Explore shared literary universes that span multiple series, authors, and reading orders.
The Mr. Mercedes trilogy and related works.
Explore Universe →A universe where individuals with severe physical disabilities are encased in titanium shells and become the 'brains' of starships.
Explore Universe →Stories set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine.
Explore Universe →The Cosmere is Brandon Sanderson's shared fantasy universe, linking worlds such as Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive through background connections and occasional crossover characters. For a first Mistborn read, begin with The Final Empire and follow Mistborn's own seven core novels. No other Cosmere series is a prerequisite.
Explore Universe →A universe centering around the Crystal Singers of Ballybran.
Explore Universe →The science fiction universe of the Skyward series.
Explore Universe →Stories set in the cursed fictional town of Derry, Maine.
Explore Universe →A flat, disc-shaped world resting on the backs of four elephants, who in turn stand on the back of a giant star turtle. It is a satirical, humorous fantasy universe mirroring our own.
Explore Universe →The epic science fiction universe originated by Frank Herbert, set thousands of years in the future.
Explore Universe →Historical fantasy based on classic fairy tales.
Explore Universe →Futuristic police procedurals featuring Eve Dallas.
Explore Universe →A comedic portal fantasy series.
Explore Universe →An urban fantasy universe featuring werewolves, vampires, fae, and skinwalkers, primarily set in the Tri-Cities area.
Explore Universe →The seminal high fantasy universe featuring rich mythological history, diverse races like Elves and Dwarves, and the ongoing struggle against dark lords Morgoth and Sauron.
Explore Universe →A science fiction universe where the dead return.
Explore Universe →The Outlander Universe contains the nine published Claire and Jamie Fraser novels and the related Lord John Grey mysteries and novellas. New readers should start with Outlander and follow the main novels in publication order. The Lord John route is optional: it can stand alone, but readers following the wider story should begin it after Voyager. You do not need to complete Lord John to understand the main Outlander sequence.
Explore Universe →A science fiction universe detailing the colonization of the planet Pern and the genetically engineered dragons who protect it from Thread.
Explore Universe →A near-future, spanning history of human expansion.
Explore Universe →A hard science fiction space opera universe.
Explore Universe →A universe where mythological gods (Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse) exist in the modern world.
Explore Universe →Sci-fi series exploring a hidden colony fighting a religious autocracy.
Explore Universe →A high-concept space opera about a hidden alien threat.
Explore Universe →A high fantasy universe following various protagonists.
Explore Universe →Fairy tale parodies where the Tradition dictates destiny.
Explore Universe →A loosely connected universe of political and crime thrillers.
Explore Universe →The thriller universe centered around sports agent Myron Bolitar and his nephew Mickey.
Explore Universe →A sprawling space opera universe centered around wormhole technology.
Explore Universe →The interconnected thriller universe created by Clive Cussler.
Explore Universe →The overarching multiverse connecting many of King's works.
Explore Universe →A vast urban fantasy universe involving immortal warriors.
Explore Universe →The interconnected thriller universe featuring Lucas and Letty Davenport, and Virgil Flowers.
Explore Universe →Salvatore's original epic fantasy universe of Corona.
Explore Universe →A grounded, hard science fiction universe set centuries in the future where humanity has colonized the solar system, leading to intense political friction between Earth, Mars, and the Belters.
Explore Universe →A world ruled by powerful and deadly archangels.
Explore Universe →Urban fantasy following witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan.
Explore Universe →A massive military science fiction universe centering on Honor Harrington.
Explore Universe →Epic sci-fi romance series.
Explore Universe →The iconic Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms adventures featuring Drizzt Do'Urden.
Explore Universe →A vast urban fantasy universe featuring werewolves, witches, and necromancers.
Explore Universe →The vast collection of procedural thrillers by James Patterson.
Explore Universe →A world divided by emotionless Psy and passionate Changelings.
Explore Universe →Edinburgh-based crime thrillers.
Explore Universe →The massive epic fantasy universe spanning Midkemia and Kelewan.
Explore Universe →A hidden off-the-grid town where people go to disappear.
Explore Universe →The Shannara Universe spans thousands of years, from the modern-day urban fantasy prequels in The Word and the Void to the far-future epic fantasy of the Four Lands. The recommended starting point is the original Sword of Shannara trilogy in publication order. Chronological order is a valid alternative for rereads.
Explore Universe →The massive magical world of Valdemar and its Heralds.
Explore Universe →Space opera series centering on the Vorkosigan family of Barrayar.
Explore Universe →The Wizarding World connects the seven core Harry Potter novels with the later Cursed Child stage script, the three optional Hogwarts Library companion books, and the separate Fantastic Beasts screenplays. New readers should begin with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and finish the seven novels in publication order. None of the companion branches is required to understand Harry's main story.
Explore Universe →A fantasy universe centered around Chalion.
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