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Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

5 books Started 2005 Latest 2020
Publication Reading Order

The Twilight is a YA Fiction / Romance series by Stephenie Meyer, made up of 5 books published between 2005 and 2020. It begins with Twilight (2005), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Midnight Sun (2020), spanning 15 years of storytelling.

5books
15years active
2decades
~3.8yrs between books
2020latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Twilight 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 New Moon 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Eclipse 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Breaking Dawn 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
5 Midnight SunLatest 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Twilight series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Twilight series?

Start with Twilight (2005), the first book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Twilight series?

There are 5 books in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, published between 2005 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Twilight series?

The first book in the Twilight series is Twilight, published in 2005 by Stephenie Meyer.

What is the latest book in the Twilight series?

The most recent book in the Twilight series is Midnight Sun (2020) by Stephenie Meyer.

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About Stephenie Meyer

Stephenie Meyer is an American author best known for her "Twilight" series. Born in Connecticut in 1973, she graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English. Meyer's debut novel, "Twilight," was published in 2005 and became an instant bestseller. The series, which follows the romance between a human girl and a vampire, has sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Meyer has received numerous awards for her work, including the American Library Association's Newbery Medal and the British Book Awards' Children's Book of the Year. Her books have been translated into over 37 languages and adapted into several films. Meyer's critical success has been mixed. While her books have been praised for their appeal to young adult readers, they have also been criticized for their portrayal of gender roles and their focus on supernatural romance.

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About the Twilight series

Stephenie Meyer's Twilight is the cultural juggernaut that defined paranormal romance for a generation. Ordinary teenager Bella Swan moves to rainy Forks, Washington, and falls for Edward Cullen — who turns out to be a century-old vampire — igniting a love triangle, a vampire-werewolf rivalry, and a phenomenon.

Whatever the debates around it, Twilight's grip is undeniable: an all-consuming first-love intensity, a moody atmosphere, and a fantasy of being chosen that resonated with millions. It effectively built the modern YA-romance market.

Read in order — "Twilight," "New Moon," "Eclipse," "Breaking Dawn." The companion novel "Midnight Sun" retells the first book from Edward's perspective for fans who want more.