urban Fantasy / YA Fantasy series by Seanan McGuire, made up of 21 books published between 2009 and 2023. It begins with Rosemary and Rue (2009), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Innocent Sleep (2023), spanning 14 years of storytelling.

21books
14years active
3decades
~0.7yrs between books
2023latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Rosemary and Rue 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
2 A Local Habitation 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 An Artificial Night 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Late Eclipses 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 One Salt Sea 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Ashes of Honor 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Chimes at Midnight 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Winter Long 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 A Red-Rose Chain 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Full of Briars (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Once Broken Faith 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Brightest Fell 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Of Things Unknown (Short Story) 2017 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Night and Silence 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Suffer a Sea-Change (Short Story) 2018 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Unkindest Tide 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
17 A Killing Frost 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 When Sorrows Come 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Be the Serpent 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Sleep No MoreLatest 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Innocent Sleep 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

October Daye series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the October Daye series?

Start with Rosemary and Rue (2009), the first book in the October Daye series by Seanan McGuire. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the October Daye series?

There are 21 books in the October Daye series by Seanan McGuire, published between 2009 and 2023.

What is the first book in the October Daye series?

The first book in the October Daye series is Rosemary and Rue, published in 2009 by Seanan McGuire.

What is the latest book in the October Daye series?

The most recent book in the October Daye series is The Innocent Sleep (2023) by Seanan McGuire.

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About Seanan McGuire

**Seanan McGuire** (born October 6, 1978) is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and urban fantasy. Born in California, McGuire attended Smith College and the University of California, Riverside. Their writing career began in online fandom, and they published their first novel, "Rosemary and Rue," in 2009. McGuire has written over 30 novels, including the popular "October Daye" urban fantasy series and the "Toby Daye" young adult fantasy series. Other notable works include the "InCryptid" series and the standalone "Middlegame." McGuire has won numerous awards for their writing, including: * **Locus Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2016) * **Dragon Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2017, 2018) * **Hugo Award** for Best Series (2018) Their work has also received critical acclaim for its complex characters, intricate worldbuilding, and lyrical prose. McGuire has been praised for their ability to create genre-bending stories that explore themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.

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