Haruhi Suzumiya Books in Order
A Japanese light novel series written by Nagaru Tanigawa and illustrated by Noizi Ito, following high school student Kyon as he is drawn into the SOS Brigade, a club formed by the eccentric Haruhi Suzumiya, whose unknowing reality-warping powers threaten the world around her. The first volume was published in 2003 by Kadokawa Shoten, spawning a major multimedia franchise including anime, manga, and film adaptations.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
2003 · Nagaru Tanigawa
Haruhi is a cute, determined girl starting high school in a city where nothing exciting happens and no one understands her. Kyon, the sarcastic boy…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Nagaru Tanigawa
The SOS Brigade decides to make a movie starring the club's members, but it seems as though Haruhi is causing the plot elements of the film to really…
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Buy on AmazonThe Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya
2004 · Nagaru Tanigawa
The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya is a 2004 book by Nagaru Tanigawa. It is book 3 of the series Haruhi Suzumiya.
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Buy on AmazonThe Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
2004 · Nagaru Tanigawa
As the SOS Brigade, a club for a Japanese high school's strangest and most extraordinary students, prepares to celebrate Christmas, Kyon awakens in a…
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Buy on AmazonThe Rampage of Haruhi Suzumiya
2004 · Nagaru Tanigawa
The members of the SOS Brigade, a club for a Japanese high school's strangest and most extraordinary students, experience an "endless" summer, try to…
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Buy on AmazonThe Wavering of Haruhi Suzumiya
2005 · Nagaru Tanigawa
Six short stories feature events from previous books in the Haruhi Suzumiya series, offering unseen scenes and new perspectives that may uncover…
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Buy on AmazonThe Intrigues of Haruhi Suzumiya
2005 · Nagaru Tanigawa
Kyon begins a new year with the SOS Brigade, led by Haruhi, who does not realize she is a powerful goddess. His friend Mikuru visits him from eight…
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Buy on AmazonThe Indignation of Haruhi Suzumiya
2006 · Nagaru Tanigawa
In two stories, a new student council president threatens to disband the SOS Brigade, a supernatural club posing as a literature club, and…
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Buy on AmazonThe Dissociation of Haruhi Suzumiya
2007 · Nagaru Tanigawa
The Dissociation of Haruhi Suzumiya is a 2007 book by Nagaru Tanigawa. It is book 9 of the series Haruhi Suzumiya.
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Buy on AmazonThe Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya
2011 · Nagaru Tanigawa
The Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya is a 2011 book by Nagaru Tanigawa. It is book 10 of the series Haruhi Suzumiya.
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Buy on AmazonThe Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya
2020 · Nagaru Tanigawa
The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya is a 2020 book by Nagaru Tanigawa. It is book 11 of the series Haruhi Suzumiya.
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Buy on AmazonThe Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya
2024 · Nagaru Tanigawa
The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya is a 2024 book by Nagaru Tanigawa. It is book 12 of the series Haruhi Suzumiya.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Haruhi Suzumiya books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya”. Start with “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.”
How many books are in the Haruhi Suzumiya series?
We list 12 books by Nagaru Tanigawa , published between 2003–2024.
Where can I buy the Haruhi Suzumiya books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.