Series by Max Brooks
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Buy on AmazonMinecraft: Guide to Exploration (2017 Edition)
2017
The experts at Mojang present a definitive, fully illustrated guide to exploration in Minecraft, coaching young fans on everything from finding…
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Minecraft: The Island is a young adult isekai novel by Max Brooks, published in July 2017 by Del Rey Books. It was followed by two direct sequels,…
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Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to help you stay alive. Learn how to start a game, which biomes you'll want to spawn in and which you'll…
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Buy on AmazonMinecraft: Guide to Ocean Survival
2019
Learn the finer points of surviving in the game's ocean after the Aquatic Update, which has created brand new mobs and places to explore, with…
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Buy on AmazonMinecraft: Let's Build! Land of Zombies
2019
Have you ever wanted to build an entire land dedicated to battling zombies? This guide will show you how it's done! Inside you'll find build ideas…
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Buy on AmazonMinecraft: Let's Build! Theme Park Adventure
2019
Have you ever wanted to build an entire theme park in Minecraft to enjoy with your friends? Well, now you can! Let construction expert Sparks show…
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Discover the hidden corners of the many weird and wonderful locations in Minecraft with this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide--written in…
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This official Minecraft novel is an epic battle for survival! When humans enter the End, a pair of endermen must decide which side they’re really on.…
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Allison and Max must team up to find his missing uncle Nicholas. Using the journal his beloved uncle left behind as a guide, the duo hurtle headlong…
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Looking for inspiration for your next epic build? Look no further! Take a tour of 12 unique mind-blowing builds that are sure to spark your…
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Minecraft: The Hero's Ballad📅 Expected Feb 2, 2027
Join two brave friends on a quest to find a legendary hero and save their village in this Minecraft epic fantasy novel full of towering castles, sweeping…
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Minecraft: Roll for Adventure: The Best Defense📅 Expected Mar 2, 2027
Roll the dice to create your very own Minecraft story in this tabletop game—with dice, instructions, and an all new, original adventure book!
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Max Brooks written?
We list 5 books by Max Brooks across 1 series, published between 2010–2026 — each shown in full reading order.
When is the next Max Brooks book coming out?
The next book is “Minecraft: The Hero's Ballad”, expected Feb 2, 2027. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
What order should I read Max Brooks's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Minecraft: The Mountain.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Max Brooks's books?
Every title links to Amazon from its series page — see our affiliate disclosure in the footer for how that supports the site.
Awards & honors
World War Z
- Audie Awards
Honors as recorded by the publisher for Max Brooks’s books. Wording is the awarding body’s own — a nomination is listed as a nomination, never as a win.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.