The Twilight Saga Books in Order

Stephenie Meyer's young-adult vampire romance following human teenager Bella Swan and the vampire Edward Cullen in the Pacific Northwest. The four core novels are joined by companion works that retell the story from other perspectives.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Twilight

    Twilight

    2005 · Stephenie Meyer

    When Bella Swan moves to the perpetually rainy town of Forks, Washington, to live with her father, she becomes fascinated by Edward Cullen, a…

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  2. Cover of New Moon

    New Moon

    2006 · Stephenie Meyer

    Reeling after Edward abruptly leaves Forks to protect her, a heartbroken Bella sinks into a numb depression. She finds unexpected comfort in her…

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  3. Cover of Eclipse

    Eclipse

    2007 · Stephenie Meyer

    As graduation nears, Bella is caught between her love for Edward and her bond with Jacob, straining the uneasy truce between vampires and werewolves.…

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  4. Cover of Breaking Dawn

    Breaking Dawn

    2008 · Stephenie Meyer

    Bella and Edward finally marry, but their happiness is quickly complicated by an unexpected and perilous turn that threatens Bella's life and tests…

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  5. Cover of Midnight Sun

    Midnight Sun

    2020 · Stephenie Meyer

    This retelling of the original story unfolds entirely through Edward Cullen's eyes, revealing the inner torment of a vampire fighting his…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Twilight Saga books in?

Publication order — Publication order — the order in which the books were first published. This is the standard, most widely recommended way to read the series. Start with “Twilight.”

How many books are in the The Twilight Saga series?

We list 5 books by Stephenie Meyer , published between 2005–2020.

Where can I buy the The Twilight Saga books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.