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Katherine Arden

2 series 7 books in order

Katherine Arden, born in 1987, is an American novelist known for her Winternight trilogy, a series of fantasy novels set in medieval Russia that have been nominated for Hugo and Locus Awards. She is also the author of the Small Spaces series, a collection of horror novels for middle grade readers, with the first book winning the Vermont Golden Dome Book Award in 2020.

Born
1987
Known for
Winternight trilogy, Small Spaces Quartet

Series by Katherine Arden

Winternight trilogy

3 books in order · 2017–2019

  1. Cover of The Bear and the Nightingale

    The Bear and the Nightingale

    2017 · Katherine Arden

    In the remote Russian wilderness, where winter dominates and snowdrifts tower high, Vasilisa finds comfort in the stories her nurse tells. She is…

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  2. Cover of The Girl in the Tower

    The Girl in the Tower

    2017 · Katherine Arden

    The magical adventure begun in The Bear and the Nightingale continues as Vasya, now a young woman, is forced to choose between marriage or life in a…

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  3. Cover of The Winter of the Witch

    The Winter of the Witch

    2019 · Katherine Arden

    Vasilisa Petrovna, an unforgettable heroine determined to forge her own path, has had her fate bound to Morozko, the winter-king, though it remains…

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Small Spaces Quartet

4 books in order · 2018–2022

  1. Cover of Small Spaces

    Small Spaces

    2018 · Katherine Arden

    New York Times bestselling adult author of The Bear and the Nightingale makes her middle grade debut with a creepy, spellbinding ghost story destined…

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  2. Cover of Dead Voices

    Dead Voices

    2019 · Katherine Arden

    New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden returns with another creepy, spine-tingling adventure in the critically acclaimed Small Spaces…

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  3. Cover of Dark Waters

    Dark Waters

    2021 · Katherine Arden

    An Indie Bestseller! Filled with chills, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden’s latest installment in the creep-tastic Small Spaces…

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  4. Cover of Empty Smiles

    Empty Smiles

    2022 · Katherine Arden

    New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden thrills once again in the finale to the critically acclaimed, bone-chilling quartet that began with…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Katherine Arden written?

We list 7 books by Katherine Arden across 2 series, published between 2017–2022 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Katherine Arden's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Bear and the Nightingale.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Katherine Arden's books?

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